Join the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) Saturday, October 8 from 10-1PM as we explore the American Revolutionary War in WNC with a guided hike.
Many of us are probably at least somewhat familiar with the 1780 battle at Kings Mountain, as well as the legendary “Overmountain Men” who marched across WNC in search of the British Major Patrick Ferguson. The early settlers of WNC were not all in support of the American side, however. Sizeable numbers of Loyalists also inhabited the region and fought at Kings Mountain against their neighbors and many residents were also effectively neutral or pragmatic in their loyalties and actions. This hike will explore the war and the contentious climate in the backcountry and mountains, tracing part of the route taken by the Overmountain Men as they pursued Ferguson at a critical moment in their quest.
Details:
When: Saturday, October 8
Time: 10AM – 1PM
Meet: 9:45AM at Gray’s Chapel, Grays Chapel Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (adjacent to the trail entrance)
Hike Length: approximately 2.5 miles round trip (easy-moderate difficulty)
What to Bring: Water, snacks/bagged lunch, comfortable and sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing, any needed medications.
Rain Date: In the event of inclement weather, participants will be notified in advance, no later than 8PM the evening prior if the event is to be rescheduled. The alternate rain date will be rescheduled promptly.
Tickets: $5 WNCHA Members/$10 general admission. We also have two no-cost, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise.
Join WNCHA for our last hike of the year! This is a 2.5-mile, easy-moderate outing led by our public programs director.
Many of us are probably at least somewhat familiar with the 1780 battle at Kings Mountain, as well as the legendary “Overmountain Men” who marched across WNC in search of the British Major Patrick Ferguson. The early settlers of WNC were not all in support of the American side, however. Sizeable numbers of Loyalists also inhabited the region and fought at Kings Mountain against their neighbors and many residents were also effectively neutral or pragmatic in their loyalties and actions. This hike will explore the war and the contentious climate in the backcountry and mountains, tracing part of the route taken by the Overmountain Men as they pursued Ferguson at a critical moment in their quest.
For more information see www.wnchistory.org or email