With Ninety Six National Historic Site being a main attraction of this South Carolina town, a walk through is a must if in the area. We were warmly welcomed as soon as we entered the visitor center and encouraged to watch the available film to learn more about this town we had never before heard of. It's always eye opening to visit a place so rich in history.  One of the first things most people probably want to know is how the town got its name. It was given by Charleston traders in the early 1700's. They believed it was about ninety-six miles from this area to Keowee which was a Cherokee village in the upper South Carolina foothills.  Another notable fact associated with Ninety six is that  the first land battle south of New England was fought here. This was in 1775. About six years later, in 1781, the longest field  siege of the Revolutionary War took place as 550 loyalists defended Ninety six against 1,000 patriot troops. This gruesome battle lasted almost four full weeks f

  As our time in this park starts coming to a close, we are realizing more and more that, no matter where we are staying or for how long, we will find amazing treasures. Some will come in the form of fun or adventure. Some will be rich in historical value. Others will be pure beauty for the sake of beauty.        Still, some of this most valuable treasure will be found in the people we meet. We are seeing, more than ever before, how a blend of rest, work, play, excitement, relationship, exploration, fun, and an occasional emergency can be worked into our daily lives, as God allows, to shape and mold us. We don't know how long the moving about will continue. It might be short-lived, or it might be for many years. Part of the excitement is not knowing all of the details.  In the meantime, we strive to see sights and meet fellow journeyers as we move along the path set before us.  We introduced a few of the fellow journeyers previously and stated that we would definitely be visiting w