Appalachian Geology

Park Event · Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky, Tennessee · Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM–8:00 PM

What role could one mountain passage play in the American Revolution? For the Cumberland Gap, it was an important one.

Join us for an evening program exploring how Cumberland Gap helped shape the movement of settlers and supplies during a pivotal time in American history. Hear the stories of those who traveled through the Gap and learn why this mountain passage played an important role on the path toward independence.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).