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We would like to honor our militia veterans in their stand against the British in the Carolina’s and in
doing so their turning of the course of the Revolutionary War.
Known as the Overmountain Men they came down from the Watauga, Holstein, and Augusta, Washington, and Fincastle Virginia Settlements.
They did so because Patrick Ferguson sent a message across the wilderness barriers of the Blue Ridge to sturdy frontier mountain folk,
warning that if they did not leave off opposition to British authority he would “march his army over the mountains, hang their leaders,
and lay their country waste with fire and sword.”
That became his death knell as he had just challenged those immigrants from Northern Ireland who had been very busy fighting their own
wars with the Indians who had now been subdued.
They then took up and championed the cause of Independence so decisively that there was no turning back.
And the United States of America was formed.
“A lovely grand historic home,
‘Mongst trees upon the hill,
was putting on a coat of snow.
The night was very still.
And Frank was there with broom in hand,
To sweep the snow away,
Smiling, friendly, welcoming,
As he was throughout our stay.
He showed us in and ‘round the house
He led us room by room.
He showed us coffee, showed us tea,
Some later we’d consume.
He showed us rooms for dining,
And rooms for sitting too.
Twelve bedrooms was the total count.
For us just one should do.
Then we went to “Porterfield”,
The name of number five.
We creaked our way up spiral stairs
That almost seemed alive.
The room was simply beautiful
With all that we might need.
With robes and all amenities,
It was complete indeed.
[…]
So if you’re traveling 81
Or near the Blueridge Parkway,
Be sure the Rockwood Manor
Is a place that you do stay.
Frank and Rochelle Drummond
Are the hosts that you will find
Will have the “Keys” to Rockwood Manor
Where you can unwind.
They’ll wine you and they’ll dine you.
They’ll really do their part;
Your Rockwood Manor visit
Etched forever in your heart.”
-Don and Eva
Thank you for writing this beautiful poem about your stay here at Rockwood Manor. We hope your stay was as wonderful as this poem is.
Support small businesses! Stay at a local bed and breakfast. Here at Rockwood Manor you can skip the corporate feel of a hotel and instead get a truly unique stay. You can meet other guests during breakfast, talk to the owner about the history of the home, or even take an intimate stroll with your significant other on the property. The possibilities are endless here at Rockwood Manor.
We can’t wait to see all of you adventurous travelers this fall!
Book a room with us today.
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