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Special Event
Event
243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Visitor CenterDates & Times
Date:
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
8 hours
11 am - Wreath Laying Ceremony 1 pm - Guest Speaker, Dr. Eddie Lee, Professor of history at Winthrop University 3 pm - Arrival of Overmountain Victory Trail Marchers
Description
243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain. Join us as we honor those that fought 243 years ago.
11 am Wreath Laying Ceremony at US Monument
1 pm - Guest Speaker, Dr. Eddie Lee, Professor of History at Winthrop University
3 pm - Arrival of Overmountain Victory Trail Marchers
Due to increased visitation, parking will be offsite at Kings Mountain State Park (2 miles from Visitor Center). Please follow signs to parking area. Shuttle will provide transportation between Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park.