National parks in South Carolina

South Carolina's seven National Park Service sites tell a focused story about the American Revolution and its aftermath. They also touch on Reconstruction era history, which many visitors miss. The sites divide geographically. Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie are on the coast near Charleston. Charles Pinckney is just north of the city. The other sites are inland and upstate. Cowpens, Kings Mountain, and Ninety Six trace the intense backcountry campaigns that influenced the Revolutionary War. Ninety Six is the top-rated site in the state. It offers both history and hiking. The Overmountain Victory Trail links South Carolina to a multi-state route for long-distance hikers. This state is good for history buffs who plan ahead. It also suits families looking for accessible battlefields. And it's for anyone willing to explore the less-visited Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. This park tells a story largely overlooked elsewhere in the country.