Preserved Revolutionary War battlefield featuring a rare earthen star fort, historic siege lines, interpretive trails, and colonial-era landscapes that tell the story of a pivotal Southern campaign during the fight for American independence.
Visitor Center: Wednesday through Sunday, 9am to 4:30pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday
No entrance fee required
How to Get There
From Greenwood (12 mi): Take SC-34 west toward Ninety Six, continue through town, then follow Highway 248 south for approximately 2 miles to the entrance at 1103 Highway 248.
Overview
Ninety Six National Historic Site preserves one of the most important Revolutionary War landscapes in the American South. Long before the Revolution, the area served as a vital crossroads for traders, settlers, and Native American communities. During the war, it became the scene of fierce conflict between Patriot and Loyalist forces. The site's most famous feature is the remarkably preserved Star Fort, an earthen fortification constructed by Loyalists and besieged by Patriot troops under General Nathanael Greene in 1781. Today, walking trails guide visitors through the original battlefield, colonial town site, and defensive works, offering a rare opportunity to explore a Revolutionary War landscape largely intact.
Beyond its military significance, the historic site tells a broader story of frontier life, colonial settlement, and cultural interactions in the South Carolina backcountry. Interpretive exhibits and ranger programs explore the experiences of settlers, enslaved people, Native Americans, soldiers, and merchants who shaped the region's history. Surrounded by forests, open fields, and quiet trails, the park combines natural beauty with nationally significant history. Visitors can experience a setting where pivotal events of the American Revolution unfolded while gaining a deeper appreciation of the challenges and competing loyalties that defined the era.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the https://www.nps.gov/nisi/Ninety Six National Historic Site, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
