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

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 cabin, where costumed interpreters will be demonstrating Backcountry life in the 1700s during the holidays.

 
 
 
Lt Col John Harris Cruger  

Did You Know?
The Loyalist commander at Ninety Six in 1781 was Lt Col. John Harris Cruger. He was originally from New York City & had under his command 550 men & only one British officer the rest were American born. You can view the Star Fort where Colonel Cruger commanded at Ninety Six National Historic Site.

Last Updated: December 01, 2008 at 12:59 EST