Posted in South Carolina October 06, 2017 by

You’ll Love This One Awesome Activity In South Carolina And It Won’t Cost You A Cent

Over in Greenwood County there is a notable historic site of a little more than a thousand acres in size. It was the original site of the community of Ninety Six, which is credited with being the site of the first American Revolutionary War land battle in South Carolina. The event occurred in 1775.

Today this location is a National Historic Landmark - and a place where you can literally stand or walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers.
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And it doesn't cost a dime to spend the day here.
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Starting from the visitor's center you'll find various activities within the large area that makes up this historic site, also known as Old Ninety Six and Star Fort.
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You'll find actual relics from the battle, as well as the famed Star Fort, still in its original earthen formation.
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The fort is surrounded by the Star Fort Battlefield, filled with all sorts of educational props.
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You can walk on Island Ford Road, one of the many original Colonial roads that led into and through Old Ninety Six.
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The historic site is filled with educational marques that aptly explain and illustrate the notable events that occurred here during the war.
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Several primitive trails offer some pleasant endpoints, like ending up at Star Fort Pond.
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And if you time your visit just right, you can drop in during one of the Living History events and witness reenactments.
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You may feel as if you've stepped back in time when you see soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War period clothing riding by on horseback!
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For a fun and free activity that delivers a combination of history and outdoor fun, head to Ninety Six National Historic Site.
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It's located about 60 miles south of Greenville at 1103 Hwy. 248 S, Ninety Six, SC 29666. They sometimes have seasonal closings so it's best to check the National Park Service link for this historic site - just to be sure they're open before you head that way. Admission is free.

Have you been to Old Ninety Six and seen the star fort? For more free fun activities in the Palmetto State, check out these 15 more things you can do that won’t cost you a dime.