More Revolutionary War battles & skirmishes took place in South Carolina than any other colony during the American Revolution.
Ninety Six National Historic Site is home to 2 Revolutionary War battle sites.
When you visit, you will see:
the original 1781 Star Fort, Historic roads like the Cherokee Path & Charleston Road, the original town sites of Ninety Six & Cambridge, the reconstructed Stockade Fort & siege trenches, an Historic cabin we have set up as the Black Swan Tavern, & much more!
Come learn about Ninety Six's Colonial History.
Spend an hour. Spend the day.
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, around Clemson, SC today. You can view the remnants of the Cherokee Path & many other historic roads at Ninety Six National Historic Site.