Upcoming Events at Cowpens National Battlefield
Guided battlefield walks 11:30 a.m. on weekends April 22 - October 8
June 24: SC Rangers Living History Day 18th Century weapons firing demonstrations at 10:15, 11:15, 1:15, and 2:15 .
July 1: Celebration of Freedom
Click for Printable schedule.
10:30 - Ranger-guided Battlefield Walk. Meet at the left of the Visitor Center (1 Hour).
11:15 - Reading of the Declaration of Independence under the trees behind the Visitor Center. (20 minutes). Tell a ranger at the desk if you would like to read a short section.
11:45 - Weapons firing demonstration. Meet behind and to the right of the Visitor Center (20 minutes).
12:45 - Weapons firing demonstration. Meet behind and to the right of the Visitor Center (20 minutes).
1:15 - "Freedom Fighter: The Story of Scipio," a dramatic first-person performance that explores the life of a black pioneer and guide during the American Revolution. (45 minutes)
2:30 - Ranger-guided Battlefield Walk. Meet at the left of the Visitor Center (1 Hour).
2:45 - Weapons firing demonstration. Meet behind and to the right of the Visitor Center (20 minutes).
3:30 - Ranger-guided Battlefield Walk. Meet at the left of the Visitor Center (1 Hour).
3:45 - Weapons firing demonstration. Meet behind and to the right of the Visitor Center (20 minutes).
Children's Activities
12:00 - 2:45 - Meet under the small tent behind the Visitor Center to have some fun and educational activities such as making sachets, rolling dummy musket cartridges, and quill pen writing. Ask a staff member how to earn a Junior Ranger badge!
The Battle of Cowpens was crucial to gaining our nation's freedom, and Congress created the park so that visitors can learn about the battle. Although we will not have fireworks here, there are other fireworks celebrations in the area, and we hope that you will support the communities and organizations that are able to have them.
August 26: SC Rangers Living History Day 18th Century weapons firing demonstrations at 10:15, 11:15, 1:15, and 2:15 .
September 23: SC Rangers Living History Day 18th Century weapons firing demonstrations at 10:15, 11:15, 1:15, and 2:15 .
October 6: The Night before Kings Mountain Outdoor drama presented by the Overmountain Victory Trail Association depicting the march leading up to the Battle of Kings Mountain. 6pm - 7pm. Event is free to the public.
October 6-8: Upstate Revolutionary War Weekend A series of Revolutionary War activities at Walnut Grove Plantation, Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park, and Gaffney, SC. The Cowpens portion of the event will include demonstrations by the 2nd SC Regiment of the Continental Line. Detailed schedule should be available by mid-September.
October 28: SC Rangers Living History Day 18th Century weapons firing demonstrations at 10:15, 11:15, 1:15, and 2:15 .
October 28: Find Your Park after Dark Astronomy program, time TBD.
Special Events
Previous 2017 Events January 13, 2017 236th Anniversary Celebration offsite2:30 pm Daniel Morgan Statue, Spartanburg, SC - Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Children of the American Revolution flower presentation ceremony 7:00 pm Spartanburg County Library Headquarders, Spartanburg, SC - Greenville Chautauqua, the Spartanburg County Library System, and the Sons of the American Revolution to present Ken Johnson portraying Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, British commander at the Battle of Cowpens. January 14 - 15, 2017 236th Anniversary Celebration onsiteEach year we celebrate the patriot victory at the Battle of Cowpens on the weekend closest to the anniversary. Click here for a printable schedule on the 2017 event. Previous 2016 Events April 16 - 24: National Park Week April 16: Find Your Park After Dark - Star Gazing Program 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm April 23: Junior Ranger Day June 4: Living History Day- 1st Maryland, Southern Campaign encampment (American Continentals) Weapons firing demonstrations at 11:15, 1:45, and 3:15. June 11: Living History Day- New Acquisition Militia - featuring activities such as sewing, chair caning, rifle making, and weapons firing demos. At 2:30 there will be a talk on "The Year of 1780 - Turning from Uncertainty to Victory". June 18: Living History Day- SC Rangers (American Militia). Weapons firing demonstrations at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30. August 6: Living History Day- SC Rangers (American Militia). Weapons firing demonstrations at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30. August 13: Find Your Park After Dark - Star Gazing Program August 25: Founders Day -Join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service's founding. You only turn 100 once, so we're going big for the Centennial Celebration: birthday cake, party hats, and pin the tail on the cow! 11:00 - 2:00. September 10: Living History Day- SC Rangers (American Militia). Weapons firing demonstrations at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30.September 24: Living History Day- 1st Maryland, Southern Campaign encampment (American Continentals) Weapons firing demonstrations at 11:15, 1:45, and 3:15.
October 1 - 2:North Carolina Highland Regiment (71st Highlanders) encampment. Weapons firing demonstrations at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30 on Saturday, and 12:30 and 1:30 on Sunday. October 1-9: Revolutionary War Weekend:A series of Revolutionary War activities at Walnut Grove Plantation, Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park, and Gaffney, SC. Please note:The activities listed on the link above are for each of the sites. Call the specific site for information about activities happening there. Cowpens National Battlefield Schedule for October 2 October 6: Outdoor Drama-The Night before Kings MountainOutdoor drama presented by the Overmountain Victory Trail Association depicting the march leading up to the Battle of Kings Mountain.6pm - 7pm. Event is free to the public. |
Last updated: June 15, 2017