Abingdon Muster Grounds

Abingdon Muster Grounds The Abingdon Muster Grounds, northern trail head of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, is a picturesque park with an Interpretive Center.

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, today know as the Overmountain Men. A brave group of some 400 volunteers came to the Abingdon Muster Grounds to begin their journey. The Virginians joined militia from modern day Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Caro

lina, and the Overmountain Men gave chase to British Major Patrick Ferguson, surrounding his army on Kings Mountain, SC. In little over an hour, they killed or captured his entire command. Kings Mountain was the beginning of the successful end to the Revolution, assuring independence for the United States of America. The Keller Interpretive Center is located within the 9-acre Muster Grounds, and is the premier center for Colonial Backcountry history from the American Revolutionary period in Southwest Virginia. Exhibits help visitors discover what life was like for the Overmountain Men, Backcountry Women, African-Americans and Native Americans, as well as British Loyalists, and a history of Washington County - the Overmountain region of Southwest Virginia. Artifacts used at the Battle of Kings Mountain and others from the late 18th-century Overmountain region are on display. The Keller Interpretive Center is open with limited hours. The Grounds and the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail are open from dawn-dusk.

07/31/2026
Today at the Muster Grounds: Shock and awwww....Department of Natural Resources shocking, measuring, and counting trout ...
07/09/2026

Today at the Muster Grounds: Shock and awwww....

Department of Natural Resources shocking, measuring, and counting trout in Wolf Creek. Every year, the DNR comes by to monitor the health of the creek as well as the trout. Wolf Creek health status??? Excellent!!!

Today at the Muster Grounds: Test set-up of our new fly shelters. This is just one possible set up for these 10x20 tarps...
06/24/2026

Today at the Muster Grounds: Test set-up of our new fly shelters. This is just one possible set up for these 10x20 tarps. Come see the shelters in action during the Highlands Festival, the Call to Arms, and the Liberty Fest.

Do-Good at the Muster Grounds! Modern Woodmen of America is a fraternal financial organization that invests in its membe...
06/23/2026

Do-Good at the Muster Grounds! Modern Woodmen of America is a fraternal financial organization that invests in its members' communities through 'Do-Good Grants'. Members can request these grants to help non-profit organizations in their communities to 'Do-Good'. During COVID, all the picnic tables at the Muster Grounds were removed and we are gradually replacing them so visitors can enjoy the natural beauty at the Muster Grounds. Thanks to Modern Woodmen, we have two new picnic tables!


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Today at the Muster Grounds - Morning Muster!! Goose gang? All present and accounted for! Duck detail? All present and a...
04/29/2026

Today at the Muster Grounds - Morning Muster!! Goose gang? All present and accounted for! Duck detail? All present and accounted for!! Turtle troop? Hidden in the creek, on a secret mission!

Today at the Muster Grounds - Second graders from Virginia Intermediate School.
04/24/2026

Today at the Muster Grounds - Second graders from Virginia Intermediate School.

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1780 Muster Place
Abingdon, VA
24210

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+12765251050

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