The sun is coming up on the battlefield in the direction that the Americans would have been facing.

National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield

visit on nps.gov

Info

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, secured a patriot victory.

Park Photos

The sun is coming up on the battlefield in the direction that the Americans would have been facing.
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Sunrise on Green River Road

Credit: NPS Photo

The sun is coming up on the battlefield in the direction that the Americans would have been facing.
The Visitor Center and US Monument are framed by orange and yellow trees.
Robert Scruggs House
Fog shrouds the 1856 Washington Light Infantry Monument
A tom turkey displays his feathers behind the Visitor Center.
Smoke puffs up from the vent and a flame shoots out of the muzzle as a militiaman fires his musket.

Activities

Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Living History
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Biking
Road Biking
Picnicking
Park Film
Food

Operating Hours

The visitor center parking lot is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The front gate closes at 5:00 pm. Loop Road closes at 4:30 pm. After hours parking is located 1 mile east at the intersection of Hwy 11 and Hayes Road and is open dawn to dusk. Visitor Center is open Wed - Sunday 9 - 5.

DayHours
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather info

Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=35.1346&lon=-81.7036#.VhkrZ-xVhBc

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