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National Historic Site · SC

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then abandoned to the elements. And two Revolutionary War battles claimed over 100 lives. Come discover the 18th century history of South Carolina.

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Photos

A cannon is in the left foreground with the Maham rifle tower in the distance.
Cannon and Maham Tower
A corten steel figure of a Native American stands sentinel in the fog.
A corten steel figure of a Native American stands sentinel in the fog.
The walking trail winds past a cannon and a rifle tower.
The walking trail winds past a cannon and a rifle tower.
A wooden sign shows the direction of important places in 1781.
A wooden sign shows the direction of important places in 1781.
A monument to James Birmingham, the first South Carolinian to die in the American Revolution
A monument to patriot James Birmingham, the first South Carolinian to die in the American Revolution
A British regimental coat hangs on a tent.
A British regimental coat hangs on the middle tent during a special event.
Reenactors listen as another reenactor presents and 18th century church service.
Reenactors sit in chairs in front of the Black Swan Tavern as another reenactor presents and 18th century church service.
A British flag flies over the stockade fort.
A British flag flies over the stockade fort.
A blue Liberty flag is in the right foreground with the park entrance sign behind it.
A blue Liberty flag is in the right foreground with the park entrance sign behind it during a special event.

Activities

  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Living History
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store