Mounted on the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, this camera offers a view of Fort Sumter. The staff may also occasionally focus the camera on a number of other Charleston-area landmarks for a brief time.
As the sun is more or less behind Fort Sumter in the afternoon, the best time to view the webcam is during morning hours (Eastern Time).
The image will automatically update every 30 seconds. Your web browser must be configured to allow pop-up windows in order to view this webcam on your computer.
The webcam link below offers a live video feed of many historic areas visible from downtown Charleston.
This webcam is hosted by a private organization not affiliated with the National Park Service. We do not endorse any goods or services that may be advertised.
Did You Know? On April 14, 1865, Maj. Gen. Robert Anderson came out of retirement to re-raise the same U.S. flag over Fort Sumter that he had lowered in surrender four years earlier. This flag is now on exhibit at the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center. Fort Sumter National Monument, SC more...