during the revolutionary war the community of snow camp, north carolina was briefly occupied following the battle of guilford courthouse by general charles cornwallis and his troops, among others. during that time, the home and mill of simon dixon were seized for use as cornwallis' headquarters. they slaughtered the livestock of the local farmers and used the meeting house benches as their butcher blocks. a historical drama of these events is portrayed in a theater performance called, "sword of peace" by the snow camp outdoor theater.