Ninety Six National Historic Site

Cannon and Maham Tower
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.
Map showing location of park.
Two trees lay on their sides with their root balls exposed.
Assessment and recovery work continues at national parks in the western Carolinas in the wake of Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene, National Park Service crews continue working to assess damages and begin to restore access to national parks in the western Carolinas.
National Parks in the western Carolinas remain closed in the wake of Hurricane Helene
The National Park Service’s Southern Campaign Parks Group in the western Carolinas remains closed, pending cleanup from Hurricane Helene.
A cannon is in the left foreground with the Maham rifle tower in the distance.
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A corten steel figure of a Native American stands sentinel in the fog.
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The walking trail winds past a cannon and a rifle tower.
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A wooden sign shows the direction of important places in 1781.
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A monument to James Birmingham, the first South Carolinian to die in the American Revolution
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A British regimental coat hangs on a tent.
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Reenactors listen as another reenactor presents and 18th century church service.
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A British flag flies over the stockade fort.
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A blue Liberty flag is in the right foreground with the park entrance sign behind it.
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