• Currier & Ives lithograph depicting the bombardment of Fort Sumter

    Fort Sumter

    National Monument South Carolina

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  • Fort Sumter Elevators Out Of Service

    The elevators at Fort Sumter are out of service until further notice. Disabled visitors departing from Liberty Square will have access to restrooms on board the ferry boat while at Fort Sumter. For more information, please call (843) 883-3123.

Directions to Fort Moultrie & Park Headquarters

Fort Moultrie sign
 

Fort Moultrie and Park Headquarters are both located at 1214 Middle Street on Sullivan's Island and are accessible by car.

From Mount Pleasant & US 17

  • From US Highway 17 follow the signs for SC 703 and Sullivan's Island.
  • Take SC 703 to Sullivan's Island.
  • Cross the Intracoastal Waterway at the Ben Sawyer Bridge.
  • Continue straight on Ben Sawyer Boulevard to Middle Street.
  • Turn right at the stop sign onto Middle Street.
  • The Fort Moultrie Visitor Center and parking is 1.5 miles away on Middle Street.

Please note: You can't get to Fort Sumter from Fort Moultrie.

Did You Know?

32-pounder cannon, Model 1829, at Fort Moultrie

Fort Moultrie is the only unit of the National Park System where the entire 171-year history of American seacoast defense (1776-1947) can be traced. Fort Sumter National Monument, SC