| The Roan Mountain Citizens Club was established in 1946 by a group of Roan Mountain Citizens concerned with the future of their community. In 1947 the first Rhododendron Festival was held atop Roan Mountain. For over fifty years the Roan Mountain Citizens Club has sponsored this annual event. |
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| The main purpose of the Citizens Club is to promote the Roan Mountain area and stimulate its development. The Citizens Club's efforts have produced several notable achievements including the construction of the highway which now leads to the peak of the mountain and the establishment of the Roan Mountain State Park. |
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| In addition to sponsoring the annual
Rhododendron Festival, the Citizens Club celebrates the trek of the "Overmountain Men" from Fort Watauga to King's Mountain, where they defeated
British troops under Col. Patrick Ferguson in the Battle of King's Mountain. |
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The club also sponsors the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the Village where Santa's visit is welcomed by the musical performances of local school
children.
Additionally, our club provides useful information to
visitors about our area's many historic buildings and
establishments. |
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For information about
Roan Mountain contact the State Park office at
1-800-250-8620.
You can also use our Online Request Form for more
information. |
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