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Ninety Six National Historic Site
The site of the 1775 Battle of Williamson's Fort and a critical outpost for the British after they captured Charleston in 1780, the colonial town of Ninety Six was also the setting of a 28-day siege in 1781. Here, Nathanael Greene’s Patriots attacked the heart of Loyalist commander John Cruger’s defenses — the Star Fort.
South Carolina
Know Before You Go
Planning to walk these hallowed grounds? Take a free tour of the events and locations that shaped the American Revolution with our official web tour or The Liberty Trail app!
Operating Hours
Park Grounds
The park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. There are eight parking spots located outside of the front gate for early and late visitors.
Standard Hours
Monday: Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset
Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset
Star Fort Pond
From April1, to October 31, the Star Fort Pond is open for fishing on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The Pond is CLOSED Sundays through Tuesdays, Thursdays, and from November 1through March 31. From April through October there is a portalet located in the Pond parking lot.
Standard Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday: Closed
Exceptions
Seasonal Closure
11/01/2026 - 11/01/2026
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday: Closed
Admission & Tickets
There are no entrance fees for this park.
Directions
2 miles south of Ninety Six, SC on Hwy 248. For more detailed information, click on "Directions Details" below.
Accessibility & Amenities
- Assistive Listening Systems
- Audio Description
- Baby Changing Station
- Braille
- Captioned Media
- Dock/Pier
- First Aid Kit Available
- Food/Drink - Vending Machine/Self Service
- Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
- Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
- Information
- Information - Maps Available
- Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
- Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
- Parking - Auto
- Parking - Bus/RV
- Picnic Table
- Restroom
- Restroom - Accessible
- Toilet - Flush
- Water - Drinking/Potable
- Wheelchair Accessible
Things To Do
The American Battlefield Trust's digital tour of Ninety Six makes experiencing the site easy and fun--and it's free!
Programming
NISI Junior Ranger Program
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. You can Print the book from home or 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.
Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger
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 print the book from home 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!
Ninety Six National Historic Site Images
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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