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

Cannon and Maham Tower

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 monument to patriot James Birmingham, the first South Carolinian to die in the American Revolution

A British regimental coat hangs on a tent.

A British regimental coat hangs on the middle tent during a special event.

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.

A British flag flies over the stockade fort.

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

Physical Address:

Ninety Six National Historic Site

1103 Hwy 248

Ninety Six, SC 29666

Mailing Address:

Ninety Six National Historic Site

1103 Hwy 248

Ninety Six, SC 29666

contact-details

Phone Number: 8645434068 Voice

Email Address: NISI_Information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

2 miles south of Ninety Six, SC on Hwy 248. For more detailed information, click on "Directions Details" below.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Park Grounds

The visitor center parking lot is open 8:30-4:30, with the exception of certain federal holidays. The front gate closes at 4:30. 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. The visitor center is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Christmas (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

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.