• 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.

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April 15, 2013
Fishing Rodeo
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources hosts the Star Fort Pond youth fishing rodeo on Saturday, May 4, 2013. This will be the first time the youth fishing rodeo will occur in a number of years.

April 13, 2013
Star Fort Pond Dam; Partial Temporary Closures Expected
National Park Service Awards Contract for Repair of Star Fort Pond Dam; Partial Temporary Closures Expected

April 07, 2013
revolution at the star fort
To honor Ninety Six’s Revolutionary War history, Ninety Six National Historic Site will host a weekend of special events on April 13- 14, 2013. “96 Crossroads: Revolution at the Star Fort” is a free event! Programs and activities will be held from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Saturday, and 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on Sunday. The Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm both days.

March 13, 2013
96 Crossroads Save the Date
Save the Date for 96 Crossroads: Revolution at the Star Fort.

March 06, 2013
Economic Benefits in 2011
Ninety Six National Historic Site Tourism Creates $3,711,000 in Local Economic Benefit; Part of $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide

Did You Know?

Map of South Carolina

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.