THOMAS JEFFERSON IS COMING TO TOWN

Through a renowned re-enactor, "Thomas Jefferson" will be making several presentations at the popular Virginia Highlands Festival in Abingdon July 25 through August 3, 2025. Guest Walter Jenny will describe several events that focus on important historical connections to Southwest Virginia. He'll explain why Thomas Jefferson proclaimed that the Battle of Kings Mountain was the turning point in the Revolutionary War and defeat of British Control. A group of 400 militia men began the march to that battle at the Muster Grounds in Abingdon Virginia.Walter Jenny will offer more information about the battle in his own presentation on Thursday, July 31 at the Higher Education Center at 7:30 p.m.Tens of thousands of people visit the festival each year for a variety of events, including music, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, food events, and more.Find details on times and locations of events through this website. https://vahighlandsfestival.com/Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com