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April 5-6, 2008:

Events:

Saturday, April 5: 9:00am until 5:00pm

Sunday, April 6: 10:00am until 3:00pm

  • Ranger & volunteer led walking tours
  • Fairewynds” (18th century music, magic, fire-eating & more)
  • Cherokee Peace Chief Little Carpenter (Rob Rambo)
  • Living History Camps & demonstrations
  • Colonial Music
  • Musket Demonstration & Firings
  • Featured Speaker: Dr. William Brockington of the University of South Carolina: Aiken
  • Meet Robert Gouedy -First trader of Ninety Six (Durham Hunt)
  • Common Knowledge: Everyday Life Skills of Early Settlers
  • 18th c Tales of an African American Woman (Kitty Wilson Evans)
  • Kid's activties & games
  • And much more!

Download a schedule here or copies will be available at the Park the day of the event.

Download a schedule of events here.

Download a map & key here.

 

 
In the Pillory...
Ninety Six National Historic Site
In the Pillory...
 
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Ninety Six National Historic Site
Colorful Ladies
 
Cherokee Peace Chief Little Carpenter
Ninety Six National Historic Site
Cherokee Peace Chief Little Carpenter
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Did You Know?
Ninety Six got its name around 1730 because it was believed to be 96 miles from here to Keowee, which was a Lower Cherokee town, near where Clemson, SC is today. You can view the remnants of the Cherokee Path & many other historic roads at Ninety Six National Historic Site.

Last Updated: May 25, 2008 at 15:24 EST