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Overmountain Musket Firing Demonstrations to Resume
Approval to resume musket firing demonstrations as part of this year’s Overmountain event has been received and training will begin at Gillespie Gap on Friday August 23rd. The event staff will learn and demonstrate proficiency with Revolutionary War Flintlock weapons from 10 am to 4 pm. After the Black Powder Specialist approves of the selected firing areas, this will involve sporadic gun fire noise and smoke in the area. The current plan is to train inside the Gillespie Gap maintenance area fence, below the shop/asphalt.
Unicoi County Food Truck rally this week raising money for good cause
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Later this week, you can head out for some delicious food for a good cause. There’s a food truck rally on Thursday raising money for the Unicoi County Prevention Coalition. Amber Howard joined Good Morning Tri-Cities to talk about the coalition and how you can enjoy offerings from six food […]
Overmountain Victory Celebration takes places September 12 to 14, 2024
SPRUCE PINE, NC – The Blue Ridge Parkway is hosting the 33rd annual Overmountain Victory Celebration on the grounds of the Museum of North Carolina Minerals, milepost 331, on September 12 to 14, 2024. This living history encampment celebrates the Overmountain Men who crossed the Blue Ridge Mountains on their way to a battle with British forces at Kings Mountain that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War in favor of the forces for Independence.
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