A purple and yellow sunset behind trees with luminaries litup in the forground.

Autumn Candlelight Tour - Reservations Required

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Special Event
  • Oct 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM
  • Free

On Saturday, October 14, visitors will be invited to explore history by candlelight. Tours of the one-mile interpretive trail will begin at 6:30 p.m. Along the path, Living Historians will present scenes from historic Ninety Six. Tours will depart every 15 minutes with the last tour at 9:00 p.m. Each one hour and fifteen-minute tour will be accompanied by a guide who will lead the way back in time with a period-style lantern.

The park visitor center will remain open during the tours until 9:00 p.m. for those who would like to watch the park’s 22-minute film, “Ninety Six: Crossroads of a Revolution,” browse the bookstore, and discover artifacts in the museum.

Tour reservations are required. To reserve your FREE tickets, call the park at (864) 543-4068 ext. 3 Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visitors should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and walking shoes. The trail may be uneven in some areas and caution is recommended. Visitors are also encouraged to bring a flashlight and to carpool as parking will be limited.

In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 34.146634, -82.023249

Schedule

Date:

Oct 14, 2023

Time:

6:30 PM

Duration:

3 hours and 30 minutes

The first tour will start at 6:30 pm and the last at 9:00 pm. Each tour will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Contact Information

Park Visitor Center
(864) 543-4068 ext. 3

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Living History
  • Walk
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