Fort Sumter National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Where The American Civil War Began

Decades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on this Federal fort in Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter surrendered 34 hours later. Union forces would try for nearly four years to take it back.

Restrooms and Water Not Available at Fort Sumter

Restrooms and water are currently unavailable at Fort Sumter. The site's restrooms are being expanded and made more accessible. Work began on September 29, 2009 and is expected to take up to 150 days to complete.

While both restrooms and water are available on board the ferry boats, fully accessible facilities are only available at the departure location in Charleston.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this very important project.

Fort Moultrie

Fort Moultrie is a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. The site is located on Sullivan's Island and is accessible by car. Learn about 171 years of American seacoast defenses.
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1214 Middle Street
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

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Phone

Visitor Information & Park Headquarters
(843) 883-3123

Fax

(843) 883-3910

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid. Brief showers and thunderstorms are normal, especially in the afternoon. Spring and fall are temperate. Winters may be cool and damp with occasional periods below freezing. Snow is unlikely.