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Ninety Six National Historic Site
A Backcountry Holiday
The Black Swan Tavern
Ninety Six National Historic Site
The Black Swan Tavern

Saturday, November 29, 2008

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Start a new holiday tradition with your family by stepping back into history.  The past will come to life as you walk into the historic late 18th century Black Swan Tavern, where costumed interpreters will be demonstrating Backcountry life in the 1700s during the holidays.

 
 
Star Fort  

Did You Know?
The Star Fort was built in late 1780 & completed in early 1781 by Loyalist soldiers & slaves. The eight point Star Fort walls were originally 14 feet high. Today, they are a little weatherworn, but they are original. You can view the original Star Fort at Ninety Six National Historic Site.

Last Updated: January 20, 2008 at 13:36 EST