![]() Mitch Litwer ![]() VIP Mitch Litwer Save the Dates!Prelude to the Southern CampaignNovember 15-16, 2025: The commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the first battle at Ninety Six will be November 15th-16th 2025. Special events and a living history encampment will help tell the story of the first land battle of the American Revolution in the South. Programing is subject to change, but may include:
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm: Ranger Talk - Trouble Brews: Prelude to War On November 19, 1775, in the American Revolution's first land battle in the South took place when 1,900 loyalists attacked about 600 patriots gathered at Ninety Six under Major Andrew Williamson. After three days of fighting, the two sides agreed to a truce, but patriot spirit was running high. Patriot leaders mounted an expedition to sweep away any loyalist supporters. But subduing the king's friends did not bring peace. A savage war of factions broke out that lasted until 1781 when Ninety Six was the site of the longest land siege of the Revolutionary War. Become a 250th Living Historian!250th Living Historian VolunteerAmerica 250 Resources
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Last updated: July 23, 2025