Fort Southwest Point - Kingston

Event date: 
Sat, 09/20/2025 - 9:00am

Fort Southwest Point was constructed in 1797 in Roane County by an army garrison on a high bluff overlooking the Clinch and Tennessee Rivers - now part of Kingston. Until 1811 the fort served as a major point of interaction between the Cherokee and the United States government. Today, visitors can explore the only colonial-era fort reconstructed on its original site. The fort's visitor center houses a museum containing artifacts excavated under the supervision of the Tennessee Department of Archeology and is managed by the City of Kingston. The history of the Fort comes alive during the Living History Days, as staff members dress in period costumes and recreate activities from the past, and also during the Colonial Christmas Candlelight Tour, which will also includes bag-pipe serenades and a night-time firing of the canon.

 

We will be meeting at the Shell Station, 120 W Dumpling Rd. Across from Thunderhead Harley Davidson.

Meet Time 9:00 am

Brief Time 9:15 am

KSU Time 9:30 am

Event location:
1225 S. Kentucky St.
Kingston TN 37763
Event route: 
GPX File(s):
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Open Event: This event is open to Chapter members, National H.O.G. members and other guests as desired.  All riders and passengers must sign a release. 

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Thunderhead Mountain Chapter #5578 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Thunderhead Mountain Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Jerry B
Assistant Director