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Previous Fiscal Year 2009 Events
October 6
The Night Before Kings Mountain 6:00 - 6:45, behind the Visitor Center. Bring a picnic and enjoy the drama.
September 27
Preview of ETV's "Roots in the River: the Story of Congaree National Park" 2:00 - 3:00, and 3:00 - 4:00.
September 26
Volunteer Day 10:30-2:30
September 5
SC Rangers encampment and firing demonstrations 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30
August 16
Sunday in the Park
2:00 - 4:00 Scruggs House
August 1
SC Rangers encampment and firing demonstrations 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30
July 4
SC Rangers encampment and firing demonstrations 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30
July 3
Fireworks and History
9:30 Ranger-led battlefield walk
2:00 Historic weapons firing demonstration
2:45 Ranger-led battlefield walk
3:30 Historic weapons firing demonstration
4:30 Ranger-led battlefield walk
5:00 Historic weapons firing demonstration
6:30 Historic weapons firing demonstration
7:00-8:45 Children's activities/games
7:30-9:00 Music by the Spartanburg Community Band
9:00 Fireworks
June 21
Sunday in the Park
2:00 - 4:00 Scruggs House
June 20
SC Rangers encampment and firing demonstrations
Musket and rifle firing demonstrations 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30
June 6- 7
1st Maryland, Southern Campaign encampment
Musket firing demonstrations on Saturday at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30.
June 6
National Trails Day
Bird Walk 9:00 Meet at trailhead at Picnic Area. Reservations required.
Tree Walk 3:00 Meet at trailhead at Picnic Area. Reservations required.
May 30
Cannon firing demonstrations - 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30
May 17
Sunday in the Park
2:00 - 4:00 Scruggs House
April 25
National Junior Ranger Day
April 19
Sunday in the Park
2:00 - 4:00 Scruggs House
March 22
Egg Dyeing demonstration
2:00 - 4:00 Scruggs House
January 17 - 18
Anniversary Celebration
January 10
Race for the Grasshopper - 1 mile fun run and 5K road race.
At the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, two American officers, confident in victory, raced for the ultimate prize, a British three-pounder cannon, called the “Grasshopper”. Join the race and celebrate the 228th anniversary of this historic victory!
Previous Fiscal Year 2008 Events
October 6
The Night Before Kings Mountain
October 27
Making Cornhusk Dolls at the Scruggs House
October 28
A Scary Day for Kate Barry
Sheila Ingle will present a monologue as Kate Barry, heroine of the American Revolution, at 3:30. Following this 20-minute program, she will sign copies of her book, "Courageous Kate A Daughter of the American Revolution."
Cavalry Conference
December 9
Winter Holiday Event
Cowpens National Battlefield will host a winter holiday event on, Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The park visitor center and the Historic Scruggs House (circa 1830) will be decorated for the winter holidays
January 12
Race for the Grasshopper - 1 mile fun run and 5K road race.
At the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, two American officers, confident in victory, raced for the ultimate prize, a British three-pounder cannon, called the “Grasshopper”. Join the race and celebrate the 227th anniversary of this historic victory!
January 19-20
Anniversary Celebration
March 22
Women`s History Month Presentations and Book Signings
March 30
Sunday in the Park Series - Storytelling at the Scruggs House
April 26
Junior Ranger Day and activities at the Scruggs House
May 25
Sunday in the Park Series - Needlework at the Scruggs House
May 31
SC Independent Rangers will give firing demonstrations throughout the day.
June 7 - 8
1st Maryland Southern Campaign will have an encampment and give firing demonstrations on Saturday and will have an encampment only on Sunday.
June 22
Sunday in the Park Series - Storytelling at the Scruggs House
July 5
Independence Day celebration. Click on the link to read more about this event.
July 27
Sunday in the Park Series - Sing-a-long and Sachet Making at the Scruggs House
2:00 - 4:00
August 23-24, 2008 Founders Day Weekend
September 28
Sunday in the Park Series - Quill pen writing at the Scruggs House
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