Cowpens National Battlefield | Visitor Center

Category: Visitor center

Address: 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341, USA

Phone: +18644612828

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Harley Wanderer

Sep 12, 2022

Found this on the way to somewhere. What a gem of a site. Rangers were very friendly and helpful. Don't miss the movie.

Jeannine Sharaga

Sep 5, 2022

Visitors center closed Sunday. Walked the 1 mile vistor center pathway, self guiding tour was very interesting.

Joshua Dingler

Aug 31, 2022

Fun trip! Visitor's center was closed Monday and Tuesday. I'd recommend parking at the visitor's center and doing the battlefield loop or battlefield loop parking #2 and follow the loop around to the right. Don't recommend parking at battlefield loop parking #1

Daniel John

Aug 30, 2022

A beautiful park rich with history.

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Questions & Answers

Do they allow metal detecting?

Caleb Hall | Sep 28, 2018
Jack Satterfield | Sep 28, 2018

I have seen sign saying No

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Can I research info on my ancestor who fought in this battle on site?

Nan Henderson | Sep 28, 2017
Charles T Carter | Sep 28, 2017

I would research my ancestry at thr

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Is there a road bike trail?

Craig Thomas | Sep 27, 2021
Michael Wolfe | Sep 27, 2021

Yes there is a paved road around the whole place you can drive or ride or walk on very nice and many bike trails that are very well taking care of

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I was visiting on Sunday and the visitor center was closed with a sign stating park staff is available Wed-Sat 10am-3pm but no mention of the movie. Has it been playing during the pandemic? If so, when and how?

Kowalski | Sep 27, 2021
Dane Ball | Sep 27, 2021

When they are open they have small tents outside. The movie was being shown from a laptop.

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Is there a war reenactment scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 9th?

Paul Brocker | Sep 27, 2020
Sherrie Stanton | Sep 27, 2020

It's called living history day. Demonstrations at 10:20, 11:20, 12:20, 1:20 and 2:20.

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Is there a covered place there to have a small wedding (100 people)?

Jennifer Mason | Sep 28, 2019
Jeremy Morris | Sep 28, 2019

There's one spot under a big tree that could work for maybe a dozen or two people. But nothing for 100. If you go on the pathways there are shaded areas you could fit that many though. I'd definitely call ahead, they might be able to help clear out a spot.

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Can you use the bike trail after hours?

Angela Henderson | Sep 28, 2019
Joel Yarbrough Sr. | Sep 28, 2019

You can you just need to park at the trailhead. It's past the main entrance on hwy 11 on the right. It's marked

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I know the center closes at 5, but do the trails close at the same time?

Wade Wright | Jul 29, 2022
Jack Underwood | Jul 29, 2022

Trails and the main road are open to the public after 5 pm

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Can we get a private tour for a family who descendants of Richard & Robert Scruggs?

Mickey Dorland | May 30, 2022
janeal kitchens | May 30, 2022

I'm not sure. But the trail is easy and signs are up telling you about the battle throughout the trail

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Are you open Easter Sunday to see the movie?

Ellen Davison | Apr 30, 2022
David Clark | Apr 30, 2022

At the moment they aren't open any Sunday

Will the Building be open on Easter Sunday in order to see the movie?

Ellen Davison | Apr 30, 2022
Amy Barnes | Apr 30, 2022

We were there on wednesday, and they were not able to show the movie, due to technical difficulties.

Do they allow ghost hunting?

TJ Johnson | Mar 1, 2022
Cecelia Greenberg-English | Mar 1, 2022

Best to call them.

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About how long does it take to tour the battlefield

Travis Aldous | Nov 1, 2021
Going about my Fathers business | Nov 1, 2021

That depends on if ur driving through the park or on foot..if driving through and visiting the center at the same time about a hour total..if on foot..about 3 hours..if on bike about 2 hours..if hiking the trails on both ends of the grounds ur looking at 3 hours trail time..

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What days is the living enactment this year?

Ann minch | Nov 1, 2021
Jacob Conley | Nov 1, 2021

Not sure check website

Can I bring my dig here?

Tina Reece | Sep 27, 2021
Maggie Felden | Sep 27, 2021

As long as it remains on a 6 ft leash and you clean up after it, yes.

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Can I bring my Boston Terrier as long as I keep her on a leash?

thomas pounds | Sep 27, 2021
Elesha Ellison | Sep 27, 2021

Yep. I was there recently. A number of the few there had their puppers with them.

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why does it say 1791? war ran from 1775 to 1783...

Landon Efird | Sep 27, 2021
Ryan Junior | Sep 27, 2021

It took place on January 17, 1781...

Can you larp here?

Richard W. (orcboy925) | Sep 27, 2020
aditya bhattacharya | Sep 27, 2020

I would think not given its historic nature. You might want to check with Park services.

What hotels are close by?

Donald Ross | Sep 27, 2020
Brian | Sep 27, 2020

Yes Spartanburg is the best location from there

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How long does it take to see things?

Anthony Mann | Sep 28, 2019
Melissa Hoffman | Sep 28, 2019

How long does it take you to walk a mile? Plus there's two informative videos they play in the visitor center. I'd say an hour or so if you really look around and read everything. If all you do is want your NPS passport stamp: 5-10 min. But that's not really the whole point is it?

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Do you have to keep your dog on a leash walking the trail?

David Peacock | Sep 28, 2019
anti clickbait | Sep 28, 2019

Yes to leash required,not sure of length but is one of the regulations.

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Do they still do the free fireworks show for the 4th of July

Kristi Bright | Sep 28, 2018
Jessica Williams | Sep 28, 2018

They are having a "Celebration of Freedom" on the 7th, but it doesn't look like they have anything planned for today/tonight (per Facebook page).

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