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 TowerPhoto: NPS photo

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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News

Ninety Six National Historic Site Announces Installation of New Interpretive Wayside in Partnership with Friends Group 2026-07-31
Ninety Six National Historic Site installed a new interpretive wayside exhibit for visitors to experience the Star Fort as it may have appeared during the siege of 1781. Through this outdoor interpretive display, visitors can observe an artistic rendering of the Star Fort, etched in glass and positioned along the Battlefield Trail. The glass panel is set in front of the preserved Star Fort earthworks, allowing visitors to see the historic fort image superimposed on the modern landscape.
Ninety Six National Historic Site Announces Reopening of Museum Featuring New Exhibits 2026-06-23
Ninety Six National Historic Site announces the official museum reopening featuring new exhibits that highlight the park's natural, cultural and historical significance.

Photos

A corten steel figure of a Native American stands sentinel in the fog.Photo: NPS photo

The walking trail winds past a cannon and a rifle tower.Photo: NPS photo

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

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 RevolutionPhoto: NPS Photo

A British regimental coat hangs on a tent. — A British regimental coat hangs on the middle tent during a special event.Photo: NPS Photo

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.Photo: NPS Photo

A British flag flies over the stockade fort.Photo: NPS Photo

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.Photo: NPS Photo

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.