Siege Of Fort Ninety Six Historical Hike

The siege of Fort Ninety Six Historical Hike is a two-mile walking
History lesson through the Ninety Six National Historical Site. Ninety
Six was an important place in Colonial and Revolutionary times. It grew
into a thriving frontier settlement during Colonial times, but in less
than one generation, the colonies were in revolution against Great
Britain. The war that was fought in the backcountry of South Carolina
was very bitter and vicious. It was more of a civil war than a
revolution. Ninety Six was in the center of that war. It was also the
site of a siege that included one of the last battles of the
Revolutionary War.

This historical hike is designed to acquaint young hikers with the story
of the Colonial Frontier in South Carolina and of the place of Ninety
Six in the Revolutionary War. The hike is entirely on the grounds of the
Historic Site. Please abide by the hike rules. The hike leader should
make sure that all hikers understand each question and help find the
answers. Parking is available at the visitor center and there is a nice
picnic area near by. The hike begins at the visitor center so that all
hikers may get an idea of the story of Ninety Six as soon as possible.
An optional 3 in. by 4 in., 9 color, fully embroidered patch is
available. Please follow the hike requirements if you wish to order a
patch award for the hike.

# Camping And Other Facilities

Camping is available at Lake Greenwood State Park (864- 543-3535), not
far away. Primitive camping is allowed on the grounds of Ninety Six
National Historic Site (864-543-4068). Call in advance for reservations
if you want to camp at either place. A special permit is required for
scout groups camping at Ninety Six National Historic Site.

Food and gas are available in the town of Ninety Six, only a mile or two
north of the Historic Site. The nearest hospital is Self Regional
Hospital, located 12 miles away in Greenwood. To reach the hospital,
drive north to the town of Ninety Six and turn west on Highway 34.

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# Hike Requirements

1.  Scouts, be in proper uniform and be on your best behavior.

2.  The entire hike should be completed on foot.

3.  Show respect for monument and signs.

4.  Fragile earthworks remain from the war. Do not walk or climb on
    them.

5.  Hike leader, you are responsible for the safety of the hikers. The
    hiking group should be under

> competent leadership (over 21). Two leaders should be present at all
> times.

6.  An optional patch award is available for those who complete the hike
    and answer the questions, Purchase

> of the patch is not required. This hike is open to all people.

7.  Scout groups, remember to file your proper tour permits with your
    councils.

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## Instructions For Ordering Patch

If you would like to receive a patch for this hike, mail the completed
answer form (one per group) with a money order for the proper fee to:

> Blue Ridge Council, BSA
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> P.O. Box 6628
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> Greenville, S.C. 29606

Do not send cash through the mail! Please send money order.

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> Patches will be sent to: **(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)**

Name:
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> This historical hike is a nonprofit activity sponsored and operated by
> BSA Troop 217 to encourage a love for history and natural beauty of
> America. The hiking committee would appreciate your comments.

[QUESTIONS:]{.underline}

Begin the hike in the visitor center. Watch the video and study the
exhibits. Questions 1 through 14 can be answered at the visitor center.

1.Within 50 years of the first voyage of Columbus, a European explorer
passed through this area. His party spread diseases that destroyed many
Indian civilizations. What was his name?
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2\. What was the year of the expedition?
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3\. Ninety Six is an odd name for a town or district and it is not known
for sure how it got its name. One theory says that it was 96 miles from
a principal town of the lower Cherokee Indians. What was the name of
that town near the present city of Clemson?
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4\. What trail ran from that Indian town to far away
Charleston?\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

5\. In 1753, a trader set up a post at Ninety Six, and became well to
do. Who was he?
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6\. The British Colonial government gave settlers valuable supplies to
get them started in the wilderness. About what date did this settlement
begin?
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7\. When was the Cherokee War that was part of the French and Indian
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8\. Until 1769, the only court of law for South Carolina was in
Charleston. Name two legal things those settlers had to go all the way
to Charleston to get?
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9.Much of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina was not fought by
large armies in the field. It was fought by neighbor against neighbor
and by small raiding parties committing evil acts on supposed enemies.
What name is given to this type of war?
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10\. What were the forces for Britain called?
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11\. What were the forces for Independence called?
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12\. What was the longest siege of the Revolutionary?
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13\. Some coins on display were actually found at Ninety Six. Try to
read dates on two of them. What are these dates?
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14\. A replica cannon is on display in the museum. What is the name of
that cannon? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Three numbers
are stamped on the rear of this cannon. These numbers give the weight of
the cannon in an old English system of weights. What are these three
numbers? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ The first
number is the number of hundred weights (112 lb.). The second number is
the number of quarter hundred weights (28 lb.). The third number is the
number of pounds remaining. How much does this small cannon weigh?
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blacksmith's anvils.

The rest of the questions may be answered by signs on the self guided
tour of the site. Leave the visitor center and follow the trail to the
right. Please stay on the trail and off

the earthworks. Some of them are over 200 years old and we do not want
to wear them down.

15\. Where did Island Ford Road lead?
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16\. On what date did Major General Greene arrive with 984 men to begin
the siege of Ninety Six?
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17\. Later, he was joined by the father of Confederate General Robert E.
Lee. What was the name of this Revolutionary War general from
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18\. Name the British Commander during the siege of Ninety Six.
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19\. A Lt. Colonel from Poland designed the siege trenches. What was his
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20\. When was the first parallel completed?
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21\. How many cannon did the British have at Ninety Six?
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22\. How many did the patriots have?
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23\. When was the second parallel completed?
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24\. When was the rifle tower built?
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25\. The Patriots dug a tunnel under the fortress and were going to fill
it with gunpowder to blow up the star fort. What was the name for this
type of tunnel?
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26\. On what date did the attack occur?
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27\. How long did the battle last?
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28\. Fifty men rushed the fort. How many of them were killed or wounded?
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Go inside the star fort and imagine what it was like when over 200
Loyalist Americans were in this spot fighting for their lives for 28 hot
summer days.

29\. The eight-sided star fort was defended by about 200 British
Loyalists mainly from what two colonies?
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30\. The defenders were very thirsty during the hot June days and they
needed water. Look at the actual well they dug during the siege. The
sides have fallen in. It was much deeper then and not as wide as it is
now. How deep was the well that they dug?
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31\. Did it reach water?
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Notice the long mound in the middle of the yard of the star fort. The
defenders built it during the siege to stop riffle and cannon shots that
came over the wall from Patriot in the trenches. Erosion has also worked
on this mound. During the siege, it was a very tall wall of earth.

32\. The jail was built in 1769 as part of the program to bring law and
order to the backcountry.

How did they spell jail in those
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33\. How long was the communication trench that ran from the town to the
Stockade? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

34\. What do you think was the main reason that the British built the
stockade Fort? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

35\. A man from South Carolina was the first in this state to give his
life in the Revolutionary War. What was his name?
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We hope you have enjoyed the siege of Ninety Six Historical Hike.

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Number Completing the Hike:
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Signature of the Hike leader:
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