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Fort Sumter National Monument
Where To Eat

Fort Sumter
There is no food available at Fort Sumter and picnicking is not permitted inside the fort. A snack bar and water are available on board the ferry boat. The water fountain at Fort Sumter is temporarily unavailable while we work to expand the restrooms and make them more accessible. Until the work is completed, no water is available at the fort.

Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center
(300 Concord Street, Charleston)

In downtown Charleston there are multitudes of restaurants accessible by car or the Downtown Area Shuttle. There are also several restaurants within walking distance.


Fort Moultrie
There is no food available at Fort Moultrie. A picnic facility is located at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center. While a water fountain is available at the visitor center, visitors are encouraged to bring water and snacks.

Several restaurants are located on Sullivan's Island within two miles of Fort Moultrie. Other restaurants are located a short drive away in Mount Pleasant and the Isle of Palms.

The 33-star United States flag flown atop Fort Sumter during the opening bombardment of the Civil War in 1861, on exhibit at Fort Sumter  

Did You Know?
The first human death of the Civil War occurred on April 14, 1861, the day after the battle of Fort Sumter ended. Private Daniel Hough died when the cannon he was loading (for the Union's 100-gun salute to the U.S. flag) discharged prematurely. Fort Sumter National Monument, SC

Last Updated: September 29, 2009 at 13:20 EST