Gallery: A Stroll Through North Carolina’s Most Historical National Treasure

When you live around here, sometimes you forget King Mountain, North Carolina is home to one of the nation's most historical treasures. And this very important spot in Kings Mountain just so happens to be a gorgeous place to enjoy the fall foliage.  Every school from across North Carolina comes and teaches the kids about the battle of Kings Mountain.  This weekend my family and I took a stroll through the place that many say turned the tide of the revolutionary period in the United States.

The weather was absolutely gorgeous and fall had painted the trees just perfectly.  Grab the kids, grab the dogs, learn something and have a great day so close to home. And there is no cost to do it.

The battle of Kings Mountain took place on October 7, 1780, and destroyed the British army there. This effectively ended loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas. The American victory halted the advance of the British and forced its commander to retreat.  I'm no historian though.  You need all the facts. For more information go to the Kings Mountain Military Park website.  It's free to go.  Even if you have been a hundred times before.  It is a day worth spending.