Upcoming Events at Cowpens National Battlefield
Guided battlefield walks 11:30 a.m. on weekends May 26 - September 2, 2018
April 21 Junior Ranger Day From 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, children can do a variety of Junior Ranger programs and earn a badge.
April 29 Park Rx Day - Spring plant walk, 1:00 pm.
May 19 Guided Bird Walk. Meet JB Hines of the Piedmont Audubon Society behind the visitor center at 9:00 for a guided bird walk as part of the Cherokee County migratory bird count. Binoculars are recommended, but optional.
May 19 Kids to Parks Day Special activities for children 10:00 am- 12:00 pm.
June 2 Living History Day 1st Maryland, Southern Campaign (American Continental) will give weapons firing demonstrations at 11:15, 1:45, 3:15.
June 16 Living History Day SC Rangers (American Militia) will give weapons firing demonstrations at 10:20, 11:20, 1:20, and 2:20.
July 7 Celebration of Freedom Battlefield walks, weapons firing demonstratoins, and more
August 25 Living History Day SC Rangers (American Militia) will give weapons firing demonstrations at 10:20, 11:20, 1:20, and 2:20.
September 15 Living History Day SC Rangers (American Militia) will give weapons firing demonstrations at 10:20, 11:20, 1:20, and 2:20.
October 6 Outdoor Drama The Night before Kings Mountain, 6:00 pm
October 13 - 14, Continental Cannon Camp Battlefield walks, cannon firing demonstrations, and more.
Special Events
Previous 2018 EventsJanuary 6, 2018 Race for the Grasshopper, 1 mile fun run 8:30, 5K 9:00.January 13-14, 2018 Anniversary Celebration Saturday, January 13, 2018 10:00 am Wreath-laying by SAR, DAR, and CAR chapters at the 1932 US Monument in front of the Visitor Center, followed by procession to the 1856 Washington Light Infantry Monument. 10:15 am Interactive cannon drill for children 5 - 95 yrs 11:00 am Guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center. 11:15 am 18th century cavalry demonstration, 1st stop on the Battlefield Trail. 11:30 am Eric Williams: “18th Century Medicine,” Program Tent 11:45 am 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range. 12:00 pm Robert Jones, US Army Command and General Staff School: Staff Ride for Civilians (Special walk showing how the military studies the battle) Meet behind the Visitor Center. 12:30 pm Ken Johnston portrays “Daniel Morgan” Program Tent. 12:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range. 1:00 pm Guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center. 1:15 pm 18th century cavalry demonstration, 1st stop on the Battlefield Trail. 1:30 pm Sons of Liberty, 18th century music concert. Program Tent. 1:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range. 2:00 pm Guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center. 2:30 pm Order in the Ranks: courts martial program. Program Tent 2:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range. 3:00 pm Guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center. 3:15 pm 18th century cavalry demonstration, 1st stop on the Battlefield Trail. 3:30 pm Joe Epley, A Passel of Trouble, Program Tent. Followed by book signing in the Visitor Center 3:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range. 4:30 pm Mike Cecere: A Good and Valuable Officer, Program Tent. Followed by book signing in the Visitor Center. 5:30 pm Sons of Liberty, 18th century music concert. Museum. 5:45 - 7:15 pm Lantern walks on the battlefield. Reservations required. (Call 864-461-2828 after January 2.) (Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.) Walks leave at 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, and 7:00. Meet behind the Visitor Center at your ticketed time. Sunday, January 14, 2018 10:30 am Divine Service (18th century church service), Program Tent. 11:00 am Guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center. 11:15 am 18th century cavalry demonstration, 1st stop on the Battlefield Trail. 11:45 am 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range. 12:30 pm Ranger talk: “Remembering the Cowpens” Program Tent. 12:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range. 1:00 pm Arrival of Morgan’s March participants, led by fife and drum corps. Program Tent. 1:30 pm “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. Program Tent. 1:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range. 2:00 pm Guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center. 2:15 pm 18th century cavalry demonstration, 1st stop on the Battlefield Trail. 2:30 pm Dr. Lawrence Babits: “Continental Logistics in the Southern Campaign” Program Tent. Followed by signing of A Devil of a Whipping in the Visitor Center. 2:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range. 3:00 pm Guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center. 3:30 pm Sons of Liberty, 18th music century concert. Program Tent. 5:00 pm Visitor Center and park close. Both Days Park movie on the hour in the Visitor Center. All activities are FREE! Featured authors will be available to sign books in the Visitor Center for an hour following their respective talks. For your safety and that of the horses, park regulations prohibit visitors from getting within 6 feet of the horses. Children’s Activities Hands-on activities for families in the Children’s Tent, behind the Visitor Center. Changes to the following schedule will be posted on the chalkboard outside the Children’s Tent. Saturday: 11:00 - 4:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 3:00 Saturday 11:00 Quill pen writing 12:00 Sachets 1:00 Wax seals 2:00 Toss toys 3:00 Flag design Sunday 12:00 Quill pen writing 1:00 Wax seals 2:00 Cartridge rolling Musket drilling with dummy guns. Saturday 11:15 12:15 1:15 2:15 3:15 Sunday 12:15 1:15 2:15 February 9 Book signing: Bert Dunkerly; Eutaw Springs: The Final Battle of the American Revolution's Southern Campaign, 6:00 pm March 24 - 25, 2018 A Woman's War 10:30 Rosie the Revolutionary - the role women played in home defense 11:00 Maggie Worsdale portraying Martha Washington 12:30 Dr. Melissa Walker: Revolutionaries, Too: Women and the Southern Campaign 1:30 Rosie the Revolutionary - the role women played in home defense 2:00 Maggie Worsdale portraying Martha Washington 3:30 Guided battlefield walk Sunday, March 25 11:30 Guided battlefield walk 1:30 Carin Bloom portraying Catherine "Caty" Greene 2:30 Rosie the Revolutionary - the role women played in home defense 3:30 Guided battlefield walk Ongoing throughout the weekend Cooking for Continentals Colonial beverages and drinking customs Army rations and field cooking Mary Patton and gunpowder manufacture Vinegar distillation and food preservation Dutch immigrant farmers turned petit sutlers following the army Laundresses Children's activities Saturday 10:00 - 3:00 Sunday 12:00 - 3:00 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. |