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October 2 - 7 Revolutionary War Weekend: A series of Revolutionary War activities at Walnut Grove Plantation, Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park, and the City of Gaffney. For more information, go to http://www.rev-war-weekend.com. Rev War Weekend 2015 Schedule of Events Friday, October 2, 2015 Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery: Grand Opening of Revolutionary War Exhibit 9am-6pm. Free to the public.
Saturday, October 3, 2015 Cherokee County History and Arts Museum: Ghost Walk and Overmountain Men Living History Encampment 6pm-9pm. Admission for Walk is $15 for adults and $10 under 12. $5 per person discount for CHAPS members. Cowpens National Battlefield: Overmountain Men in Visitor Center and Ranger Programs 9am-5pm. Events are free to the public. Historic weapons firing demonstrations 11:30, 1:30, 3:30. Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery: Revolutionary War Exhibit 9am-1pm. Free to the public. Sunday, October 4, 2015 Cherokee County History and Arts Museum: Spirits of Independence Tour and Storytelling 6pm-8pm. Tours are $10 per person. Cowpens National Battlefield: Overmountain Men in Visitor Center and Ranger Programs 9am- 5pm. Events are free to the public. Monday, October 5, 2015 Cherokee County History and Arts Museum: Overmountain Men Living History Encampment 12pm-5pm. Free to the public. City of Gaffney: March on Main and Storytelling at the Cabin 10am-12pm. Free to the public. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Cowpens National Battlefield: The Night Before Kings Mountainoutdoor drama 6pm-7pm. Event is free to the public. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Kings Mountain National Military Park: 235th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain Celebration 9am-5pm. Wreath laying begins at 11:00am and there is a keynote speaker at 3:00pm. Events are free to the public. Event Locations: Cherokee County History and Arts Museum 301 College Drive Gaffney, SC 29340 (864) 489-3988 www.cherokeecountyhistory.org Cowpens National Battlefield 4001 Chesnee Highway Gaffney, SC 29341 (864) 461-2828 www.nps.gov/cowp Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery 210 West Frederick Street Gaffney, SC 29341 (864) 487-6244 www.getintogaffney.com Kings Mountain National Military Park 2625 Park Road Blacksburg, SC 29702 *GPS does not recognize this location;please call park for directions or visit the web site* (864) 936-7921 www.nps.gov/kimo Walnut Grove Plantation 1200 Otts Shoals Road Roebuck, SC 29376 (864) 576-6546 www.spartanburghistory.org/walnut-grove-plantation |
Last updated: February 21, 2023