Subject: Kings Mountain National Military Park
Resent-Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 20:53:43 -0700 (PDT)
Resent-From: [email protected]
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:43:45 -0400
From: "Steven J. Coker"
To: [email protected]
Kings Mountain National Military Park commemorates a pivotal and significant
victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern
Campaign of the Revolutionary War. The battle fought on October 7, 1780
destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis' army and effectively ended Loyalist
ascendance in the Carolinas. The victory halted the British advance into
North Carolina, forced Lord Cornwallis to retreat from Charlotte into South
Carolina, and gave General Nathanael Greene the opportunity to reorganize
the American Army.
Kings Mountain National Military Park was established on March 3, 1931 by an
act of congress "in order to commemorate the Battle of Kings Mountain."
Source: http://www.nps.gov/kimo/index.htm
VISITATION:
Lowest in December and January; highest in May and October. Visitation in
1994 - 451,002
LOCATION:
Blacksburg, SC (York and Cherokee Counties, South Carolina)
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 40
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
TELEPHONE:
(864) 936-7921 FAX: (864) 936-9897
OPERATING HOURS:
Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekends, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day
DIRECTIONS:
Kings Mountain National Military Park in located on South Carolina Highway
216. From Greenville, SC travel on I-85 North to NC Exit #2. From Charlotte,
NC travel on I- 85 South to NC Exit #2.
CLIMATE:
Winters are mild with the lowest temperatures generally in the 20's. Summers
are hot and humid with high temperatures in the 90's.
TRANSPORTATION:
Air: Large airline carriers operate in Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.
Both cities are within an hours drive of the park. Car rentals are available
at both locations.
FEES, COSTS, RATES:
No admission fees. Donations accepted at visitor center.
FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Visitor Center: Features an 18-minute film, Kings Mountain: Turning Point in
the South; museum exhibit area; cooperating association sales outlet.
Battlefield Trail: One and one-half mile self-guiding loop trail around
battlefield site. The trail is the site of Ferguson's Cairn, the burial site
of British Major Patrick Ferguson; the U.S. Monument and other markers; and
wayside exhibits.
Hiking and Horse Trails: Kings Mountain National Military Park and the
adjoining Kings Mountain State Park have combined efforts to offer 16 miles
of hiking trail and over ten miles of horse trail.
LODGING and CAMPING:
Lodging:
Lodging is available in nearby Kings Mountain, NC, Gastonia, NC, and
Gaffney, SC.
Camping:
Within the Kings Mountain National Military Park there is one designated
backcountry campsite. The adjoining Kings Mountain State Park has a 125 site
developed campground that is open year-round. Camping is on a first come
basis. Further information on the campground is available by calling (803)
222-3209.
Food/Supplies:
A Trading Post is available in the adjoining Kings Mountain State Park.
Local restaurants are available in nearby communities.
Other Concessions, NPS - Managed Visitor Facilities, and Opportunities:
A bookstore managed by Eastern National is located in the lobby of the
visitor center.
Accessibility:
Each of the major sites in the park is wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair
is available at the visitor center.
Special Needs:
There are designated parking spaces for buses and camper trailers at the
visitor center parking area.
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:
Visitor Center Activities; observing wildlife and wildflowers; hiking; and
birdwatching.
For information on archeology, visit http://www.cr.nps.gov/seac/seac.htm
RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:
Reservations for school groups and other educational groups should be made
three weeks prior to your visit. At least a four week notice and application
for Special Use Permits is required. For additional information concerning
reservations and Special Use Permits call (864) 936-7921.
BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS:
A minimum of two hours is recommended to visit the visitor center and
battlefield trail. Length of stay for hiking and other activities will vary
according to trip.
SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS:
Evening Programs are often held during the summer season and during the
weeks surrounding the anniversary of the battle (early October). Eighteenth
Century Military Encampments are held one weekend out of the month during
May, August, and October. A special ceremony commemorating the victory at
the Battle of Kings Mountain is held on October 7th each year. For more
information about these and other programs call (864) 936-7921.
ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:
The Kings Mountain State Park shares a common boundary with the Kings
Mountain National Military Park. The state park offers picnicking and
camping on a year-round basis. Seasonal activities include: Swimming and
carpet golf. The state park also offers programs at a reconstructed late
18th century farmstead.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Write Kings Mountain NMP, PO Box 40, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or call (864)
936-7921.
Last Updated:Wednesday, 02-Jul-97 12:15:13
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