The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. The park preserves the site of this important battle.
Photo: NPS
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War.
- LocationBlacksburg, SC
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Weather now91°F Sunny
- Alerts 2 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- American Revolution
- American Revolutionary War
- Battlefields
- Military
- Monuments and Memorials
- Wars and Conflicts
Alerts (2)
CautionPark Wide Caution Visitors should exercise caution when hiking areas of the park. Hazards on trails and in forested areas such as hanging… Read more
Visitors should exercise caution when hiking areas of the park. Hazards on trails and in forested areas such as hanging tree limbs, debris on the ground, and washed-out sections of trails and bridges are possible.
InformationAmerica the Beautiful Passes Temporary Unavailable At this time all sales of America the Beautiful Passes are temporary unavailable. Please check https://store.usgs.gov/re… Read more
At this time all sales of America the Beautiful Passes are temporary unavailable. Please check https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes for locations. We will advise when passes are available for sale. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Things to Do
2 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger
Fee applies
The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! Complete the activities and earn a Junior Ranger badge!
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OVVI Junior Ranger
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Junior Ranger booklet and directions.
Learn more about OVVI Junior Ranger on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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Activities in the park
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Facilities & Services
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Other Visitor Services
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Kings Mountain National Military Park
Facility
The visitor center has a movie, a bookstore operated by America's National Parks, and a museum. The museum has artifacts from the battle and audio exhibits inside…
Kings Mountain National Military Park, Blacksburg, SC (864) 936-7921 Directions
Details
The visitor center has a movie, a bookstore operated by America's National Parks, and a museum. The museum has artifacts from the battle and audio exhibits inside walk-in trees that resemble the 1780 battlefield.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Kings Mountain National Military Park
Hours details
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Kings Mountain National Military ParkDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Park Grounds (Restrooms, Parking Lot and Trails) Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitor Center Open Wednesday - Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
2300 Park RoadBlacksburg, SC 29702
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Weather & conditions
91°F
Sunny · feels like 91°
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Today
93° 59°
Sunny4% rain
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Tomorrow
87° 66°
Light rain shower75% rain -
Sunday
64° 59°
Light rain shower94% rain
Updated 5 hr ago
What to expect by season
Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Upcoming Events
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Anniversary Weekend
About
This commemorative weekend event will feature ranger led guided tours of the battlefield and talks on the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution, 18th century musket and rifle firing demonstrations, children’s crafts and activities, reenactors in period attire, a history row consisting of booths from nearby historical sites, author book signing and a keynote speaker to be announced at a late date, and an evening lantern tour of the battlefield. Reservations are required for the lantern tour.
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Lantern Tours
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Guided evening lantern tours bring the history of Kings Mountain to life! Reservations are required. Reservations will be open at 10:00am on Wednesday, September 30th. A link for the registration is below and on the park events webpage and on the park Facebook page.
Saturday October 3rd Lantern Tours
Join park rangers and volunteers on a guided battlefield lantern tour. The tours will take approximately one hour. Bring comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
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Anniversary Weekend
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This commemorative weekend event will continue on Sunday October 4th. It will feature ranger led guided tours of the battlefield and talks on the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution, 18th century musket and rifle firing demonstrations, children’s crafts and activities, reenactors in period attire, a history row consisting of booths from nearby historical sites, author book signing and a keynote speaker.
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Battle Anniversary
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On this day the park will commemorate the anniversary of the battle. This event will feature a wreath laying ceremony and remarks from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), followed by the conclusion of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association's (OVTA) annual commemorative march and a special program on the battle.
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Howser House Open House
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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 self-guided tours of the house and family cemetery, attend ranger programs and learn about rural farm life in the piedmont during the early 19th century, and view and participate in period craft demonstrations. ***Please note that the Howser House is not located at the park visitor center. The Howser House is located at 536 Rock House Road, Blacksburg SC 29702—Cherokee County.
Photos
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Centennial Monument in the Snow — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
Blacksburg, SC 29702
Kings Mountain National Military Park is located on South Carolina Highway 216. From Greenville, SC travel on I-85 North to NC Exit #2.
Full directions
Turn right onto Hwy 216. From Charlotte, NC travel on I- 85 South to NC Exit #2. Turn left onto Hwy 216.
Mailing address: 2625 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702
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