Special Event

Event

OVTA 50th March: Crossing the Catawba River!

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Partner Program

Description

Join the Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA) as they mark their 50th year commemorating the journey to the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain!

On October 1, 1780, a force of apx. 1,500 Patriot frontiersmen crossed the Catawba River and began pushing south in search of British Major Patrick Ferguson. Join the OVTA and friends on October 1, 2024 as they commemorate this significant step along this journey. 

At 1:00pm the OVTA will cross the Catawba River at the Greenlee Ford Access near the Catawba River Soccer Complex in Morganton, North Carolina.

This river crossing will be followed by information tables at the Old Burke County Courthouse in Morganton, North Carolina from 2pm to 5pm.

Reservation or Registration: Yes


Contact Information

Overmountain Victory Trail Association

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