K4MBattle of Kings MountainOctober 6-8, 2025Amateur Radio Special Event
THE TURNING POINT
How Kings Mountain Changed World History
The world as we know it today—with its 195 sovereign nations—owes much to the outnumbered 910 Patriot and Frontier militia who defeated British Commander Patrick Ferguson and his 1,125 Loyalists at The Battle of Kings Mountain.
These Militia Men are known by many names: some called Overmountain Men, others as Backwater Men who crossed rivers and streams descending from the high-country homes, and Shirtmen for their billowy long-sleeved shirts.
These men rallied from present day Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina and Georgia, each following the lead of more than a dozen Patriot Captains. These men were mostly strangers living at great distances apart in the Appalachian frontier, but they were unified in their Call to Arms - to never again live under the thumb of British oppression.
Not one of Washington's Continental Army, Officer or Infantry were present at the battle. It would be these mostly Scots, Irish, Welsh and German frontier longhunters who would defeat the world's most feared and well provisioned British army.
These Militia fighters were ordinary civilians with extraordinary resolve, men who possessed no military training, most had never fought in battle, and most would never fight again. But on that glorious day, October 7, 1780, they answered the call of freedom, mustered into a unified army of freedom-fighters, and in 1 hour and 5 minutes of battle, the course of history changed for America, and indeed, the world.
Their improbable victory shattered British plans, ignited new hope for American independence, and triggered a chain of events that reached far beyond the battlefield.
Notably, he named no other Battle. On behalf of Team K4M, thank you for the honor to "Keep These Stories Alive" within this website and for thousands of Amateur Radio Operators participating on-air to commemorate a story too many Americans have never-before-heard.
A fight for Independence so decisive, Thomas Jefferson would put quill to parchment writing:
⚔️ Battle History
Discover the pivotal battle that changed the course of the American Revolution. Learn how frontier militia defeated British forces and sparked the chain of events leading to Yorktown and American independence.
📡 K4M QSL Cards
Commemorate your contact with our beautiful K4M QSL cards featuring the Battle of Kings Mountain. Available as both donor and free options to celebrate this historic anniversary.
CHASING CORNWALLIS CHALLENGE
Six Epic Battles • One Historic Journey • Your Victory Certificate Awaits
Join the Chasing Cornwallis Challenge and become part of a living legacy that honors the pivotal battles of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution, the deterministic battles that shaped America's destiny. As you make on-air contacts and connect with thousands of operators across the country, you're not just making contacts, you're stepping into history, celebrating the spirit of freedom and unity that made America possible.
This October, join with fellow Amateur Radio operators to commemorate the Battle of Kings Mountain with K4M, a special event that unites our country in remembrance and reverence. By making contacts at just five of our six annual events, you will proudly earn the year-end Certificate shown below to proudly display in your Shack, a symbol of your dedication, skill, and connection to the Men and Women who won America.
Don't just listen, be part of the story. Join the Chasing Cornwallis Challenge, earn your Certificate, and consider stepping up as a Net Control Operator. Together, let's rally to "Signal the American Spirit."
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