Congaree National Park Revolutionary War Weekend

Join Congaree National Park as we commemorate our nation's 250th year and the 245th anniversary of the Siege of Fort Motte with a weekend of living history demonstrations, interpretive programs and guided hikes all about the Congaree landscape and its connection to our ......More

Join Congaree National Park as we commemorate our nation's 250th year and the 245th anniversary of the Siege of Fort Motte with a weekend of living history demonstrations, interpretive programs and guided hikes all about the Congaree landscape and its connection to our nation's fight for independence. This event will include:Living History encampment outside of the Harry Hampton Visitor Center depicting the experience of soldiers during the Revolutionary War.Live fire demonstrations of Revolutionary War firearms.Guided hikes on the historic McCord's Ferry Road and this route's importance to both British and American forces during the war. Interpretive talks highlighting how the park landscape has deep connections to this important period in our country's birth. Please see calendar entries for more information on individual guided hikes and interpretive talks taking place this weekend on the park's calendar of events. 

Historic McCord's Ferry Road and the Siege of Fort Motte, May 6-12, 1781

Join a park ranger for a guided hike along a section of the historic McCord's Ferry Road and learn how this historic transportation route played a key role in the fight to secure our nation's independence.In 1781, the current Bate's Ferry Trail was a part of the road th......More

Join a park ranger for a guided hike along a section of the historic McCord's Ferry Road and learn how this historic transportation route played a key role in the fight to secure our nation's independence.In 1781, the current Bate's Ferry Trail was a part of the road that ran to McCord's Ferry, a vital river crossing that allowed travelers to cross the Congaree between Charleston and Camden. During their occupation of South Carolina from 1780-1781, the British established a fortified outpost to guard this strategic river crossing at the home of Rebecca Motte on the bluffs overlooking the Congaree. From May 6-12 of 1781, American forces laid siege to and eventually captured the outpost as a part of the campaign to push British forces back to the coast and eventually out of South Carolina.This guided hike will cover 2.2 miles from the parking lot for the Bates Ferry Trail down to the Congaree River and back. Along the way a park ranger will share the story of this historic road trace and the little known but important battle that its presence led to. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather, and should bring their own water, as no water source is available at the trailhead.

The Bate's Ferry Trail is a relatively level historic road trace that is 1.1 miles in total length from the trailhead to the Congaree River. There are no facilities located at the trailhead and all visitors should have their own water.

Nature Discovery Walk

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hik......More

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hike is limited to a maximum of 25 participants.During the guided walk, participants should maintain social distance (6 feet minimum) from those who are not a part of the group they arrived at the park with.This hike will last approximately 2 hours. Participants should wear or bring clothing that is appropriate for the day's forecasted conditions and temperature.

Historic McCord's Ferry Road and the Siege of Fort Motte, May 6-12, 1781

Join a park ranger for a guided hike along a section of the historic McCord's Ferry Road and learn how this historic transportation route played a key role in the fight to secure our nation's independence.In 1781, the current Bate's Ferry Trail was a part of the road th......More

Join a park ranger for a guided hike along a section of the historic McCord's Ferry Road and learn how this historic transportation route played a key role in the fight to secure our nation's independence.In 1781, the current Bate's Ferry Trail was a part of the road that ran to McCord's Ferry, a vital river crossing that allowed travelers to cross the Congaree between Charleston and Camden. During their occupation of South Carolina from 1780-1781, the British established a fortified outpost to guard this strategic river crossing at the home of Rebecca Motte on the bluffs overlooking the Congaree. From May 6-12 of 1781, American forces laid siege to and eventually captured the outpost as a part of the campaign to push British forces back to the coast and eventually out of South Carolina.This guided hike will cover 2.2 miles from the parking lot for the Bates Ferry Trail down to the Congaree River and back. Along the way a park ranger will share the story of this historic road trace and the little known but important battle that its presence led to. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather, and should bring their own water, as no water source is available at the trailhead.

The Bate's Ferry Trail is a relatively level historic road trace that is 1.1 miles in total length from the trailhead to the Congaree River. There are no facilities located at the trailhead and all visitors should have their own water.

Historic McCord's Ferry Road and the Siege of Fort Motte, May 6-12, 1781

Join a park ranger for a guided hike along a section of the historic McCord's Ferry Road and learn how this historic transportation route played a key role in the fight to secure our nation's independence.In 1781, the current Bate's Ferry Trail was a part of the road th......More

Join a park ranger for a guided hike along a section of the historic McCord's Ferry Road and learn how this historic transportation route played a key role in the fight to secure our nation's independence.In 1781, the current Bate's Ferry Trail was a part of the road that ran to McCord's Ferry, a vital river crossing that allowed travelers to cross the Congaree between Charleston and Camden. During their occupation of South Carolina from 1780-1781, the British established a fortified outpost to guard this strategic river crossing at the home of Rebecca Motte on the bluffs overlooking the Congaree. From May 6-12 of 1781, American forces laid siege to and eventually captured the outpost as a part of the campaign to push British forces back to the coast and eventually out of South Carolina.This guided hike will cover 2.2 miles from the parking lot for the Bates Ferry Trail down to the Congaree River and back. Along the way a park ranger will share the story of this historic road trace and the little known but important battle that its presence led to. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather, and should bring their own water, as no water source is available at the trailhead.

The Bate's Ferry Trail is a relatively level historic road trace that is 1.1 miles in total length from the trailhead to the Congaree River. There are no facilities located at the trailhead and all visitors should have their own water.

Nature Discovery Walk

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hik......More

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hike is limited to a maximum of 25 participants.During the guided walk, participants should maintain social distance (6 feet minimum) from those who are not a part of the group they arrived at the park with.This hike will last approximately 2 hours. Participants should wear or bring clothing that is appropriate for the day's forecasted conditions and temperature.

Nature Discovery Walk

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hik......More

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hike is limited to a maximum of 25 participants.During the guided walk, participants should maintain social distance (6 feet minimum) from those who are not a part of the group they arrived at the park with.This hike will last approximately 2 hours. Participants should wear or bring clothing that is appropriate for the day's forecasted conditions and temperature.

Nature Discovery Walk

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hik......More

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hike is limited to a maximum of 25 participants.During the guided walk, participants should maintain social distance (6 feet minimum) from those who are not a part of the group they arrived at the park with.This hike will last approximately 2 hours. Participants should wear or bring clothing that is appropriate for the day's forecasted conditions and temperature.

Summer Forest Wellness Journaling

Join us for our FREE Forest Wellness Program! Relieve the stresses of your everyday life by taking the time to reconnect with nature. The program will include a 2 mile (round trip) meditative walk and a journaling workshop. In this workshop, participants will have the o......More

Join us for our FREE Forest Wellness Program! Relieve the stresses of your everyday life by taking the time to reconnect with nature. The program will include a 2 mile (round trip) meditative walk and a journaling workshop. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to participate in mindful reflection, meditation, and journaling in the park with author and writing coach, Cassie Premo Steele.No previous experience is necessary, and all writing will be kept private. Paper and pens will be provided.Please meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. All you need to participate is yourself, a water bottle, tennis shoes, and comfortable clothing. Space is limited, so please sign up ahead of time.For questions or more information please email [email protected] are not permitted on this program, service animals are welcome.

Nature Discovery Walk

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hik......More

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hike is limited to a maximum of 25 participants.During the guided walk, participants should maintain social distance (6 feet minimum) from those who are not a part of the group they arrived at the park with.This hike will last approximately 2 hours. Participants should wear or bring clothing that is appropriate for the day's forecasted conditions and temperature.

Nature Discovery Walk

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hik......More

Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home!* Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hike is limited to a maximum of 25 participants.During the guided walk, participants should maintain social distance (6 feet minimum) from those who are not a part of the group they arrived at the park with.This hike will last approximately 2 hours. Participants should wear or bring clothing that is appropriate for the day's forecasted conditions and temperature.