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On Feb. 2-3, 1865, 1,200 Confederate soldiers made a stand at Rivers Bridge on the Salkehatchie River against Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s sweep across South Carolina during the final months of the Civil War. Behind stout earthen fortifications, the Southerners fought a division of about 5,000 Union soldiers. Union troops crossed the swollen swamp on both ends of the Confederate line to finally win the battle. The tour will examine the still intact fortifications as well as the natural topography that led one Union general to call Rivers Bridge "… the strongest position I ever saw in my life."

DETAILS

December 28, 2024, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

January 4, 2025, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

January 11, 2025, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

January 25, 2025, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Event Hours

9:30 am -11:00 am

Meeting Place

Park Office

Backroads Location

Yes

Civil War

Yes

What to Bring

Water, insect repellent, and comfortable walking shoes

Free Admission With Park Passport Plus

Yes

Price

$5/adult, $2.50/child