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May 15, 2009
Fort Moultrie Encampment 2009
The Tramp Brigade will camp at Fort Moultrie on the weekend of May 30-31. Visitors are invited to learn about 1859 Army life through living history.

April 22, 2009
Junior Ranger Day 2009
Junior Ranger Day events to be held at Fort Moultrie from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.

April 07, 2009
Lighthouse Lecture 2009
The architect of the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, Jack Graham, will give a lecture on the lighthouse grounds.

March 25, 2009
8th Georgia Band Concert at Fort Moultrie
The 8th Georgia Band will perform a free concert of period music at Fort Moultrie to commemorate the opening bombardment of the Civil War.

March 16, 2009
Book Signing at Fort Moultrie
A book signing of the newly released book "Shackles" will be held in conjunction with the dedication of the new exhibit on the international slave trade at Fort Moultrie.

March 12, 2009
War and Wardrobe 2009
Fort Moultrie presents a free program, War and Wardrobe, at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 28.

March 02, 2009
African Passages Museum Exhibit
A new permanent museum exhibit has been unveiled at Fort Moultrie. African Passages will be publicly dedicated on Sunday, March 22.

October 23, 2008
Sullivan's Island Lighthouse Transfer
The National Park Service celebrates the transfer of the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse from the U.S. Coast Guard to Fort Sumter National Monument.

September 24, 2008
2008 Fee Free Weekend at Fort Moultrie
Entrance fees to Fort Moultrie are waived September 27-28 for National Public Lands Day and to honor new citizens.

August 01, 2008
2008 Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps
Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps to perform at Fort Moultrie and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site.

April 07, 2008
2008 Fort Sumter Anniversary Events
Special Events at Fort Sumter mark the beginning of the Civil War.

March 28, 2008
2008 Summer Employment
Charleston area parks will hire several students for 2008 summer seasonal positions in Visitor Services and Maintenance. The deadline to apply is May 3.

January 07, 2008
2008 Slavery Exhibit Public Meeting
National Park Service invites public comment on planned slavery exhibit at Fort Moultrie

October 23, 2007
2007 Gullah Commission Announcement
National Park Service partners with three State Historic Preservation Offices to form the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

June 11, 2007
Carolina Day 2007
Celebrate Carolina Day at Fort Moultrie with free admission and a special evening program with living history.

May 21, 2007
Fort Sumter Flags 2007
Six historic flags are once again flying over Fort Sumter after a four-month long flagpole replacement project.

May 10, 2007
Robert Smalls Commemoration 2007
The public is invited to a free program commemorating the 145th anniversary of Robert Smalls’ passage from slavery to freedom aboard the rebel steamer "Planter."

May 10, 2007
YCC 2007
Youth Conservation Corps Program offered at Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

May 07, 2007
Summer Maintenance Jobs 2007
National Park Service to hire summer maintenance employees for Charleston area parks.

April 23, 2007
Junior Ranger Day 2007
Kids to Take Over National Parks First National Junior Ranger Day Announced

April 06, 2007
146th anniversary of the bombardment of Fort Sumter
National Park Service to commemorate the 146th anniversary of the bombardment of Fort Sumter with special events on Friday and Saturday, April 13-14.

April 02, 2007
Kids Craft 2007
The National Park Service invites kids to have fun while learning about history with free monthly programs.

October 27, 2006
Free entrance to Fort Moultrie for veterans on Veteran's Day
Fort Moultrie honors veterans by waiving entrance fees on Veteran’s Day

July 03, 2006
New Concession Contract Awarded
National Park Service awards contract for ferry service to Fort Sumter

June 12, 2006
Carolina Day 2006
The National Park Service honors General William Moultrie with free entrance on Carolina Day, graveside ceremony, and living history program.

May 12, 2006
Youth Conservation Corps 2006
Youth Conservation Corps Program offered at Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

May 08, 2006
Bob Dodson Named Superintendent
Bob Dodson is named Superintendent of Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

March 24, 2006
President's Volunteer Service Award 2006
Fort Sumter National Monument Honors Volunteers with President’s Volunteer Service Award

March 24, 2006
Grant Awards 2006
Fort Sumter Receives Grant Awards

December 20, 2005
Superintendent John Tucker To Retire
John Tucker retires as Fort Sumter Superintendent after 35 years with the National Park Service.

November 14, 2005
Holiday Closures 2005
Holiday Closure Schedule Announced

October 24, 2005
New Zealand Ambassador Visits
New Zealand Ambassador visits Fort Sumter Group Parks

June 24, 2005
Carolina Day 2005
The 229th anniversary of the battle of Sullivan’s Island to be observed at Fort Moultrie

May 17, 2005
Fort Moultrie Visitor Center to Close For Upgrade
Visitor Center To Close For Upgrade

June 22, 2004
Carolina Day 2004
Fort Moultrie Commemorates the 228th Anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island

May 28, 2004
World War II Exhibit Premieres
World War II Exhibit Premieres at Fort Moultrie Visitor Center

April 09, 2004
Cannon Carriages Replaced
Fort Sumter & Moultrie receive new cannon carriages through partnerships.

Composite photos of Maj. Anderson (left) and Gen. Beauregard (right)  

Did You Know?
Union Maj. Robert Anderson, commanding Fort Sumter, and Confederate Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard, commanding Charleston's forces during the first battle of the Civil War, knew each other since the 1830s. Anderson was Beauregard's artillery instructor at West Point. Fort Sumter National Monument, SC

Last Updated: July 27, 2006 at 10:49 EST