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Ninety Six National Historic Site
A Visit with Director Mainella
Ninety Six NHS park staff with Director Mainella 2004

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Eric Williams, Melinda M Zupon, Director Mainella & Supt Farrell Saunders

Date: October 25, 2004

Ninety Six National Historic Site’s Chief Ranger Eric Williams and Interpretive Park Ranger Melinda M. Zupon had the honor of meeting and talking with Director Fran Mainella and Southeast Regional Director Pat Hooks on Monday, October 25, 2004 while the Directors visited Cowpens National Battlefield. Representatives from Ninety Six NHS, Cowpens NB, Kings Mountain, Overmountain Victory Trail NHT, Musgrove Mill State Park, and members of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation greeted the Directors.

Star Fort  

Did You Know?
The Star Fort was built in late 1780 & completed in early 1781 by Loyalist soldiers & slaves. The eight point Star Fort walls were originally 14 feet high. Today, they are a little weatherworn, but they are original. You can view the original Star Fort at Ninety Six National Historic Site.

Last Updated: September 10, 2006 at 15:38 EST