Ninety Six National Historic Site • South Carolina

A cannon is in the left foreground with the Maham rifle tower in the distance.

A corten steel figure of a Native American stands sentinel in the fog.

The walking trail winds past a cannon and a rifle tower.

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 British regimental coat hangs on a tent.

Reenactors listen as another reenactor presents and 18th century church service.

A British flag flies over the stockade fort.

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

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
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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 patriot James Birmingham, the first South Carolinian to die in the American Revolution
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A British regimental coat hangs on the middle tent during a special event.
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Reenactors sit in chairs in front of the Black Swan Tavern 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 during a special event.
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What the earthen Star Fort may have looked like with its spikes and sandbags.

Learn what makes the Star Fort at Ninety Six so special.

Two lines of soldiers in red coats fire muskets with smoke coming out of them.

250th Anniversary of First Battle

Learn important information about the 250th Anniversary of the first battle of Ninety Six taking place in November 2025.

Two rangers in front of the southern states and surrounded by a ring of 13stars

Join Rangers Adrian and William as they explore the well-known and not-so-known stories from the American Revolution from the American South

Students gather around a historic weapons demonstration.

Education Materials

From field trips to traveling trunks find the educational materials you need for your class.

A colonial living historian cleans his musket in front of his tent and the park sign.

Upcoming Events

See what events are planned at the park.

Three women in blue volunteer jackets stand at a children's table.

Children's activity table.

Flat gray stone monument dedicated to James Birmingham.

James Birmingham Monument

James Birmingham, of the Long Cane Militia, is considered to have been the first Patriot killed in the South during the American Revolution.

A great blue heron standing in a flooded forest.

A Great Place for Birds

Many birds are found at Ninety Six and is a favorite location for many birders.

Ninety Six National Historic Site sign

Virtual Tour of 96

This online tour allows you to preview what Ninety Six has to offer.

Last updated: July 19, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Ninety Six National Historic Site
1103 Hwy 248
Ninety Six, SC 29666

Phone:

864 543-4068

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