250th Anniversary of the First Battle of Ninety Six

Living historians bring Ninety Six to life during the anniversary weekends.

Mitch Litwer

 

Historic lantern tours help bring the stories of Ninety Six to life.

Mitch Litwer

Save the Dates!

November 15-16, 2025: The 250th Anniversary of the first battle at Ninety Six will be November 15th-16th 2025. Special events and a living history encampment will commemorate the first land battle of the American Revolution in the South. Programing is subject to change, but may include:

• Battle of 96 Demonstration Narrative
• Colonial Music by Fiddlin' Hayley King
• The Wagon Affair
• Revolutionary War Acheology
• Reading of the Cessation of Arms
• History Row

November 19, 2025: Ranger Talk - Trouble Brews: Prelude to War

November 20, 2025: Ranger Talk - The Calm after the Storm: The Snow Campaign and the repercussions of Nineyt Six

November 21, 2025: Ranger Led Discussion - Using old documents to track down lesser-kown people

November 22, 2025: Wreath laying ceremony commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the first battle at Ninety Six. Also, Author Michael Cecere, who wrote March to Independence: The American Revolution in the Southern Colonies 1775-1776, will be doing an author talk and a book signing. Musket demonstrations will also be held throughout the day.

July 4, 2026: America 250 celebration. Details will be coming soon.

On November 19, 1775, in the American Revolution's first major 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.

 

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America 250 Resources

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  America 250

  Visit the America 250 website

  Learn about events surrounding the 250th Anniversary of our country!

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  South Carolina 250

  Visit the SC 250 website

  There are many upcoming events across South Carolina to celebrate A250

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  Greenwood SC celebrates 250

  Find events in Greenwood County SC

  Ninety Six National Historic Site is located in Greenwood County South Carolina and there are many A250 events taking place.