Previous 2016 Events
December 3
Harvest & Holidays
1:00 - 4:00
Join us for Harvest & Holiday to learn from reenactors how colonists prepared for the long cold winter and the festive holidays. Visitors can also make their own pinecone bird feeder.
October 22
Autumn Candlelight Tour - CANCELLED
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to cancel the candlelight tour.
September 17
Living History Day - Come learn about colonial food from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
August 25
Founders Day
100th birthday celebration for the National Park Service.
You only turn 100 once, so we're going big for the Centennial Celebration! Think birthday hats, cake, birthday wishes for the next 100 years, face painting, pin the tail on the bison and pin the badge on the ranger! We'll even have a photo booth / selfie station with NPS-themed props. You never know, the 100th visitor may get a special birthday surprise! We'll have the party twice - on Founders Day - Thursday August 25th and again on Saturday August 27th, both days 10 am to 4 pm. We hope to celebrate with you!
August 20
Living History DayCome enjoy the day outside. Meet some reenactors, while they share what life was like in Colonial Ninety Six, South Carolina, and America.
July 16
Living History Day
July 9
Find Your Park After Dark
June 18
Living History Day
June 4
The Trail Less Traveled: American Hiking Society's National Trails Day®
10am to 12:30pm- Join us for a morning hike on the trail less traveled. We will meet at the Star Fort Pond parking to walk the Fisherman's Trail. From this trail you will have the opportunity to experience nature and see birds, turtles, and other wildlife. There will also be some children's activities.
May 21
Kids to park/ Living History Day: Colonial Children
10am to 2pm- Learn what life was like for colonial children. What kind of chores they did. What games they played. There will be hands on activities and crafts to take home.
May 20 - 21BioBlitz (birds)Whether you are a professional ornithologist or just starting to learn about birds you can join in the fun. We will be trying to find and identify as many birds at Ninety Six as possible.Wings Across South Carolina - Bioblitz is a nationwide effort to engage visitors and youth with citizen science and education in their parks. As a regional showcase for Bioblitz, National Park Service and State Park Service sites in South Carolina are working together to make it a statewide event, and a weekend to remember.
May 7
DNR Fishing Rodeo
May 7, 9am to 10am- For youth ages 6-15. All youth must be accompanied by an adult and no adult fishing will be allowed. Pre-registration is preferred but onsite registration is available on site. Register online ar call (803) 737-8483. Sign in occurs 15-30 minutes prior to the session's start time. Bring you own fishing equipment and tackle.http://www.dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed/rodeos/index.html
April 2-3
96 Crossroads
Meet and hear from General George Washington, as portrayed by Mr. David Wolfe. Join a game of cricket, which is similar to baseball and played during the American Revolution. Learn a simple country dance at the Black Swan Tavern. Other highlights include artillery and musket demonstrations. Wander through the encampments to discover military and camp life. Hear from the loyalist and patriot soldiers, militia, and the women and children who followed the troops. Meander among civilians who demonstrate daily activities and practice various crafts and trades. The Sons of the American Revolution will commemorate the lives lost at Ninety Six with a wreath-laying ceremony. Children's activities will occur throughout both days.
April 16
Park Day (volunteer a day to help the park)
Help Ninety Six National Historic Site improve its grounds by joining us to remove exotic plants. Wear appropriate closed-toe shoes and work gloves.
Park Day is sponsored by the Civil War Trust.http://www.civilwar.org/aboutus/events/park-day/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
