12,000 Year History Park on Congaree Creek

06/01/2026

Civil War Battle of Congaree Creek Tour at the 12,000 Year History Park

Tour the Congaree Creek Civil War battlefield! Sherman's army will have 45 firefights with Confederate forces between January 1, 1865 and the capture of Columbia on February 17. The battle at Congaree Creek will be among the 3 largest battles involving Sherman's forces during this time frame. Join us as we walk the battlefield and visit the earthworks, learn about the strategies and tactics used by both sides as Sherman marched through South Carolina on his way to Columbia.

Meet on Saturday, June 6th at 10:00 AM at the entrance to the park just beyond the Cayce Tennis Center, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. Free parking at dirt lot to the left just past the Tennis Center.

This free tour is nearly 2-miles long and will take about 2 hours. The tour is sponsored by the City of Cayce.






Special thanks to Martin Pate for his interpretive painting!

05/22/2026

We are so sorry but the Native American Heritage Tour on Saturday, May 23rd at the 12,000 Year History Park has been cancelled due to concerns about weather. We are looking at rescheduling the Native American Heritage Tour
for later this summer.

At the moment, the Civil War Tour on Sunday, May 24th at the 12,000 Year History Park is still happening.

05/20/2026

Two Tours this Weekend at the 12,000 Year History Park

Native American Heritage Tour this Saturday, May 23, 2:00 PM at the 12,000 History Park:

Native Americans Indians called the areas around the Congaree home for thousands of years before European contact and played a vital role in the creation of the Carolina Colony. Learn more with Cultural Anthropologist, Marcy L. Hayden, on a walking tour at the 12,000 Year History Park (). Meet Saturday, May 23 at 2:00PM at the entrance to the park just beyond the Cayce Tennis Center, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. Free parking at dirt lot to the left just past the Tennis Center. This free tour is nearly 2-miles long and will take about 2 hours. This tour is sponsored by the City of Cayce.

Civil War Battle of Congaree Creek Tour at the 12,000 Year History Park

Tour the Congaree Creek Civil War battlefield! Sherman's army will have 45 firefights with Confederate forces between January 1, 1865, and the capture of Columbia on February 17. The battle at Congaree Creek will be among the 3 largest battles involving Sherman's forces during this time frame. Join us as we walk the battlefield and visit the earthworks, learn about the strategies and tactics used by both sides as Sherman marched through South Carolina on his way to Columbia. Meet on Sunday, May 24th at 2:00PM at the entrance to the park just beyond the Cayce Tennis Center, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. Free parking at dirt lot to the left just past the Tennis Center. This free tour is nearly 2-miles long and will take about 2 hours. The tour is sponsored by the City of Cayce.


Special thanks to Martin Pate for his interpretive painting!

05/15/2026

Summer 2026 Walking Tour Schedule.

05/08/2026

Heads Up! Because of weather concerns the Native American Lifeway Tour at the 12,000 Year History Park on Sunday, May 9th has been canceled. There will be a Native American Heritage Tour on Saturday, May 23 at 2:00 PM. at the Park.

05/07/2026

We are monitoring the weather, and the Native American Lifeways Tour may have to be cancelled this Saturday May 9th. We hope to make a final decision early Friday afternoon.

05/05/2026

Native American Lifeways Tour: Native Americans played a strategic role in the economy and defensive welfare of the Carolina Colony. Learn more on a great tour with 12,000 Year History Park. Meet Saturday, May 9th at 2:00 PM at the entrance to the park just beyond the Cayce Tennis Center, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. Free parking at dirt lot to the left just past the Tennis Center. This free tour is nearly 2-miles long and will take about 2 hours. This tour is sponsored by the City of Cayce.

05/02/2026

Unfortunately, due to weather conditions, the battlefield tour scheduled for today will be postponed to Sunday, May 24 at 2pm.

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04/27/2026

Civil War Battle of Congaree Creek Tour at the 12,000 Year History Park

Tour the Congaree Creek Civil War battlefield! Sherman's army will have 45 firefights with Confederate forces between January 1, 1865 and the capture of Columbia on February 17. The battle at Congaree Creek will be among the 3 largest battles involving Sherman's forces during this time frame. Join us as we walk the battlefield and visit the earthworks, learn about the strategies and tactics used by both sides as Sherman marched through South Carolina on his way to Columbia.

Meet on Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM at the entrance to the park just beyond the Cayce Tennis Center, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. Free parking at dirt lot to the left just past the Tennis Center.

This free tour is nearly 2-miles long and will take about 2 hours. The tour is sponsored by the City of Cayce.








Special thanks to Martin Pate for his interpretive painting!

04/14/2026

Heads Up! The Native American Heritage Tour at the 12,000 Year History Park on Sunday, April 26th has been cancelled. The tour will again be conducted on Saturday, May 23rd.