Ledger photo / SCOTT POWELL Natural herbs and strong medicine drinks were staples of 18th Century medicine as shown at this demonstration Saturday morning. It was one of several activities held at Cowpens National Battlefield to mark the 226th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens. Historian George Fields took on the role of American Revolutionary War Brig. Gen. Daniel Morgan this weekend, leading 80 people on a two-day march to remember the Battle of Cowpens.

The 25-mile walk allowed local residents to retrace the steps Morgan and his militia marched on their way to their confrontation with British troops. The walk ended shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday at the Cowpens Battlefield Visitor's Center where re-enactor groups had set up camp.

After a 10-minute rest, Fields joined his fellow walkers in eating army rations of "Morgan Beans and Beef Stew."

Fields helped organize the Morgan's March last year for the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens. The event was so successful that the historian agreed to lead the march again this year.

"This is a living classroom. We planned our route so it would be as close as possible to how Daniel Morgan would have gone to get to Cowpens battlefield," Fields said. "The first four miles were on unimproved roads so we were walking through the mud and crossing streams just like the militia would have done. The difficult part for Daniel Morgan and his men was getting here."

Walkers followed a route Saturday that included stops at Wagstop Plantation and Knuckles Chapel Church. Most walkers chose to go home that evening rather than join Mike Fields, George's son, in camping outdoors underneath the stars near White Plains Road.

The walk resumed Sunday at Little Thicketty Creek Bridge. A lunch and worship service was held at noon at the home of Paul and Reba Patterson on Green Acres Road.

Fields mustered the walkers one more time at Cowpens Overmountain Victory Trail before walking the final leg to Cowpens National Battlefield.

There is talk about the march becoming an annual event for the Battle of Cowpens anniversary.

Fields, 75, isn't sure how many more marches he will lead.

"I'm training the next Daniel Morgan," he said.

The Morgan's March was one of several events held Jan. 13-14 at Cowpens National Battlefield which allowed people to learn about life in the American Revolution.

The 3rd Continental Light Dragoon demonstrated calvary techniques used by mounted soldiers in the Battle of Cowpens. Re-enactment groups from the Carolinas discussed soldier uniform wear, cooking, 18th century medicine techniques and held weapon firing demonstrations.

Historian Bobby Moss gave a lecture on the importance of Cowpens in the Revolutionary War.

Dave Sherrill portrayed Benjamin Franklin. Christine Swager, Sheila Ingle and Suzanne Williams participated in a panel discussion on women's perspective of the American Revolution.

Rangers held guided walks by lantern Saturday evening.