Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park · Blacksburg, South Carolina
A wooded ridge in the Upstate where, on 7 October 1780, patriot militia surrounded and destroyed a loyalist force in about an hour. Almost no British regulars were present: this was Americans killing Americans, neighbours on both sides, and it was savage enough that the killing continued after surrender was offered. Jefferson later called it the turn of the tide of the war.
2625 Park Road, Blacksburg, South Carolina, 29702, United States
FREE. The grounds and the 1.5-mile paved battlefield trail are open daily from dawn to dusk. The visitor centre generally opens daily around 9 AM to 5 PM, with reduced winter hours and closure on major federal holidays, so verify before travelling. THE ANNIVERSARY IS 7 OCTOBER and the park programmes the weekend around it. The adjoining Kings Mountain State Park is a separate operation with its own hours and its own fees.
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