Freedom 250: Overmountain Victory Commemoration School Days (Museum of North Carolina Minerals- Milepost 331)

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Freedom 250 commemorations like ours focus on the founding of the United States and the stories which make up our shared history. In September of 1780, militia from North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia came marching from “over the mountains” to defeat British Major Patrick Ferguson’s forces at the Battle of Kings Mountain. This victory turned the tide of the American Revolution in the Patriots favor. Re-enactors will demonstrate traditional crafts and skills such as cartridge rolling, spinning, candle making. You will have the oppurtunity to discover what made this campaign unique.

Reservations are required for students and teachers to rotate through our colonial era stations on Thursday or Friday. Space is limited and reservations must be made through e-mail us.

For more information, call the Museum of North Carolina Minerals at 828-765-2761 or email e-mail us

 Events may be modified or canceled during inclement weather.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Museum of North Carolina Minerals, 79 Parkway Maintenance Road; Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Latitude and Longitude 35.854162, -82.051422

Schedule

Classes and groups follow a structured schedule, rotating through 30-minute stations. Start time for the event is at 9:30am, and the last station for the day ends at 2:30pm. Accommodations to the scheduling can be made within reason.

Contact Information

Blue Ridge Parkway Interpretation Division
828-765-2761
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Event Type

• Children’s Program
• Cultural/Craft Demonstration
• Living History
• Talk