• The Battle Scarred Walls of Fort Pulaski

    Fort Pulaski

    National Monument Georgia

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  • Fort Pulaski National Monument has begun its extended summer schedule

    Effective June 1, the Visitor Center and the historic fort will be open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Park gates will close at 6:15 PM.

Brochures and Bulletins

The Cockspur Island Lighthouse
Clinging to the tip of Cockspur Island, the Cockspur Island Lighthouse has withstood crashing waves, the roar of cannons and the wrath of time.

The Nation Unravels
On January 3, 1861, Fort Pulaski is siezed by the state of Georgia, sending the for and Savannah on a path toward war.

From Slave to Soldier on the Georgia Coast
With the fall of Fort Pulaski in April 1862, slaves began running away from nearby plantations hoping for a chance for freedom.

The Forgotten Warriors
Asian soldiers in the Civil War personify one of the war's enduring legacies-- that of individual strength and perseverance in the face of great adversity.

Fort Pulaski Trail Guide
It's more than just a fort! Use this trail guide to explore all that Fort Pulaski National Monument has to offer.

Did You Know?

White-tailed deer on Cockspur Island

Cockspur Island is home to White-tailed deer and other small mammals including raccoons, minks, and river otters. Fort Pulaski National Monument, Georgia