About Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by Patriot militia during the pivotal Kings Mountain campaign of 1780. Follow their campaign by utilizing a Commemorative Motor Route along existing state highways marked with the distinctive trail logo, or 80+ miles of walkable trail.
Quick Facts
Location & Map
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail is located in North Carolina.
Operating Hours
The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail can be visited in any season. It includes sections of walkable pathway, a Commemorative Motor Route, affiliated historic sites and museums, and wayside exhibits. Along the way it passes through four NPS areas, two National Forests, an Army Corps of Engineers Dam &Reservoir, plus several state and county parks.
Activities
Contact & Address
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger
The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! Complete the…
OVVI Junior Ranger
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Junior Ranger booklet and directions.
Visitor Centers
Cowpens National Battlefield Visitor Center
Museum contains a reproduction 3-pounder cannon, other weapons and artifacts of the Revolutionary War period, and exhibits. "Cowpens: A Battle Remembered" is an 18-minute video…
Hours: The visitor center and visitor center parking lot are open 9:00 - 5:00, with the exception of certain federal holidays. Front gate closes automatically at 5:00. After hours parking is located 1 mile east at the intersection of Hwy 11 and Hayes Road.
Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground
The Keller Interpretive Center at the Abingdon Muster Ground features displays and exhibits about southwest Virginia during the American Revolution, including the 400 Virginia patriots…
Kings Mountain National Military Park Visitor Center
The visitor center has a movie (25 minutes), a bookstore operated by America's National Parks, and a museum. The museum has artifacts from the battle…
Hours: The visitor center and visitor center parking lot are open 9:00 - 5:00, with the exception of certain federal holidays.
Museum of North Carolina Minerals, Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and Museum of North Carolina Minerals, located along the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail at Gillespie Gap. Featuring displays about…
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Visitor Center
Visitor Center for Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, part of the Tennessee State Parks system. Featuring a museum and lecture hall, gift store, recreation of…
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center
Visitor Center for W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, featuring information about the Army Corps of Engineers, the wildlife of the Yadkin River Valley, and…
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