Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

The Junior Ranger Program for Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail encourages you to get out and explore!

This trail was the primary route used during the American Revolution by patriots from across the frontier to reach the key patriot victory of the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780. The trail today consists of a 330-mile Commemorative Motor Route, an extensive network of disconnected hiking trails, and great site partners throughout Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. 

Use this free Junior Ranger book while visiting one of the partner sites, walking along one of the trails, or driving along the motor route. 

Once completed, there are three ways to submit the book for the badge!

1. Submit the book at one of our participating site partners.

2. Mail the book to our headquarters at 338 New Pleasant Road, Gaffney, SC 29341.

3. Email us scans or images of the completed book at ovvi_information@nps.gov.


While exploring the trail at our partner sites, don't forget to ask if they also have a Junior Ranger or similar program that you can complete for additional prizes!

The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! You can receive a Jr. Ranger book at either of the five sites or print the book from home or contact the park to have them mail you a copy. You can then complete the actvitities, and earn a Junior Ranger badge! Learn more about units related to the American Revolution.

Complete the Booklet by Visiting the Parks

You may complete this booklet by exploring the five sites in person. Before you visit make sure you know when each site is open. Once you have completed the booklet show it to one of the rangers at any of the parks to recieve your badge! 

Complete the Booklet at Home

Even if you can't visit all five sites or if you do not have time to complete the booklet during your visit, you can still complete this Junior Ranger booklet at home. Once you have completed the booklet you may email it or send it by mail to one of the five sites. A ranger from that site will mail you you Southern Campaign Junior Ranger badge!