Where does the event take place?
The event takes place at the Vancouver National Historic Reserve, which is located primarily between Fort Vancouver Way and Reserve St., from west to east, and from Officers Row to 5th, north to south. Click here for Directions, Shuttle and Parking information. The Vancouver National Historic Reserve brings together a national park, the region’s first military post, and international fur trade emporium, one of the oldest operating airfields, the first national historic site west of the Mississippi River, and a waterfront trail and environmental center on the banks of the Columbia River. Many of these venues are open and operating on July 4th for you to enjoy while waiting for the big fireworks show. For a full list of the days activities, click here.
Most events will be behind the Visitor Center, although some will be inside the Visitor Center and at the Robert Scruggs House on the park. Cowpens National Battlefield is located 10 miles west of Gaffney, SC, and 3 miles east of Chesnee, SC at the intersection of Highways 11, 110, and 221-A. From I-85 northbound, take exit 83. Turn left onto Hwy 110. At the intersection for Hwys 110, 11, and 221A, turn right. The park is on the right. From I-85 southbound, take exit 92 at Gaffney, west toward Chesnee on Hwy 11. The park is about 10 miles on the left. From I-26 eastbound, take exit 5, east toward Chesnee on Hwy 11. The park is about 20 miles on the right. From I-26 westbound, take I-85 North. Take exit 83. Turn left onto Hwy 110. At the intersection of Hwys 110, 11, and 221A, turn right. The park is on the right.
