Several reenactors fire muskets

Night Before Kings Mountain

Cowpens National Battlefield

  • Oct 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
  • Free

Dine and Learn!

This event will be held at Cowpens National Battlefield on October 6, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm! Join the Overmountain Victory Trail Association for a special event recreating the journey to the Battle of Kings Mountain. On October 6, 1780, patriots gathered at the Cowpens as they pursued Major Patrick Ferguson on a route now known as the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. Learn about this legacy with a special talk by the Overmountain Victory Trail Association. Bring your own blanket, chair, and food, and enjoy the talk that begins at 6:00 pm!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 35.136701, -81.818029

Schedule

Date:

Oct 6, 2025

Time:

5:00 AM

Duration:

14 hours

Event Type

  • Living History
  • Talk
Tags: battle of kings mountain, overmountain victory national historic trail, southern campaign nps