South Carolina was the first state where we visited every National Park Service property. We visited each site over the two years we lived in Augusta (the second time). If you are local or are just looking to stop in while on vacation, I grouped the sites by general area in the state. Here’s my…
South Carolina
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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Even the National Park Service calls Charles Pinckney a lost Founding Father. While he helped craft the Constitution, his name isn’t as well known as many of the other signers. His country plantation at Snee Farm has been preserved outside Charleston and is a beautiful place to visit. If you plan to explore any of…
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Fort Sumter National Historic Site
We headed back to Charleston over Presidents’ Day weekend and visited Fort Sumter again. I have to say that the weather in February is a lot more pleasant than going in June. Address and location Fort Sumter is located on an island in Charleston Harbor. You must purchase a ticket on the NPS-operated ferry to…
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Cowpens National Battlefield
On our way home from our last trip to Blacksburg, we took a slight detour to visit Kings Mountain National Military Park and Cowpens National Battlefield. The battlefields are only a few miles apart on Interstate 85, and it’s worth the time to visit both. They’re also rather small, so you may find separate trips…
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Kings Mountain National Military Park
I’m on a quest to visit as many National Park Service properties as possible. Since we live in Augusta, Mac and I have been knocking out sites in both Georgia and South Carolina. We stopped by Kings Mountain National Military Park and Cowpens National Battlefield in South Carolina while driving back from our latest trip…
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Ninety Six National Historic Site
We decided to make the most of Mac’s long weekend and drove up to Ninety Six National Historic Site in South Carolina. Ninety Six was the site of the first Revolutionary War battle in the South (in 1775). It was also the setting for the longest (and ultimately unsuccessful) siege in the American Revolution. Address…