Saturday, January 14, 2017
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.
11:15 am 18th century cavalry demonstration, 1st stop on the Battlefield Trail.
11:30 am Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center.
11:45 am 18th century artillery firing demonstration, Firing Range.
12:00 pm Eric Williams: “18th Century Medicine,” Program Tent.
12:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range.
1:00 pm Donald West: “Blue, Red, and Black: African Americans and the Revolutionary War,” Program Tent.
Cowpens National Battlefield gratefully acknowledges the South Carolina Humanities, a not-for-profit organization, for sponsoring the program by Donald West. The South Carolina Humanities inspires, engages, and enriches South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture, and heritage.
1:15 pm 18th century cavalry demonstration, 1st stop on the Battlefield Trail.
1:30 pm Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center.
1:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range.
2:00 pm Robbie Brown, “Kings Mountain and Cowpens: Our Victory Was Complete,” Program Tent. Followed by book signing in the Visitor Center
2:30 pm Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center.
2:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range.
3:00 pm Washington Light Infantry talk. Program Tent. Followed by a wreath-laying at the Washington Light Infantry Monument.
3:15 pm 18th century cavalry demonstration, 1st stop on the Battlefield Trail.
3:30 pm Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center.
3:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range.
5:00 pm Steve Ricker: “Backcountry Settlers’ Basic Survival Skills,” Museum.
6:00 - 7:00 pm Lantern walks on the battlefield. Reservations required. (Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.) Walks leave at 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, and 6:45. Meet behind the Visitor Center at your ticketed time.
Sunday, January 15, 2017
11:00 am Divine Service (18th century church service), Program Tent.
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-guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center.
12:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range.
1:15 pm Meet Morgan’s March. You have seen history as you roamed the encampments. Now follow the sounds of the fife and drum corps to be a part of it.
1:30 pm Arrival of Morgan’s March participants, led by fife and drum corps. Program Tent.
2:00 pm Joe Epley: “A Passel of Trouble,” Program Tent. Followed by book signing in the Visitor Center.
2:15 pm 18th century cavalry demonstration, 1st stop on the Battlefield Trail.
2:30 pm Interactive guided battlefield walk by LTC (ret) Joel Rexford. Meet behind the Visitor Center.
2:45 pm 18th century weapons firing demonstration, Firing Range.
3:30 pm Ranger-guided battlefield walk. Meet behind the Visitor Center.
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
Saturday: 11:00 - 4:00; Sunday: 12:00 - 3:00 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 Sunday
11:00 Quill pen writing 12:00 Quill pen writing
12:00 Sachets 1:00 Tin Punch
1:00 Tin Punch 2:00 Sachets
2:00 Toss toys
3:00 Cartridge rolling
On the quarter hour (Saturday 11:15 - 3:15; Sunday 12:15 - 2:15) Musket drilling with dummy guns.