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.
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About 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. 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.
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Driving times from Kings Mountain National Military Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Kings Mountain National Military Park
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Kings Mountain National Military Park?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Park Film, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Kings Mountain National Military Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (1 min), Cowpens National Battlefield (46 min), Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (1 h 23 min), Blue Ridge Parkway (1 h 43 min), Ninety Six National Historic Site (1 h 52 min), Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (2 h 12 min).