Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 2—For days, Thomas Lytle and his nimble band of militiamen had been riding ahead of the Overmountain Men, scouting the ...

The folk group brings a fresh sense of wonder to classic bluegrass sounds. Hear three songs from Overmountain Men, recorded live at the Culture... Overmountain Men On Mountain Stage Overmountain Men ...

The outlook on American independence was bleak. Then a group of Appalachian pioneers won a battle that changed the course of the Revolution.

At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, Caldwell Heritage Museum will host Dr. Bryant Lindsey and Bryan Oliver as they speak about the Overmountain Men and the Overmountain Victory Trail. The Overmountain ...

Trace the route of the 'Overmountain Men' whose victory at Kings Mountain helped secure American independence.

ELIZABETHTON — September has traditionally been the biggest month for re-enactment at the Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. These all stem from the real life events that took place in September, ...

Michael Hardy mchardy@michaelchardy.com Sep 30, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 NEWLAND — A wealth of history is under every footstep we take here in Avery County, mirroring the footsteps that came before us. We ...

Two hundred and forty-five years ago the Americans were losing the Revolutionary War. They had suffered defeat after defeat.

Trace the steps of the heroic Overmountain Men led by Cols. Campbell, Sevier and Shelby during the Overmountain Victory Trail Association's annual reenactments. Association members will reenact the ...

NEWLAND — A new scene has caught the eye of many residents and travelers alike passing through Newland, as a mural paying homage to the Overmountain Men and their victorious march and triumph at the ...