Old 96 District
Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick Counties
Discover the Unexpected Wonders in South Carolina's Old 96 District! From charming small towns with local shopping and farm-to-table fine dining opportunities, to lakeside camping and trails for every hiker and biker, there's something for everyone in the region. Come take in a local festival—celebrating flowers, peaches, BBQ, or anything in between, drive the backroads, relax in a historic bed and breakfast, and meet a new friend! Welcome to the Old 96 District of South Carolina.
The Abbeville Opera House
Famous for its colorful storefronts and charming downtown square, Abbeville is bursting with character and history. The Abbeville Opera House, built to be a place for entertainment and arts along the railroad since 1904, is still known throughout the South for its community plays and productions.
Palmetto Shooting Complex
From seasoned sportsmen to novice shooters, everyone is welcome at Palmetto Shooting Complex, the NWTF's 300-acre world class shooting facility located in Edgefield, South Carolina! The facility is home to 5 trap and skeet overlays, 2 sporting clay courses, 3D archery, and a 9,000+ square foot pavilion with classrooms.
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site
Learn more about the man historians credit with inspiring Dr. Martin Luther King and igniting the Civil Rights Movement. This site features the cabin where the Greenwood native lived, as well as a one-room schoolhouse similar to the one Mays attended. There is also a museum with photos and artifacts.
Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
In 1780, these rolling fields became the site for a pivotal Revolutionary War battle. Learn the history of the battle's intriguing twist ending, hike the trails with historical markers to follow the story, and perhaps even encounter a waterfall!
Hickory Knob State Resort Park
Discover South Carolina's freshwater coast at one of our many beautiful lakes, such as Lake Thurmond in Hickory Knob State Resort Park! Perfect for all means of water sports including fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking, and more, our lakes are one more reason why the Old 96 District is an outdoor paradise.