30-90 Minutes
Battlefield Self Guided Tour
Ninety Six National Historic Site
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.
Follow the paved one-mile path to the American Revolutionary battlefield. Along the way read the interpretive signs. Stop to learn about the Patriot siege on the original Star Fort, the best preserved earthen star shaped fort from the war. Immerse yourself in the experience of the towns citizens from the Colonial Period to the Revolutionary War. The partially reconstructed Stockade Fort, the location of the 1775 battle as well as part of the 1781 siege. Finish up the loop with the Stockade Fort, the location of the 1775 battle and part of the 1781 siege, and the Logan Log House.
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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingAmerican RevolutionColonization and SettlementTradeEngineeringExplorers and ExpeditionsFortsMilitaryBattlefieldsInfantry and MilitiaTrailsRoads, Routes and HighwaysWars and ConflictsAmerican Revolutionary WarRevolutionary WarRevolutionary War in the SouthSouthern Campaign of the American RevolutionStar FortNinety SixNinety Six National Historic SiteNathanael GreeneGreeneKosciuskoThaddeus KociuszkoKosciuszko MineAndrew Pickensself guided tour
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Duration
30-90 Minutes
Duration Details
Along the trail are interpretie signs describing events that took place at the site.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
This paved trail is approximately three feet wide. There are a few hills and one large hill between the town and the stockade fort. There is a wheel chair for loan in the visitor center on a first come, first served basis.
Pets
Yes — Pets must be on a six-feet leash. Pick up all pet waste and deposit in trash receptacles.
Reservations
No
Age Info
Visitor of all age can enjoy this trail. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Location
Ninety Six Battlefield Trail