Special Events

6 Lanterns are shown at night with a sign stating "Battlefield Trail 1.5mi loop
The Lantern Tours are a great way to enjoy the park at night, under the stars!

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Events and Programs at Kings Mountain National Military Park

Kings Mountain National Military Park offers a variety of programs throughout there year. You can learn more about the park’s special events and regular ranger led programs, as well as those of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail below, and plan your visit.

Lantern Tour
Saturday March 7, 2026
Join us this evening for a ranger led lantern tour of the battlefield. This is a free program, but reservations are required. Reservations will be open on March 6th. Please go to our events calendar at for reservation information. We will walk the 1.5-mile battlefield trail, so please dress for the weather. Each month the tour will have a different overall theme or focus, and will also touch on topics related to the night sky and the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Please arrive by 5:45PM, the program will end at 8:00PM.

Howser House Open House
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Join us for a chance to tour one of the most unique structures in Kings Mountain National Military Park. The Howser House was built in 1803 and was constructed out of cut stone making it unique in this area for the period. Visitors will be able to take self-guided tours of the house and family cemetery, attend ranger programs and learn about rural farm life in the piedmont during the early 19th century, and view and participate in period craft demonstrations. ***Please note that the Howser House is not located at the park visitor center. The Howser House is located at 536 Rock House Road, Blacksburg SC 29702—Cherokee County.

Independence Day
Saturday, July 4, 2026

Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary at Kings Mountain National Military Park! Weekend events will consist of public readings of the Declaration of Independence by interpreters in period attire, after which you will have the opportunity to sign your own copy to take home with quill and ink, guided battlefield tours, and historic weapons demonstrations.

Anniversary Weekend
Saturday, Oct 3 & Sunday, Oct 4 2026

This commemorative weekend event will feature ranger led guided tours of the battlefield and talks on the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution, 18th century musket and rifle firing demonstrations, children’s crafts and activities, reenactors in period attire, a history row consisting of booths from nearby historical sites, author book signing and a keynote speaker to be announced at a late date, and of course an evening lantern tour of the battlefield. Further information will be posted at a later date.

Battle Anniversary
Wednesday, October 7, 2026

On this day the park will commemorate the anniversary of the battle. This program will feature a wreath laying ceremony and remarks from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Other speakers and activities will be announced at a later date.

Howser House
Saturday, November 28, 2026

Join us for a chance to tour one of the most unique structures in Kings Mountain National Military Park. The Howser House was built in 1803 and was constructed out of cut stone making it unique in this area for the period. Visitors will be able to take self-guided tours of the house and family cemetery, attend ranger programs and learn about rural farm life in the piedmont during the early 19th century, and view and participate in period craft demonstrations. ***Please note that the Howser House is not located at the park visitor center. The Howser House is located at 536 Rock House Road, Blacksburg SC 29702—Cherokee County.

 

Ranger-led Programs

*Ranger-led programs are offered on Saturdays and Sundays when staffing and weather permits. Please check with staff at the visitor center for availability and times. Programs will be presented by either a ranger or a qualified volunteer.
 
A park ranger in a gray shirt and green pants is talking to a large group of people.
A guided battlefield tour at Kings Mountain.

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Guided battlefield tours will last approximately 1.5 hours and will require standing and walking along the battlefield trail for a prolonged period of time. The trail is 1.5 miles long and is rated as moderate to strenuous.
 
A living historian wearing a 18th century hunting shirt is holding a musket.
Flintlock musket and rifle firing demonstrations will last approximately 25 minutes, and limited seating will be available. These are blank firing demonstrations
 
Living historians line up by wreaths with flowers by a large stone monument.
Anniversary Events

Learn about the celebrations during the Kings Mountain Anniversary

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Learn More About the Overmountain Men

Learn about the places and activities along the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Living historians fire muskets while laying on rocks with trees in the background.
Discover More Programs and Events

The park calendar shows the various events occurring at the park during the year.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Mailing Address:

2625 Park Road
Blacksburg, SC 29702

Phone:

864 936-7921 x2

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