242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill

Battle Weekend, the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill takes place Friday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 5th in Lincolnton NC. It has been two years since the full Battle Weekend could take place and once again, all the past supporters are in place.

There is a $99.00 per night room block at Hampton Inn, 129 Roper Dr, Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092, (704) 736-2000 using room code SAR.

June 3rd:

Those doing the full 18th century experience may camp with period correct tents at the battlefield along with or nearby the Reenactment Camp check-in after 10:00 am. SAR Reception @ Hampton Inn – 4:00 pm followed by Dinner at Court Street Grill. Thunder Over Carolina Inc Battlefield Ghost Walk 6 – 9 pm.

June 4th:

SAR Commemoration and Wreath laying Ceremony – 10:00 am; followed by buffet Lunch at the battlefield with a food vendor, there are vouchers one can purchase on this website for $15.00 or use cash on site, along with a Welcome & Brief History, a Weapons Demo, Battle Reenactment, Battlefield Tour, and Thunder Over Carolina Inc Battlefield Ghost Walk 6 – 9 pm. All of these events after the Commemoration are conducted by combined efforts of SAR, DAR, Thunder Over Carolina Inc, The Lincoln County Historical Association and numerous Reenactors. Food vouchers for $15.00 may be purchased here and the menu is bar-b-cue plate with beans, slaw, roll, drink, banana pudding.

June 5th:

Camp Opens at 10 am; Welcome/Brief History, Church Service, followed by, Battlefield Tour and Battle Reenactment. Camp closes at 2:00 pm.

Registration at: https://ncssar.org/event/242nd-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-ramsours-mill/

Looking forward to seeing everyone.