Ninety Six National Historic Site

Campsite B 48

Campsite B-48

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.

Cannon and Maham Tower

Exhibit 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.

Road Signs

A wooden sign shows the direction of important places in 1781.

Birmingham Monument

A monument to patriot James Birmingham, the first South Carolinian to die in the American Revolution

Tent Row

A British regimental coat hangs on the middle tent during a special event.

Divine 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.

Sign and Flag

A blue Liberty flag is in the right foreground with the park entrance sign behind it during a special event.

Campsite B-48

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2 miles south of Ninety Six, SC on Hwy 248. For more detailed information, click on "Directions Details" below.

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Ninety Six National Historic Site Facility

Open Wednesday-Sunday from 9 am to 4 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.

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