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

    Ninety Six

    National Historic Site South Carolina

Laws & Policies

Federal regulations covering all National Park Service lands are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Chapter 1.

 
New Federal Firearms Law
As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws. to legally possess firearms in this park.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point about state and local firearms laws please visit our state's website: http://www.sled.sc.gov/Reciprocity1.aspx?MenuID=CWP
 
Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

 

 

Ninety Six also has a horseback riding policy along with a map of the horse trails. In addition, the park also has fishing and boating regulations for the Star Fort Pond.

You might be wondering if you can pick fruit and nuts at park: The Superintendent's Compendium allows the gathering (within park boundaries) one gallon per family/group per day of blackberries, wild plums, walnuts, and pecans.

Did You Know?

Light Horse Harry Lee

Light Horse Harry Lee got his nickname because of his daring rides against the British.  Lee’s Legion wore green uniforms like those of the British Cavalryman Banastre Tarleton.  It allowed them to operate in enemy territory & blend with the landscape. You can see where Lee fought at Ninety Six NHS.