On our way traveling from Charlotte, N.C. to Ashville, we stopped at Cowpens Battlefield. This is where a historic battle took place during the Revolutionary War on January 17, 1781. 

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Dad just loves stuff like this.  He's a history lover, and knows every battle in every war, it seems.  

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 The kids posed for me to take pictures at historical markers.

At each marker, Dad gave a little history lesson.  There were no tests at the end of the tour, though.

If everyone in the picture does not look perky and happy, it is because this was a hot and humid day.  We were all miserable because of it!

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The historical narrations gave us a lot of information, but I don't think dh needed it.

Now, here is where mom gets interested!   (Strategic battles, yawn.....)

This is a cabin that presides on Cowpens Battlefield.  I thought this was adorable, and read all the history about the family that dwelled here.  Dad skipped this part - he sat in the car. 

Eleven children lived under this roof!