Ninety Six National Historic Site

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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.
Photos: National Park Service

About 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.

Quick Facts

State South Carolina
Designation National Historic Site
State Code SC
Weather Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.

Location & Map

Ninety Six National Historic Site is located in South Carolina.

Operating Hours

The park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. There are eight parking spots located outside of the front gate for early and late visitors.

Wednesday Sunrise to Sunset
Monday Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday Sunrise to Sunset
Friday Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday Sunrise to Sunset

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

Getting There

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

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Contact & Address

Address Ninety Six National Historic Site, Ninety Six, SC, 29666
Phone 8645434068
Email NISI_Information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

American Revolution Colonization and Settlement Commerce Trade Forts Military Infantry and Militia Battlefields Native American Heritage Wars and Conflicts American Revolutionary War

Things To Do

NISI Junior Ranger Program

NISI Junior Ranger Program

You can earn a Junior Ranger badge at the park and from home.

Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger

Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger

The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! Complete the…

Fishing at Star Fort Pond

Fishing at Star Fort Pond

Fishing at Ninety Six can be both relaxing and rewarding. Learn were to park and the rules and regulations before…

Become a Ninety Six National Historic Site BARK Ranger

Become a Ninety Six National Historic Site BARK Ranger

Help your pet become a BARK Ranger by practicing the BARK Ranger rules and learning about the park.

Watch Crossroads of a Revolution

Watch Crossroads of a Revolution

This 22-minute orientation film tells the story of Ninety Six during the 1700s.

Museum

Museum

View artifacts and interpretive displays about the park.

Visitor Centers

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…

Hours: Visitor Center is CLOSED Monday and Tuesdays. The Visitor Center is OPEN Wednesdays - Sundays from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Park grounds open dawn to dusk. The gate closes at 4:30 PM.

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