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Ninety Six National Historic Site
Living History Saturdays
Volunteer Cannon crew
Ninety Six National Historic Site
Volunteer Cannon Crew 2006

Saturday, May 16, June 20, July 18,
August 15, 2009


10 am to 2pm

Living History reenactors display Colonial and Revolutionary War skills around the Park's Historic Cabin. Special talks, tours, and children’s activities might also be available that day. Check in the Park’s VisitorCenter for details.      

  Each Living History Saturday is unique so be sure to check in the Visitor Center for a schedule of events. 

As always our Jr Ranger program is available for kids in the Park's Visitor Center. 

 

Press release for the event. 

Musket firings  

Did You Know?
On June 18, 1781, 50 men called the Forlorn Hope rushed forward to attack the Star Fort. They were led by Lt Isaac Duval of 1st MD & Lt Samuel Selden of 1st VA. The name Forlorn Hope means that many would be wounded or killed in the attack.

Last Updated: May 06, 2009 at 15:53 EST