Mill Mountain has been a beacon for generations of visitors. Before there was a Roanoke, it stood sentinel over the valley and the town of Big Lick. Named for a mill that was built at its base in the 1700 s, Mill Mountain has had a long and storied history. Over the years numerous attractions have called the mountain home - an incline, an observation tower, a children’s zoo, an inn that later became a theatre, and much, much more. It is also home to the largest, free-standing, man-made illuminated star in the world. This documentary, produced by Blue Ridge PBS, will take a nostalgic look the mountain’s history and its influence on the region today.