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.
Star Fort Etched Glass Sign
Ninety Six National Historic Site Announces Installation of New Interpretive Wayside in Partnership with Friends Group
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.
A museum with a table and a decorated wall showing mulitple displays and historical artifacts.
Ninety Six National Historic Site Announces Reopening of Museum Featuring New Exhibits
Ninety Six National Historic Site announces the official museum reopening featuring new exhibits that highlight the park's natural, cultural and historical significance.
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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