Battle of Rivers Bridge Guided Tour
At Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site
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
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