• The Battle Scarred Walls of Fort Pulaski

    Fort Pulaski

    National Monument Georgia

Stories

Stories of Fort Pulaski
 

As a vivid reminder of past events, Fort Pulaski represents an important phase of our great national heritage. Standing guard over the Savannah River for over 150 years, Fort Pulaski's heritage lives on in the stories of the people, places, and events that helped shape this grand fortress.

Explore the links above to learn more about the saga of Fort Pulaski, from its early construction through wars, occupation, and its final preservation.

  • Cockspur Island Lighthouse Cockspur Island Lighthouse

    Lighthouse in the Savannah River Read More

  • Underground Railroad Underground Railroad

    Learn more about the UGR

  • Archaeology Archaeology

    Learn about Archaeology at Fort Pulaski Read More

Did You Know?

Caretaker's house atop Fort Pulaski

In the late 19th century caretakers of the fort lived in a two-story wooden frame house atop Fort Pulaski's massive walls. Caretakers later planted the two large pecan trees and fig tree seen inside the fort. Fort Pulaski National Monument, Georgia