September 25, 2007 PM

As tradition has it, the Over Mountain Men crossed the Watauga River at or around 2:00 pm on this day. The OVTA re-enacts this crossing. We celebrate it with a volley salute from the middle of the river.

Crossing the Watauga, Mike Dahl and Chad in the lead

Volley Fire in honor of the men that crossed here 227 years ago on the campaign to the Battle of Kings Mountain

Rev George Cobb, Leigh Van Blarcom, Blair Keller and others as they make there way to the Sycamore Shoals side of the Watauga

Mike Dahl addresses the crowd and tells a part of the Story. This is just a part of KEEPING THE STORY ALIVE

To make sure we did not lose anyone, we muster to take roll. Note the water line on our clothing

Blair Keller is honored with a big HUZZAH for being the most senior to cross this year

We are treated to a feast put on by the Julius Dugger Chapter of the DAR. Many thanks and a big HUZZAH to these ladies for their annual support of the OVTA

Ladies of the Julius Dugger Chapter of the DAR