Experiences
Experience history by candlelight. Tours of the one-mile interpretive trail will begin at 7:00 pm. Along the path, Living Historians will present scenes from historic Ninety Six. Tours will depart every 15 minutes with the last tour at 9:00 pm. Each one hour and fifteen-minute tour will be accompanied by a guide who will lead the way back in time with a period-style lantern.
The park visitor center will remain open during the tours until 9:00 p.m. for those who would like to watch the park’s 22-minute film, “Ninety Six: Crossroads of a Revolution,” browse the bookstore, and discover artifacts in the museum.
Visitors should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and walking shoes. The trail may be uneven in some areas and caution is recommended. Visitors are also encouraged to bring a flashlight and to carpool as parking will be limited.
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 exhibits. "Ninety Six: Crossroads" is a 22-minute video shown on request. Sales Outlet operated by America's National Parks offers books, postcards, and theme-related souvenirs.
Outdoor Activities
As the weather warms many people start preparing to pull out their fishing rods and head to the water. Once they have cast their line they will relax, exersise patience, make memories, and hopefully be rewarded with a nice catch as they enjoy the outdoors.
Star Fort Pond is a populare fishing spot for many locals and other visitors from around the state. Open for fishing from April through October on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturday some of the species found in the pond are largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker, and channel catfish fishing.
The pond is not only shared with other visitors but with many wild animals as well, including ducks, ospray, turtles, and even otters. All of these animals are protected by the park. To help keep these animals safe and make the park more enjoyable to others please take all your belongings, food, and trash with you when you leave to help us keep the pond beautiful.
Before heading out to fish though make sure you have all that you need and that you know the rules and regulations.
Programming
Complete the Booklet at the Park
Ninety Six National Historic Site welcomes Junior Rangers (of all ages) to visit the park and learn about America's past. The Junior Ranger Program is available upon request in the Park's Visitor Center, which is open Wednesday - Sunday (except New Years' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day) 9am to 4pm. The program consists of a booklet 12 activities; the number of activities that must be completed are based on the participant's age. Complete 2 extra activities to earn a special patch. Once completed, return to the Visitor Center to be "sworn-in" as a Junior Ranger and receive a Jr. Ranger badge and certificate.
Complete the Booklet at Home
Even if you can't visit Ninety Six, you can still learn about the park online. Email the park for a copy of the booklet and use the park website and the park's Facebook page to complete the activites from home. When you finish you can mail it to the park. The park address is
Ninety Six National Historic Site
1103 Hwy 248 S
Ninety Six, SC 29666
We will mail you a badge as soon as possible.
The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! You can receive a Jr. Ranger book at either of the five sites or contact the park to have them mail you a copy. You can then complete the actvitities, and earn a Junior Ranger badge! Learn more about units related to the American Revolution.
Complete the Booklet by Visiting the Parks
You may complete this booklet by exploring the five sites in person. Before you visit make sure you know when each site is open. Once you have completed the booklet show it to one of the rangers at any of the parks to recieve your badge!
Complete the Booklet at Home
Even if you can't visit all five sites or if you do not have time to complete the booklet during your visit, you can still complete this Junior Ranger booklet at home. Once you have completed the booklet you may email it or send it by mail to one of the five sites. A ranger from that site will mail you you Southern Campaign Junior Ranger badge!
Are you interested in birds and do you enjoy being in nature? Join a ranger and a volunteer for our weekly birdwalks around Star Fort Pond. We will walk just over 1 mile at a slow pace while looking and listening for birds. All levels of birders are welcome from novice to expert. Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and layered clothes as temperatures will vary during the morning. Also bring binoculars if you have them. We will have a few pairs of binoculars for checkout with a government issued photo ID. The walk is free and there is no admittance to the park.
Join park staff and volunteers for a free, fun, family friendly day of space related activities and crafts.
Are you interested in birds and do you enjoy being in nature? Join a ranger and a volunteer for our First Saturday Birdwalk at Ninety Six National Historic Site. Meet at the Star Fort Pond parking lot off Kinard Road. We will walk 1.25 miles at a slow pace while looking and listening for birds. All levels of birders are welcome from novice to expert. Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and layered clothes as temperatures will vary during the morning. Also bring binoculars if you have them. We will have a few pairs of binoculars for checkout with a government issued photo ID. The walk is free and there is no admittance to the park. There is a portalet style restroom available in the parking lot.
Join us on April 5 and 6, for the 96 Crossroads event, a weekend of living history, special demonstrations, and learning.
Program schedule for Saturday, April 5:
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Colonial Cricket Games
- 11:00 AM Musket Demonstration
- 11:30 AM Swivel Gun Demonstration
- 12:00 PM Guided Battlefield Tour
- 12:15 PM "Regulators, SC Backcountry Crimestoppers!" a 1st person presentation
- 12:30 PM Musket Demonstration
- 1:00 PM Swivel Gun Demonstration
- 1:30 PM Salina Baker presentation and book signing on "The Line of Splendor"
- 2:00 PM Guided Battlefield Tour
- 2:30 PM Musket Demonstration
- 3:00 PM Common Sense and Plain Truth" a 1st person presentation
- 3:30 PM Salina Baker presentation and book signing on "The Line of Splendor"
Saturday, April 5, Children's Activities
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Quill Writing
- 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sachets
Program schedule for Sunday, April 6:
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Colonial Cricket Games
- 12:00 PM Musket Demonstration
- 1:00 PM Guided Battlefield Tour
- 2:00 PM Musket Demonstration
- 3:00 PM Guided Battlefield Tour
Sunday, April 6, Children's Activities
- 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Sachets
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Quill Writing
Join us as we commemorate and remember those who fought in died in the first Revolutionary War battle in the South.
More information to come.
If you are a living historian or reenactor this event is by invitation only. Pre-registration is required for all reenactment units and participants. Registration materials will be sent directly to the unit or individuals. However, all registered participants are responsible for complying with event safety and authenticity standards.
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