News Release

Ninety Six National Historic Site Is Modifying Operations To Implement Local Health Guidance

Date: March 31, 2020
Contact: Dawn Davis, 843-297-6051

Ninety Six, SC – In response to guidance from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the State of South Carolina, Ninety Six National Historic Site (NHS) is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  

As of March 31, 2020, Ninety Six NHS will offer very limited services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. At NinetySix NHS, the following services and operations will be suspended in order to comply with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the State of South Carolina health guidance: 

 

• No boating or fishing at Star Fort Pond
• Fishing Pier (closed)
• Boat ramp (closed)
• Parking lot at Star Fort Pond(closed)
• Restrooms (closed)
• Visitor Center (closed)
• Special Events and all programs cancelled

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Ninety Six National Historic Site is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outdoor spaces, at Ninety Six National Historic Site remain accessible to the public in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local health guidance, in addition to entry fees being waived for visitors.   

 

• The grounds, and Visitor Center parking lot are currently accessible 
   

If contemplating a visit to a national park during this pandemic, the NPS asks visitors to adhere to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health authorities to protect visitors and employees. As services are limited, the NPS urges visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safer and healthier.

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check the park website www.nps.gov/nisi and social media at www.facebook.com/ninetysixNPS for specific details about park operations.  

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