January 20, 2012
No Fort Sumter Ferry from Patriots Point January 22-27
There will be no ferry to Fort Sumter from Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant from January 22-27, 2012 due to dredging operations at Patriots Point.
July 20, 2011
National Lighthouse Day 2011
The Sullivan's Island Lighthouse and U.S. Coast Guard Historic District will be open to the public on National Lighthouse Day, Sunday, August 7 from 1:00-5:00 PM.
July 19, 2011
Fort Sumter Receives National Trust Grant
Grant funds will be used for educational media to raise awareness of the 19th century brick-making industry in Charleston.
July 12, 2011
2011 Metal Preservation Project
Fort Sumter and Clemson University have collaborated to preserve historic metals at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie including cannons.
June 23, 2011
54th Massachusetts Program 2011
Enjoy Living History at Fort Moultrie with park rangers and reenactors from the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The entrance fee to Fort Moultrie will be waived for the day of the programs, July 16, 2011.
June 13, 2011
Carolina Day 2011
Celebrate the anniversary of the battle of Sullivan's Island with two special events and two fee-free days at Fort Moultrie.
June 07, 2011
Fort Sumter Celebrates 95th Anniversary of Flag Day
Fort Sumter National Monument will celebrate the 95th anniversary of Flag Day with two days of special programs at the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center at Liberty Square:
Saturday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 14
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
June 02, 2011
America's Best Idea Grant
Fort Sumter is one of 19 parks to receive the National Park Foundation's "America's Best Idea" grant.
June 01, 2011
Sullivan's Island Lighthouse Planning Workshop
The public is invited to help plan for the future management of the Sullivan's Island U.S. Coast Guard Historic District.
May 26, 2011
Fort Pulaski Summer Kickoff
Fort Pulaski National Monument announces extended summer hours.
May 09, 2011
Civil War Correspondent to Visit Fort Moultrie
Civil War Correspondent Frank Vizetelly, in the person of actor Howard Burnham, will visit Fort Moultrie for a free public presentation on his experiences.
May 02, 2011
May 2011 Sullivan's Island Lighthouse Open House
The U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivan's Island, including the base of the lighthouse, will be open to the public.
April 28, 2011
Slave Dwelling Project
Endangered Slave Dwellings Harbor New Occupant
April 19, 2011
Fort Moultrie Community Reading
Fort Moultrie to Host Community Reading
April 13, 2011
Sesquicentennial Surrender of Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter will surrender to the Confederacy again on Thursday, April 14, 2011.
April 09, 2011
Sesquicentennial Media Advisory
Opportunities for the media during the 150th Commemoration of the Civil War.
March 23, 2011
Civil War Sesquicentennial
Fort Sumter will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening shots of the Civil War with a week of living history programs.
March 10, 2011
Impending War Lecture Series March 2011
The popular lecture series continues at Fort Moultrie with a talk on a southern woman's perspective on the Civil War in March.
March 04, 2011
Book Signing and Gallery Showing
New children's book makes debut with a book signing and gallery of illustration artwork.
February 24, 2011
2011 National Passport Stamp
Fort Sumter is selected for the national 2011 Passport To Your National Parks collectible stamp.
February 23, 2011
Fort Moultrie to host Poetry Workshop
Fort Moultrie's Poet-in-Residence beginning in March will be South Carolina Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth. A writing workshop and a community reading are to be held in addition to student workshops.
February 10, 2011
Impending War Lecture Series Feb-Mar 2011
The popular Impending War program series continues in February and March with presentations on slavery's portrayal in the movies and the political view of women during the Civil War.
January 26, 2011
February 2011 Lighthouse Open House
Visit the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse and Coast Guard Historic District.
January 13, 2011
Sesquicentennial of the South Carolina Flag
Join us for a free program at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center to mark the 150th anniversary of the South Carolina flag.
December 20, 2010
2011 Fort Moultrie Candlelight Tours
Take a free candlelight tour of Fort Moultrie with Civil War reenactors.
November 18, 2010
Impending War Lecture Series Nov-Dec 2010
The free Impending War lecture series continues at Fort Moultrie with programs in November and December, 2010.
April 30, 2010
2010 British Encampment
The 230th anniversary of the siege of Charleston will be commemorated with a British encampment at Fort Moultrie. The entrance fee to the fort will be waived for the day.
April 22, 2010
Lighthouse Open House May 2010
The base of the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse and the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District will be open to the public from 1:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, May 1. Activities will include a book signing.
April 22, 2010
2010 National Junior Ranger Day
Families with children ages 12 and younger are invited to come outside and play games and learn about history from 10:00-12:00 and 2:00-4:00.
March 30, 2010
149th Anniversary of Fort Sumter
Visitors to Fort Sumter on Saturday, April 10 will enjoy Living History programs commemorating the 149th anniversary of the start of the Civil War.
March 30, 2010
Spring 2010 Lecture Series
This series of talks is presented as the National Park Services prepares for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
February 18, 2010
New Law Permits Firearms
A change in federal law will permit the possession of firearms in the Charleston area National Park Service sites by people who may legally carry them in South Carolina.
December 17, 2009
2009 NPF Grant
Fort Sumter receives a $6,000 grant from the National Park Foundation.
December 08, 2009
Fort Moultrie Bicentennial
Fort Moultrie marks its 200th anniversary with a special program featuring rangers and reenactors in period costume.
October 20, 2009
Lighthouse Open House November 2009
Join us for an open house at the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivan's Island.
September 23, 2009
Soldiers Through Time 2009
Join us for two days of living history at Fort Moultrie with soldiers from the Revolutionary War through World War II.
September 18, 2009
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
Join us for a sneak peak of Ken Burns' new documentary, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea."
July 22, 2009
National Lighthouse Day 2009
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day at Sullivan’s Island Open House.
June 03, 2009
Free Weekends 2009
Salazar Announces National Park Service Will Waive Fees on Three Summer Weekends to Increase Tourism, Boost Economy
June 02, 2009
Carolina Day 2009
Celebrate Carolina Day with free admission to Fort Moultrie and a weekend-long special event on June 27-28, 2009.
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
YCC 2007
Youth Conservation Corps Program offered at Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
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 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
Grant Awards 2006
Fort Sumter Receives Grant Awards
March 24, 2006
President's Volunteer Service Award 2006
Fort Sumter National Monument Honors Volunteers with President’s Volunteer Service Award
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.
