Cowpens

https://www.nps.gov/cowp/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowpens_National_Battlefield Cowpens National Battlefield is just east of Chesnee, South Carolina, and near the state line with North Carolina. It preserves a major battlefield of the American Revolutionary War. Brigadier General Daniel Morgan won the Battle of Cowpens, a decisive Revolutionary War victory over British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton on January 17, 1781. It is considered one of the most memorable victories of Morgan and one of the most memorable defeats of Tarleton. “…our success was complete…” -- Daniel Morgan to Nathanael Greene, January 19, 1781 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, was one of only a few in history. From I-85 S, take exit 83. Turn left on Hwy 110, approx. 8 miles. Turn right on Hwy 11. The park is about a half mile on the right. From I-85 N, take exit 92, turn right toward Chesnee on Hwy 11, approx.10 miles on the left. From I-26 E, take exit 5, turn left toward Chesnee on Hwy 11, approx. 20 miles on the right. From I-26 W, take I-85 North, take exit 83. Turn left on Hwy 110, approx. 8 miles. Turn right on Hwy 11. The park is about a half mile on the right. Cowpens National Battlefield Museum contains a reproduction 3-pounder cannon, other weapons and artifacts of the Revolutionary War period, and exhibits. "Cowpens: A Battle Remembered" is an 18-minute video shown hourly in the museum. American Battlefield Trust film on the American Revolution shown in the map room (18 minutes) Sales Outlet operated by America's National Parks offers books, postcards, and theme-related souvenirs. Cowpens National Battlefield is 3 miles west of Chesnee, 10 miles east of Gaffney, and 17 miles south of Spartanburg on SC Hwy 11. For more detailed information, please visit our webpage at http://www.nps.gov/cowp/planyourvisit/directions.htm. Sunrise on Green River Road The sun is coming up on the battlefield in the direction that the Americans would have been facing. Sunrise on Green River Road Visitor Center and US Monument in the Fall The Visitor Center and US Monument are framed by orange and yellow trees. Visitor Center and US Monument in the Fall Robert Scruggs House Robert Scruggs House Robert Scruggs House Washington Light Infantry Monument in the Fog Fog shrouds the 1856 Washington Light Infantry Monument Washington Light Infantry Monument in the Fog Tom Turkey A tom turkey displays his feathers behind the Visitor Center. Tom Turkey Militiaman Firing Musket Smoke puffs up from the vent and a flame shoots out of the muzzle as a militiaman fires his musket. Militiaman Firing Musket 2015 NPS Environmental Achievement Awards Recipients of the 2015 NPS Environmental Achievement Awards Testing the Battle Field at Cowpens (COWP) In 2012, the Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC) undertook an archeological survey of 17 acres of Cowpens National Battlefield (COWP) in search of General Daniel Morgan’s January 16th camp. The survey consisted of two phases: a systematic shovel testing at 20 meter (m) intervals and a systematic metal detector survey using park service employees, local volunteers, and Boy Scouts. Sarah and John recording with global positioning system and paper records at COWP Series: NPS Environmental Achievement Awards Since 2002, the National Park Service (NPS) has awarded Environmental Achievement (EA) Awards to recognize staff and partners in the area of environmental preservation, protection and stewardship. A vehicle charges at an Electric Vehicle charging station at Thomas Edison National Historical Park NPS Geodiversity Atlas—Cowpens National Battlefield, South Carolina Each park-specific page in the NPS Geodiversity Atlas provides basic information on the significant geologic features and processes occurring in the park. [Site Under Development] log house in park Changing Patterns of Water Availability May Change Vegetation Composition in US National Parks Across the US, changes in water availability are altering which plants grow where. These changes are evident at a broad scale. But not all areas experience the same climate in the same way, even within the boundaries of a single national park. A new dataset gives park managers a valuable tool for understanding why vegetation has changed and how it might change in the future under different climate-change scenarios. Green, orange, and dead grey junipers in red soil, mountains in background 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens Discover the schedule of events for the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens! Reenactors stand in line in 18th century military clothing. Alexander Chesney Learn about Alexander Chesney, a commanding officer for a Loyalist militia unit at the Battle of Cowpens on January 17, 1781. Portrait of Alexander Chesney March Into Reading! Your local community has many opportunities for you to discover, learn, and grow! This booklet will help you explore your national parks, state parks, and libraries. Reenactor wearing 18th century military uniform reads a book. Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program Explore the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution with this Junior Ranger program that features five units of the National Park Service! Green cover of Junior Ranger Program with five photographs of different parks. 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