Celebration of Freedom

Cowpens National Battlefield

  • Jul 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Free

Special programs at Cowpens National Battlefield:

9:20 am Ranger-led battlefield walk, meet behind the Visitor Center at the benches. 

9:45 am Historic Weapons demo, meet behind the Visitor Center in the demo area. 

10:15 am Readings of Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence with Liberty Mountain Actors, inside the program tent. 

10:45 am Historic Weapons demo, meet behind the Visitor Center in the demo area. 

12:15 pm Author talk, Robert Brown, author of Kings Mountain and Cowpens: Our Victory Was Complete, inside the program tent. 

1:15 pm Guest speaker, Mark Anthony, The Revolution as Told by Flags, inside the program tent. 

2:20 pm Ranger-led battlefield walk, meet behind the Visitor Center at the benches. 

2:45 pm Historic Weapons demo, meet behind the Visitor Center in the demo area. 

3:20 pm Guest speaker, Manley Roberts, Music in the American Revolution, inside the program tent. 

Please be cautious when visiting in the extreme heat. Stay hydrated, take breaks in the air conditioning and shade, and eat frequent and small meals. For more information: Beat the Heat: Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses (U.S. National Park Service)

**Please Note: There will be no fireworks demonstrations. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 35.136701, -81.818029

Schedule

Date:

Jul 4, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Event Type

  • Living History
Tags: indpendence day, battle of cowpens, cowpens national battlefield