Rocky Mount State Historic Site’s annual “Homeschool Days” program allows children who are homeschooled the opportunity to take part in our Tour & Craft program. This program is traditionally offered to brick and motor school students and requires a “classroom” sized group for reservations. With remote learning now offered as an educational option for students this fall, our Homeschool Days program is also a great opportunity for those students as well.

Join us at the encampment of the Overmountain Men, as they recreate that fateful evening of September 24, 1780, in their first leg of the triumphant over-the-mountain march to the victory at King’s Mountain. Each year, members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association recreate this historic march by traveling in the footsteps of those Overmountain Men from Abingdon, VA to King's Mountain, SC.

Would you have made a good solider? Try your hand at cartridge rolling to find out. Could you have made 400 candles? How about just 1? Visit our candle dipping pot to see how they turn out! Roam the historic grounds, visit the various demonstrations, and chat with the interpreters. You might even get to meet Mary Patton, one of the finest powder makers in the Watauga Settlement, herself!!

This FREE event starts with the posting of the colors, and Pledge of Allegiance. There will also be demonstrations of the period trades such as blacksmithing, a doctor, quilting, and more. Open house style tours of the historic site will also be available throughout the day.

At the end of the day, stay for the captivating evening narrative describing the daring attempt of local settlers and farmers to secure their independence by halting the westward expansion of the British Army. Bring a chair, as the program will be in our bard field (weather permitting), by the Overmountain Victory Trail Association.

Rocky Mount State Historic Site’s annual “Homeschool Days” program allows children who are homeschooled the opportunity to take part in our Tour & Craft program. This program is traditionally offered to brick and motor school students and requires a “classroom” sized group for reservations. With remote learning now offered as an educational option for students this fall, our Homeschool Days program is also a great opportunity for those students as well.

Celebrate Spring at Rocky Mount!

Ever wonder how much a sheep's wool coat weighs? Or where you get wool fabric? How about where your wool socks or gloves come from?

Rocky Mount State Historic Site will answer ALL those questions and more, during the annual Woolly Days & Garden Arts Festival festivities. “Woolly Days” features hand-shearing of Rocky Mount’s flock of Cotswold sheep, wool processing techniques of the 18th century, and other spring activities on a frontier farm. The “Garden Arts Festival” will be a celebration of all things gardening – from plants to handmade items for the home, garden, and gardener, to delicious foods and informative talks and tours.

Spring is a season of new beginnings and growth. It was also a time for many mountain families to start planting crops, vegetable gardens, and producing livestock. This production kept the family going for the rest of the year.

Looking for a fun filled spring day for the entire family? Look no further than Rocky Mount State Historic Site’s Family Gardening Fun Day! There is something for everyone to enjoy, including demonstrations, local vendors and craft artisans, food trucks, and more. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn about modern and colonial spring traditions!

Come experience 18th century life at its finest with demos onsite that will include blacksmithing, fireplace cooking, spring chores, and much more. There will be corn hole, and other 18th century games available for all ages, weather permitting. Crafts, including flower pot painting painting, birdhouse building, paper wreath making, and candle making will be offered for an additional fee.

Rocky Mount State Historic Site’s annual “Homeschool Days” program allows children who are homeschooled the opportunity to take part in our Tour & Craft program. This program is traditionally offered to brick and motor school students and requires a “classroom” sized group for reservations. With remote learning now offered as an educational option for students this fall, our Homeschool Days program is also a great opportunity for those students as well.

Join us at the encampment of the Overmountain Men, as they recreate that fateful evening of September 24, 1780, in their first leg of the triumphant over-the-mountain march to the victory at King’s Mountain. Each year, members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association recreate this historic march by traveling in the footsteps of those Overmountain Men from Abingdon, VA to King's Mountain, SC.

Would you have made a good solider? Try your hand at cartridge rolling to find out. Could you have made 400 candles? How about just 1? Visit our candle dipping pot to see how they turn out! Roam the historic grounds, visit the various demonstrations, and chat with the interpreters. You might even get to meet Mary Patton, one of the finest powder makers in the Watauga Settlement, herself!!

This FREE event starts with the posting of the colors, and Pledge of Allegiance. There will also be demonstrations of the period trades such as blacksmithing, a doctor, quilting, and more. Open house style tours of the historic site will also be available throughout the day.

At the end of the day, stay for the captivating evening narrative describing the daring attempt of local settlers and farmers to secure their independence by halting the westward expansion of the British Army. Bring a chair, as the program will be in our bard field (weather permitting), by the Overmountain Victory Trail Association.

Rocky Mount State Historic Site’s annual “Homeschool Days” program allows children who are homeschooled the opportunity to take part in our Tour & Craft program. This program is traditionally offered to brick and motor school students and requires a “classroom” sized group for reservations. With remote learning now offered as an educational option for students this fall, our Homeschool Days program is also a great opportunity for those students as well.

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Halloween is coming early at Rocky Mount! Get a chill down your spine on a hot summer night as you listen to some great spooky stories! Creepy tales unfold from within the graveyards of Jonesborough, TN. (the oldest town in Tennessee, famous for its storytellers---and its ghosts).

Want to know what early July 4th celebrations were like?

Join the Cobb’s, their family, neighbors, and friends as they celebrate our Independence Day as it would have been in 1791!

There will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence, hanging ribbons on the 'Liberty Tree,' as well as honoring those who won and those who protect our freedom. Governor William Blount and Secretary Daniel Smith will be here for a meet and greet.

There will be kids activities, craft demonstrations, vendors, food trucks and more! Living History tours will be offered throughout the day.

Do you have a green thumb, but not a lot of space? Are you interested in trying your hand at herb gardening, but not sure where to start?

Rocky Mount is excited to announce our annual gardening classes and workshops. Beginning Herbs & Herb Gardening begins the series. This will be a day long event with 2 sessions and a break for lunch. We are very fortunate to have 2 of Rocky Mount's own Master Gardener's teaching this workshop.

Rocky Mount State Historic Site’s annual “Homeschool Days” program allows children who are homeschooled the opportunity to take part in our Tour & Craft program. This program is traditionally offered to brick and motor school students and requires a “classroom” sized group for reservations. With remote learning now offered as an educational option for students this fall, our Homeschool Days program is also a great opportunity for those students as well.

Rocky Mount State Historic Site’s annual “Homeschool Days” program allows children who are homeschooled the opportunity to take part in our Tour & Craft program. This program is traditionally offered to brick and motor school students and requires a “classroom” sized group for reservations. With remote learning now offered as an educational option for students this fall, our Homeschool Days program is also a great opportunity for those students as well.

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