• Aerial View of the Star Fort by William A. Bake

    Ninety Six

    National Historic Site South Carolina

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  • NEW OPERATING HOURS AND CLOSURES

    Effective 3.10.13 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Visitor Center is CLOSED Wednesdays & Thursdays. Fridays - Tuesdays, the Visitor Center will be open 10 AM - 4 PM. Star Fort Pond is CLOSED 9 AM Sundays – 9 AM Tuesdays.

  • Star Fort Pond Dam Repairs

    Until Pond Dam Repairs are completed the following restrictions apply: No boats allowed in pond; No traffic allowed across the dam, including walking; No fishing on the dam; No admittance beyond construction fencing. Fishing is allowed on designated days.

Park Fun

Scout Groups:

Many scout groups enjoy the park throughout the year. The Blue Ridge Council, BSA have created a special scout hike. The hike patch is available only through the Blue Ridge Council, BSA. Ninety Six does not carry the scout patch. However, if you visit the Eastern National Bookstore, there is a Ninety Six National Historic Site patch for purchase. For more information, contact the Blue Ridge Council, BSA directly for more information.  

Download the Hike here.

Many scout groups and individual scouts also do service projects and volunteer at the park. Please contact the park for more information. 

Did You Know?

Battle for Star Fort June 18, 1781

More Revolutionary War battles & skirmishes took place in South Carolina than any other Colony. Ninety Six National Historic Site is home to two Revolutionary War battles, one in 1775 & the other in 1781.