PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) –Bestselling Outlander author Diana Gabaldon will visit Pender County during the North Carolina First in Freedom Festival as the region marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.
Festival organizers announced the visit as part of a series of events commemorating southeastern North Carolina’s role in the American Revolution. Moores Creek National Battlefield, alongside the Moores Creek Battleground Association and other partners, will host special programming tied to Gabaldon’s appearance.
Gabaldon’s popular historical novels highlight the Revolutionary War era in North Carolina, including events surrounding Moores Creek. Her visit comes as the state prepares for the 250th anniversary of America’s independence in 2026…