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Grab your tricorn hat and pewter tankard and join Lake James State Park in Nebo, North Carolina as they help commemorate the 244th anniversary of the historic journey to the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain!On September 29, 1780, one thousand Patriot frontiersmen descended the Blue Ridge Mountains after a harrowing passage filled with rain, snow, and hunger. This army had split to follow parallel trails and were on their guard against the enemy with every bend of the trail.
The banks of the Catawba River represented to these men rest from their journey, food from the McDowell plantation, and a chance to reunite with their comrades and grow their army.
Join us for an evening at Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm as we celebrate the spirit of this journey with rest, food, and camaraderie!
5:00pm - Guided Hike!
Those seeking adventure will find a certified portion of the Overmountain Victory Trail beginning from the edge of the Overflow Parking Lot leading 2-miles into Lake James State Park.
6:30pm - Campfire Talk!
Join Ranger William of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail to hear the story of these Patriots and what this place along the banks of the Catawba River meant to these weary travelers and to the American Revolution!
And don't worry, staff from the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail will be present with tricorn hats for those who forgot to bring their own!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fonta Flora Brewery at Whippoorwill Farm, 6735 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, United States,Nebo, North Carolina
