Battlefield

Hucks Defeat

Huck’s Defeat occurred on July 12, 1780. The battleground is on the site of Historic Brattonsville, a former colonial plantation.

  • Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Restrooms
  • WiFi

Know Before You Go

The house that Colonel William Bratton built in 1776, where British Captain Christian Huck confronted Bratton’s wife Martha Robertson on July 11, 1780, still exists today and is incorporated into Historic Brattonsville. Today, visitors can visit the house and learn more about the battle via interpretative signs near the structure.  

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Operating Hours

Tuesday - Saturday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Programming ends at 4 p.m. Site open until 5 p.m.

Sunday
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Self-guided tours.

Monday
Closed

Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (and the day following Thanksgiving), Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Site closed until 3:00 p.m. for selected special events, including Christmas Candlelight Tours. Subject to change.

Admission & Tickets

Adults (18-59)
$8

Seniors (60+)
$7

Youth (4-17)
$5

Members & Children 3 and younger
Free

Directions

Close to Rock Hill. Take I-77 Exit 82B. Follow signs on Cherry Rd./Hwy 322. After approximately 17 miles turn left onto Brattonsville Rd. Continue for approximately 2 miles; Historic Brattonsville’s Visitor’s Center and parking will be on the left.

Please note for some events Brattonsville Road is closed for visitor safety. Please allow additional travel time to follow the posted detour. 

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Due to the historical nature of the grounds and houses, some of our structures have limited access. 
  • Hightower Hall offers first-floor ADA accessibility.  
  • The site is spread out and walking is needed to get to different parts of the site. However, we do have a golf cart to help with transportation across the site and to and from parking. Available at special events. 
  • Handicapped parking is located right beside the Visitor’s Center or in the gravel lot behind it. 
  • Trails have limited accessibility.
  • Social stories and sensory kits are offered at the front desk for those with special sensory needs.
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