When Americans think of the Revolutionary War, they often picture battles like Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts or the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s a classic underdog story – and one that many historians believe holds a key to the success of the American Revolution. 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 ...

COWPENS, S.C. (WSPA) – To understand present-day Cowpens, one must first understand the area’s history and the battle fought that segmented this small Upstate area into the town known for the critical ...

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 ...

Spartanburg, S.C. (WSPA)- The Battle of Cowpens happened 245 years ago, and now those passionate about this history want to gather with you this weekend. This event aims to commemorate this great ...

We learned in school the Battle of Saratoga in New York was unequivocally the turning point of the Revolutionary War. Its significance is real: Saratoga helped secure French alliance and transformed ...

Professor Lumpkin discusses in detail the forces which met on the day of January 17, 1781. In this second part on the Battle of Cowpens, we stand with Professor Lumpkin on the actual battlefield, with ...

On January 17, 1781, one of the most important battles of the American Revolution was fought just north of Spartanburg. The Cowpens National Battlefield will commemorate the 237th anniversary of the ...

The Cowpens National Battlefield is celebrating the 234th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens, a landmark victory in the American Revolution this weekend. “It’s very rare we get to celebrate the ...