By Authority of the Friends

THE GRAND OPENING — JANUARY 14th, 2026

2026 Chasing Cornwallis Challenge Special Events

Celebrating American History
Through Amateur Radio

2026 Chasing Cornwallis Challenge

Signal the American Spirit

Join thousands of amateur radio operators commemorating the pivotal battles of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. From Kings Mountain to Yorktown, these special event stations honor the Men and Women who won America.

"We honor the Men and Women who won America...we are their witness now... without a witness...their stories just disappear."

— Friends of the Overmountain Victory Trail

K4C — Battle of CowpensJanuary 16-19, 2026
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The Southern Campaign Changed Everything

You know the legend — Washington victorious, Cornwallis defeated.

But do you know why the Battle of Cowpens was called "the most decisive tactical victory of the Revolutionary War"?

Or why Daniel Morgan's double envelopment at Cowpens is still studied at military academies worldwide today?

Don't settle for another myth.

Discover the K4C Story

CHASING CORNWALLIS CHALLENGE

Six Epic Battles • One Historic Journey • Your Victory Certificate Awaits

Jjoin the Chasing Cornwallis Challenge and become part of a living legacy that honors the pivotal battles of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution—the deterministic battles that shaped America's destiny.

By making contacts at just five of our six annual events, you will proudly earn a year-end Certificate to display in your Shack—a symbol of your dedication, skill, and connection to the Men and Women who won America.

British Lord Charles Cornwallis

British Lord Charles Cornwallis

2026 CHALLENGE EVENTS
K4CBattle of CowpensJan 16-19
K4BBattle of Moores Creek BridgeFeb 26-28
K4GBattle of Guilford CourthouseMar 13-16
K4AAMERICA250 SemiquincentennialJuly 1-10
K4MBattle of Kings MountainOct 6-10
K4YBattle of YorktownOct 18-20

YOUR VICTORY CERTIFICATE

Chasing Cornwallis Challenge Certificate

Earn this magnificent certificate by participating in 5 of 6 events

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"We honor the Men and Women who won America...we are their witness now... without a witness...their stories just disappear."

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