National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Ninety Six National Historic Site1781 Battlefield
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Ninety Six National Historic Site
Plan Your Visit

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 SixCambridge, 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. 

Franic Marion oil painting  

Did You Know?
Many believe that the character Benjamin Martin in the movie, The Patriot, was based on Francis Marion, but the character was actually a combination of several South Carolina Patriots including, Marion, Thomas Sumter, & Andrew Pickens. You can view paintings of Marion & Pickens at Ninety Six NHS.

Last Updated: September 22, 2006 at 15:51 EST