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*Ranger-led programs are offered on Saturdays and Sundays when staffing and weather permits.
Meet behind the Visitor Center at the benches. Ranger programs (presented by rangers or volunteers) discuss the history of the Battle of Cowpens and the development of Cowpens National Battlefield. Please check with staff for program times. Ranger talks are 30 minutes and require limited walking. Ranger walks (Battlefield Walks) are 60 minutes and require walking for a prolonged period.
Two reenactors at a cavalry demonstration at the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens Commemoration, 2025, NPS Photo.
NPS Photo.
Special Events
Join us for special events throughout the year! Please check the events calendar for more details.
245th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens, January 17-18, 2026 Library Day, March 7, 2026 National Junior Ranger Day, April 18, 2026 Legacy of the Cowpens, June 20, 2026 Celebration of Freedom, July 4, 2026 National Park Service Birthday, August 22, 2026
Trail marker for Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.