Each year, Revolutionary War re-enactors march from Abingdon, Virginia and Elkin, NC to commemorate the march of the frontier patriots over the Appalachian Mountains to defeat the Loyalist army at the Battle of King’s Mountain (S.C.). A portrayal and interpretation site is at the Bright’s Cemetery on the Unimin Quarry property in Avery County (near Spruce Pine, NC) where almost 400 school children are bused annually to witness the tribute to Captain Robert Sevier who was mortally wounded in battle. The celebration includes the retelling of the story of the Overmountain Men victory march, the firing of the muskets, the presentation of an inspiring prayer, and the paying of respects at graveside. A lunch is provided by the Unimin Corporation , the local mining operation which produces most of the world’s quartz and silica for computer chips..
Captain Robert Sevier is the brother of Colonel John Sevier who is credited in leading the charge defeating Loyalist Major Patrick Ferguson.
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