In the summer of 1780, the Southern American colonies – and hopes of independence – seemed at the mercy of an invading British army. A militia was formed on the western frontier, known as the Overmountain Men. This brave group of some 400 volunteers came to the Abingdon Muster Grounds to begin their journey. Joined by other militia, 1,000 Overmountain Read more...

The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail commemorates the 1780 campaign that led to the battle of Kings Mountain. The battle was a key turning point in the American Revolution when southern patriots from VA, TN, NC, SC & GA tracked down and defeated a loyalist force commanded by Major Patrick Ferguson. The commander of the patriot force, Colonel William Campbell, Read more...

Super 8 Abingdon VA hotel combines value and convenience off Interstate 81. Located in the Shenandoah Valley, our Abingdon hotel near Bristol Motor Speedway is an ideal home base for exploring the area. Start your day with free 8-item SuperStart breakfast bonanza, and then look up local destinations with free Wi-Fi Internet access. If you need a little extra space Read more...