Ninety Six National Historic Site

Ninety Six National Historic Site is a national historic site run by the National Park Service in South Carolina.

In the park service’s words

Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then abandoned to the elements. And two Revolutionary War battles claimed over 100 lives. Come discover the 18th century history of South Carolina.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

• Watch Crossroads of a Revolution (22 Minutes): This 22-minute orientation film tells the story of Ninety Six during the 1700s.
• Museum (5 to 30 Minutes): View artifacts and interpretive displays about the park.
• Become a Ninety Six National Historic Site BARK Ranger: Help your pet become a BARK Ranger by practicing the BARK Ranger rules and learning about the park.
• Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger (1 to 5 Days): The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! Complete the activities and earn a Junior Ranger badge!
• Birding at Ninety Six (0 to 12 Hours): Home to around 150 species of birds Ninety Six provides birders with year round access to many bird habitats, including the Star Fort Pond.
• NISI Junior Ranger Program (30 to 120 Minutes): You can earn a Junior Ranger badge at the park and from home.
• Fishing at Star Fort Pond (0 to 12 Hours): Fishing at Ninety Six can be both relaxing and rewarding. Learn were to park and the rules and regulations before casting your line.
• Battlefield Self Guided Tour (30 to 90 Minutes): A one-mile paved trail will take you through the area of the 1781 siege, by the original Star Fort, through the location of the colonial town, and to the Stockade Fort, the location of the 1775 battle.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset. The park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. There are eight parking spots located outside of the front gate for early and late visitors.

Getting there

2 miles south of Ninety Six, SC on Hwy 248. For more detailed information, click on "Directions Details" below.

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

• [Ninety Six National Historic Site](): Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Thu 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM. Visitor Center is CLOSED Monday and Tuesdays. The Visitor Center is OPEN Wednesdays - Sundays from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Park grounds open dawn to dusk. The gate closes at 4:30 PM.

Weather

Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Congaree, about 75 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

• National Park Service Data API: Ninety Six National Historic Site (public domain)
• Official website

Last checked 1 November 2026.