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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.

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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1103 Highway 248 S Ninety Six, SC 29666
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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

11/01/2025 - 11/01/2025

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
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Ninety Six National Historic Site Images

A cannon is in the left foreground with the Maham rifle tower in the distance.
Cannon and Maham Tower
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A corten steel figure of a Native American stands sentinel in the fog.
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.
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.
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
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 a tent.
A British regimental coat hangs on the middle tent during a special event.
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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.
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A British flag flies over the stockade fort.
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.
A blue Liberty flag is in the right foreground with the park entrance sign behind it during a special event.
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NPS Photo