A Turning Point in Military History
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority to these forts. The Union army used rifled cannon and compelled the Confederate garrison inside Fort Pulaski to surrender. The siege was a landmark experiment in the history of military science and invention
Features
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Interpretive Programs
Fort Pulaski National Monument offers daily interpretive programs including guided tours and musket firings.
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The Cockspur Island Lighthouse
Clinging to the tip of Cockspur Island, the Cockspur Lighthouse has withstood crashing waves, the roar of cannon, and the wrath of time.
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The Civil War Sesquicentennial
The National Park Service and Fort Pulaski commemorates a defining event in our nation's history and its legacy in the ongoing fight for civil rights
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Did You Know?
The breach made in Fort Pulaski's southeast corner was repaired by Union soldiers within six weeks following the battle for the fort in 1862. Fort Pulaski National Monument, Georgia