• The foreground shows the battlefield in winter. Thicketty Mountain, a landmark used by both armies, is in the distance. The Green River Road, used by both armies to reach the cow pens, is on the right.

    Cowpens

    National Battlefield South Carolina

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  • Jaeger Korps Encampment

    Saturday, May 26, 2012

    The Hesse Kassel Jaeger Korps will present programs on edged weapons, eighteenth century crime and punishment, and the militia. More

    Time:
    9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    behind Visitor Center
    Fees:
    FREE!

  • Sunday in the Park

    Sunday, May 27, 2012

    Park staff and volunteers will demonstrate activities for families. More

    Time:
    1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Scruggs House
    Fees:
    FREE!

  • Jaeger Korps Encampment

    Sunday, May 27, 2012

    The Hesse Kassel will set up a soldiers' camp behind the Visitor Center. More

    Time:
    9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
    Location:
    behind Visitor Center
    Fees:
    FREE!
 
 

Previous Fiscal Year 2012 Events

October 6 "Night before Kings Mountain" dramatic presentation 6:00 - 7:00

October 8 Guided bird walk. Leaves the Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m.

November 5 Guided bird walk. Leaves the Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m.

November 20 Backcountry Holiday at the Robert Scruggs House 1:30 - 4:00

December 3 Guided bird walk. Leaves the Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m.

January 7, 2012 Race for the Grasshopper 1 mile fun run and 5K Run/Walk Course USATF Certified

WeekendJanuary 14 - 15, 2012 231st Battle Anniversary Celebration Click here for details. Schedule is subject to change.

March 24 - 25, 2012 American Colonial Civilian Interpreters Living History

April 7 Bird Walk. Leaves the Visitor Center at 9:00

 

 

Previous Fiscal Year 2011 Events

September 25 Family activities at the Robert Scruggs House, 1:30 - 4:00.

August 27 South Carolina Rangers - Musket and/or rifle firing demonstrations, 10:15, 11:30, 1:45, and 2:30.

July 24 Family activities at the Robert Scruggs House, 1:30 - 4:00

July 2 Fireworks and Family Fun - Battlefield walks, 18th century weapons firing demonstrations, activities for children, music, and fireworks. For more information, see our detailed schedule.

June 18 South Carolina Rangers - Musket and/or rifle firing demonstrations, 10:15, 11:30, 1:45, and 2:30.

June 18 Bird-walk/bird-watching tour led by an experienced bird-watcher, lasts 1 - 1.5 hours for experienced or inexperienced birders. 8:00 a.m. at the Visitor Center.

June 4 - 5 Living History Weekend - 1st Maryland, Southern Campaign

May 28 - 29 Living History Weekend - American Colonial Civilian Interpreters - cooking and sewing 9:00 - 5:00 Saturday, and 9:00 - 3:00 Sunday.

May 7 - 8 Living History Weekend - Hesse Kassel Jaeger Korps

April 16 Volunteer to Help Restore the Battlefield by removing exotic species such as autumn olive, privet, thistle, and multiflora rose. 9:00 - 11:45 and 12:45 - 3:00

April 23 Junior Ranger Day - family activities and programs where youth can earn a special Junior Ranger Day patch.

April 23 - Learn the grasshopper cannon drill. 10:15. 11:30, 1:45, and 2:30.

April 24 Family activities at the Robert Scruggs House, 1:30 - 4:00

Previous Fiscal Year 2010 Events

October 30 Fall Colors Walk A ranger will give a 1-hour natural history walk on the battlefield. 10:30

October 24 Family activities at the Scruggs House 1:30 - 4:00October 23 Fall Colors Walk A ranger will give a 1-hour natural history walk on the battlefield. 10:30

October 16 South Carolina Independent Rangers will give musket and rifle firing demonstrations at 10:20, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30.October 16 Fall Colors Walk A ranger will give a 1-hour natural history walk on the battlefield. 10:30

October 6 Dramatic presentation by the Overmountain Victory Trail Association, The Night before Kings Mountain. Behind the Visitor Center, 6:00 pm.

September 26 Family activities at the Scruggs House 1:30 - 4:00.

September 18 South Carolina Independent Rangers will give musket and rifle firing demonstrations at 10:20, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30.

September 6 Remember the Revolution. Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss will tell stories about the Revolutionary War in this area and the soldiers who fought it and their families. 1:00 - 3:00. Followed by book signing in the Visitor Center.

August 28 South Carolina Independent Rangers will give musket and rifle firing demonstrations at 10:20, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30.

August 22 Family activities at the Scruggs House 1:30 - 4:00

July 25 Family activities at the Scruggs House 1:30 - 4:00

July 17 - 19 Hesse Kassel Jaeger Korps encampment and programsJune 5 - 6 1st Maryland, Southern Campaign Living History Weekend. Musket firing demonstrations will be at 10:20, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30 on Saturday only.

July 3 Fireworks and Family Fun Check back in late June for complete schedule for the day. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:00 pm. Music by the 246th Army National Guard Band.June 27 Family activities at the Scruggs House 1:30 - 4:00

June 12 South Carolina Independent Rangers will give musket and rifle firing demonstrations at 10:20, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30.

May 31 Remembering the Revolution - 11:00 - 1:00. Michael Scoggins will tell stories about the Revolutionary War and how it affected the soldiers and their families. Followed by book signing in the visitor center.

May 23 Family activities at the Scruggs House 1:30 - 4:00

April 24 Junior Ranger Day, 10:30 - 3:00. Children who earn the Junior ranger badge and do one other activity will receive a certificate.

April 25 Family activities at the Scruggs House - Mark Anthony presents the history of the American Revolution through its flags. 1:30 - 4:00

March 14 Daniel Barefoot book signing 2:30 - 4:00 in the visitor center

February 20 2nd SC Regiment of the Continental Line drill day

January 16 -17, 2010 229th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, January 16
9:30 am Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet outside the program tent to the left of the visitor center.
10:00 am Lecture and book-signing by Christine Swager, author of Heroes of Kettle Creek, in program tent to the left of the visitor center.10:30 am 18th century cavalry demonstration, first stop in the battlefield trail.
11:00 am 18th century weapons firing demonstration, followed by musket drill for kids, behind and to the right of the visitor center.
11:30 am Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet outside the program tent to the left of the visitor center.
12:00 pm Lecture and book signing by Eric Williams, author of Old Ninety Six a History and Guide, program tent to the left of the visitor center.
12:30 pm 18th century cavalry demonstration, first stop in the battlefield trail.
1:00 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, followed by musket drill for kids, behind and to the right of the visitor center.
1:30 pm Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet outside the program tent to the left of the visitor center.
2:00 pm Wreath-laying by CAR, DAR, and SAR chapters at the 1932 US Monument in front of the visitor center, welcome by park staff.
2:30 pm 18th century cavalry demonstration, first stop in the battlefield trail.
3:30 pm Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet outside the program tent to the left of the visitor center.
4:00 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, followed by musket drill for kids, behind and to the right of the visitor center.
4:30 pm Howard Burnham as Lord Cornwallis, program tent to the left of the visitor center.
5:30 pm Storytelling by Sheila Ingle, author of Courageous Kate, program tent to the left of the visitor center, preceded by book-signing.
6:00 pm Guided lantern walks. These evening walks will take one back in time to Morgan's camp on the night before the Battle of Cowpens. The walks will last about 45 minutes and will depart from the visitor center at 6:00, 6:15, 6:30. Cookies and cider will be available after the lantern walks.
7:15 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, behind and to the right of the visitor center.

Sunday, January 17
9:30 am Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet outside the program tent to the left of the visitor center.
10:00 am 18th century weapons firing demonstration, followed by musket drill for kids, behind and to the right of the visitor center.
11:00 am 18th century weapons firing demonstration, followed by musket drill for kids, behind and to the right of the visitor center.
11:30 am Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet outside the program tent to the left of the visitor center.
12:00 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, followed by musket drill for kids, behind and to the right of the visitor center.
1:00 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, followed by musket drill for kids, behind and to the right of the visitor center. 
1:30 pm Arrival of Morgan's March participants and talk by John Beakes, author of Cool Deliberate Courage: John Eager Howard in the American Revolution. 
2:00 pm 18th century cavalry demonstration, first stop on the battlefield trail. 
2:30 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, behind and to the right of the visitor center. 
3:00 pm Reenactors break camp. 
3:30 pm Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet outside the program tent to the left of the visitor center. 
5:00 pm Park closes.

Both days
Park movie on the hour in the visitor center.

  • All activities are FREE!
  • Books by featured authors are available for purchase in the visitor center, or visitors may bring their own to be signed.
  • Please note that there will NOT be food available for purchase in the park. A roadside market is located outside the park's main gate, and numerous restaurants are located in both Chesnee and Gaffney.

For your safety and that of the horses, park regulations prohibit visitors from getting within 6 feet of the horses.


November 22
Backcountry Holiday - Visit the Scruggs House between 2:00 - 4:00 to learn about how winter holidays were celebrated during the 18th and 19th centuries.

October 6
The Night Before Kings Mountain 6:00 - 6:45, behind the Visitor Center. Bring a picnic and enjoy the drama.

 

Previous Fiscal Year 2009 Events

Preview of ETV's "Roots in the River: the Story of Congaree National Park" 2:00 - 3:00, and 3:00 - 4:00.September 27

September 26
Volunteer Day 10:30-2:30

September 5
SC Rangers encampment and firing demonstrations 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30

August 16
Sunday in the Park
2:00 - 4:00 Scruggs House

August 1
SC Rangers encampment and firing demonstrations 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30

July 4
SC Rangers encampment and firing demonstrations 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30

July 3 
Fireworks and History
9:30 Ranger-led battlefield walk
2:00 Historic weapons firing demonstration
2:45 Ranger-led battlefield walk
3:30 Historic weapons firing demonstration
4:30 Ranger-led battlefield walk
5:00 Historic weapons firing demonstration
6:30 Historic weapons firing demonstration
7:00-8:45 Children's activities/games
7:30-9:00 Music by the Spartanburg Community Band
9:00 Fireworks

June 21
Sunday in the Park
2:00 - 4:00 Scruggs House

June 20
SC Rangers encampment and firing demonstrations
Musket and rifle firing demonstrations 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30

June 6- 7
1st Maryland, Southern Campaign encampment
Musket firing demonstrations on Saturday at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30.

June 6
National Trails Day
Bird Walk 9:00 Meet at trailhead at Picnic Area. Reservations required.

Tree Walk 3:00 Meet at trailhead at Picnic Area. Reservations required.

May 30
Cannon firing demonstrations - 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30

May 17
Sunday in the Park
2:00 - 4:00 Scruggs House

April 25
National Junior Ranger Day

April 19
Sunday in the Park
2:00 - 4:00 Scruggs House

March 22
Egg Dyeing demonstration
2:00 - 4:00 Scruggs House

January 17 - 18
Anniversary Celebration

January 10
Race for the Grasshopper - 1 mile fun run and 5K road race.
At the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, two American officers, confident in victory, raced for the ultimate prize, a British three-pounder cannon, called the "Grasshopper". Join the race and celebrate the 228th anniversary of this historic victory!

Previous Fiscal Year 2008 Events
October 6
The Night Before Kings Mountain

October 27
Making Cornhusk Dolls at the Scruggs House

October 28
A Scary Day for Kate Barry
Sheila Ingle will present a monologue as Kate Barry, heroine of the American Revolution, at 3:30. Following this 20-minute program, she will sign copies of her book, "Courageous Kate A Daughter of the American Revolution."

November 9-10
Cavalry Conference

December 9
Winter Holiday Event
Cowpens National Battlefield will host a winter holiday event on, Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The park visitor center and the Historic Scruggs House (circa 1830) will be decorated for the winter holidays

January 12
Race for the Grasshopper - 1 mile fun run and 5K road race.
At the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, two American officers, confident in victory, raced for the ultimate prize, a British three-pounder cannon, called the "Grasshopper". Join the race and celebrate the 227th anniversary of this historic victory!

January 19-20
Anniversary Celebration

March 22
Women`s History Month Presentations and Book Signings

March 30
Sunday in the Park Series - Storytelling at the Scruggs House

April 26
Junior Ranger Day and activities at the Scruggs House

May 25
Sunday in the Park Series - Needlework at the Scruggs House

May 31
SC Independent Rangers will give firing demonstrations throughout the day.

June 7 - 8
1st Maryland Southern Campaign will have an encampment and give firing demonstrations on Saturday and will have an encampment only on Sunday.

June 22
Sunday in the Park Series - Storytelling at the Scruggs House

July 5
Independence Day celebration. Click on the link to read more about this event.

July 27
Sunday in the Park Series - Sing-a-long and Sachet Making at the Scruggs House
2:00 - 4:00

August 23-24, 2008 Founders Day Weekend

September 28
Sunday in the Park Series - Quill pen writing at the Scruggs House

Did You Know?

small arms fire

The range of the American long rifle is approximately 250 yards.
The range of the smooth bore musket is approximately 50 yards.