<p>The morning of October 5, 1780 finds the Over Mountain Men breaking camp at Gilbert Town and preparing for their date with destiny. Officers and volunteers both are beginning to feel the moment. <strong>This is IT.</strong> Ferguson and his troops could appear at any time and battle would be given.</p>

The morning of October 5, 1780 finds the Over Mountain Men breaking camp at Gilbert Town and preparing for their date with destiny. Officers and volunteers both are beginning to feel the moment. This is IT. Ferguson and his troops could appear at any time and battle would be given.

Episode 25 - The Cow Pens and Prelude to the Battle of Kings Mountain

A celebration of the backwoodsmen from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia who marched to Kings Mountain and defeated a Loyalist force, resulting in what Thomas Jefferson called the turning point int he American Revolution.

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Episode 25 - The Cow Pens and Prelude to the Battle of Kings Mountain

Episode 25 - The Cow Pens and Prelude to the Battle of Kings Mountain