"Militia marching" by U.S. National Park Service , public domain
Ninety Six
National Historic Site - South Carolina
Ninety Six National Historic Site, also known as Old Ninety Six and Star Fort, is located about 60 miles (96 kilometers) south of Greenville, South Carolina. It was established to preserve the original site of Ninety Six, South Carolina, a small town established in the early 18th century.
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Ninety Six National Historic Site, also known as Old Ninety Six and Star Fort, is located about 60 miles (96 kilometers) south of Greenville, South Carolina. It was established to preserve the original site of Ninety Six, South Carolina, a small town established in the early 18th century.
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.
2 miles south of Ninety Six, SC on Hwy 248. For more detailed information, click on "Directions Details" below.
Ninety Six National Historic Site
Open Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Museum contains a reproduction 3-pounder cannon, artifacts found on the battlefield, and other exhibits. "Ninety Six: Crossroads" is a 22-minute video shown on request. Sales Outlet operated by America's National Parks offers books, postcards, and theme-related souvenirs.
2 miles south of Ninety Six, SC on Hwy 248. For more detailed information, please click on "Directions Details" below.
Cannon and Maham Tower
A cannon is in the left foreground with the Maham rifle tower in the distance.
Cannon and Maham Tower
Exhibit in the Fog
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.
1781 Battlefield View
The walking trail winds past a cannon and a rifle tower.
The walking trail winds past a cannon and a rifle tower.
Road Signs
A wooden sign shows the direction of important places in 1781.
A wooden sign shows the direction of important places in 1781.
Birmingham Monument
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
Tent Row
A British regimental coat hangs on a tent.
A British regimental coat hangs on the middle tent during a special event.
Divine Service
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.
Flag at Stockade
A British flag flies over the stockade fort.
A British flag flies over the stockade fort.
Sign and Flag
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.
NPS Geodiversity Atlas—Ninety Six National Historic Site, South Carolina
Each park-specific page in the NPS Geodiversity Atlas provides basic information on the significant geologic features and processes occurring in the park. [Site Under Development]
historic sunken Island Ford Road
Intrusted to a Letter
Harry Dana procured a unique assortment of letters from the American Revolution, largely related to George Washington’s time in his Cambridge headquarters. Now collections of Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site. these letters provide insight into what people chose to “intrust to a Letter."
signature block of letter
Series: National Park Service Geodiversity Atlas
The servicewide Geodiversity Atlas provides information on <a href="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/geoheritage-conservation.htm">geoheritage</a> and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/geodiversity.htm">geodiversity</a> resources and values all across the National Park System to support science-based management and education. The <a href="https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1088/index.htm">NPS Geologic Resources Division</a> and many parks work with National and International <a href="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/park-geology.htm">geoconservation</a> communities to ensure that NPS abiotic resources are managed using the highest standards and best practices available.
park scene mountains
Districts to Counties
How the districts and counties of South Carolina changed since the 1700s.
1775 map of North and South Carolina showing towns, boundary lines, and geological features.
Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program
Explore the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution with this Junior Ranger program that features five units of the National Park Service!
Green cover of Junior Ranger Program with five photographs of different parks.