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.

7/4 Independence Day 11AM & 1:30PM

Join us as we celebrate Independence Day 2025! This program will feature a ranger led reading of the Declaration of Independence and a short talk about some of the 56 signers. Visitors will then be able to sign their own copy of the Declaration of Independence that they can take home with them. Throughout the day, there will also be musket firing demonstrations.

8/23 and 8/24 NPS Birthday 9:00 AM-5:00PM Tours 11AM & 1:30PM

Join us this weekend as we mark the 109th birthday of the National Park Service! Visitors will be able to attend a ranger program on the history of the National Park Service and development of Kings Mountain National Military Park, enjoy a variety of children’s games and activities, become a Jr. Ranger, or attend a special ranger led tour focusing on the history and development of the park.

9/6 Howser House, Open House 10:00AM-3:00PM

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 both self-guided and guided tours the house, view and participate in period craft demonstrations, try out period craft demonstrations, and learn about rural farm life in the piedmont during the early 19th century.***Please note that the Howser House is not located at the park visitor center.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.
 
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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
 
Militia fire their weapons at a special event.
Learn About Anniversary Events

Learn about the celebrations during the Kings Mountain Anniversary

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.

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Learn More About the Overmountain Men

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

Last updated: June 29, 2025

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