• 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 & parking is CLOSED Wednesdays & Thursdays. Fridays - Tuesdays, the park will be open 10 AM - 4 PM. Star Fort Pond is CLOSED 9 AM Sundays – 9 AM Tuesdays.

Walk Where Battles Were Fought and Heroes Were Forged

Here 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 and abandoned to the elements. Two Revolutionary War battles that claimed over 100 lives took place at this location.

Features

  • Aerial view of Star Fort by William A. Bake

    Plan Your Visit

    Ninety Six NHS has several activities available for visitors. Walking trails, having a picnic, and viewing a movie and exhibits are just a few.

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  • British flag flies in the Star Fort

    Special Events

    Find out more about special events, programs, and guided tours held at Ninety Six NHS throughout the year.

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  • NPS Arrowhead inside bubble

    Follow Us

    We use social media to reach out to our visitors and to continue the conversation.

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  • Lt. Col. John Harris Cruger

    People of Ninety Six

    Learn more about some people that made history at Ninety Six.

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  • James Birmingham?

    Searching for Ancestors

    Tracing lineage can be a daunting task and requires a lot of time and research. Discover how you can locate your Revolutionary War ancestors.

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Did You Know?

Lt Col John Harris Cruger

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.