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Ninety Six National Historic Site

Cherokee Indian

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...
 
Colorful ladies
Ninety Six National Historic Site
Colorful Ladies
 
Cherokee Peace Chief Little Carpenter
Ninety Six National Historic Site
Cherokee Peace Chief Little Carpenter
Musket firings  

Did You Know?
On June 18, 1781, 50 men called the Forlorn Hope rushed forward to attack the Star Fort. They were led by Lt Isaac Duval of 1st MD & Lt Samuel Selden of 1st VA. The name Forlorn Hope means that many would be wounded or killed in the attack.

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