British Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton's reputation preceded him before he would clash with American forces at the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, marking a turning point in the Revolutionary War. His story ...

CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Those new to South Carolina may not know that the state played a vital role in the American Revolution, and much of that history can be found in the Upstate.

That's all American Brigadier General Daniel Morgan wanted from his first line militiamen at the Battle of Cowpens on Jan. 17, 1781, according to Jim Stempel, the author of "American Hannibal." It may ...

WEBVTT HISTORIANS TELLS US THAT JANUARY 17TH, 1781...MARKED A TURNING POINT IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. EVERY YEAR...IT GIVES PEOPLE A CHANCE TO CELEBRATE AT COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD. KATHY MCKAY IS ...

For an hour in 1781, a placid cow pasture in Cherokee County lit up with rifle and cannon fire and turned the tide of the American Revolution. Cowpens National Battlefield in Cherokee County ...

Aca,!EoeAca,!EoeWe study the past to awaken the futureAca,!A? - President John F. Kennedy This week marks the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens, S.C., during the Revolutionary War. It is ...

After two weeks and 40 acres, a new archaeological search at Cowpens National Battlefield has produced artifacts believed to be from the Battle of Cowpens during the Revolutionary War. Archaeologists ...

Historians and community members are discussing the wording found on the new plates, which are designed to commemorate the ...

COWPENS, S.C. (WSPA) — An anniversary to commemorate a decisive battle in America’s fight for independence has been postponed amid a government shutdown. But the community is stepping in to ensure the ...

Last month, I devoted my weekly column to the Kettle Creek Battlefield near Washington, Georgia. That 256-acre park marks a significant 1779 Patriot victory. Outnumbered two-to-one, South Carolina and ...

click image for close-up After the revolutionary war, the Continental Congress awarded General Daniel Morgan a gold plaque for his victory at the Battle of Cowpens, which took place in January 1781 in ...