https://www.nps.gov/fosu News releases from Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-to-commemorate-first-shot-of-the-civil-war.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:56:00 EST Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park to Commemorate First Shot of the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-to-commemorate-first-shot-of-the-civil-war.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fighting-for-independence-carolina-day-commemoration-at-fort-moultrie.htm Mon, 19 May 2025 10:31:00 EST Fighting for Independence: Carolina Day Commemoration at Fort Moultrie https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fighting-for-independence-carolina-day-commemoration-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/a-national-salute-fort-moultrie-at-the-close-of-the-civil-war.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:36:00 EST Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will hold a special weekend event on Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13, to commemorate the ending of the American Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/a-national-salute-fort-moultrie-at-the-close-of-the-civil-war.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-dock-closing.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:01:00 EST The dock at Fort Moultrie is temporarily closing for a rehabilitation project. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-dock-closing.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-to-host-a-strike-for-freedom-event.htm Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:14:00 EST Fort Moultrie to Host “A Strike for Freedom” Event https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-to-host-a-strike-for-freedom-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/world-war-ii-living-history-at-fort-moultrie.htm Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:15:00 EST World War II Living History at Fort Moultrie https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/world-war-ii-living-history-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-charleston-harbor-added-to-underground-railroad-network-to-freedom.htm Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:34:00 EST Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor Added to Underground Railroad Network to Freedom https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-charleston-harbor-added-to-underground-railroad-network-to-freedom.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-close-due-to-threat-of-hurricane-helene.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:11:00 EST Charleston Area National Parks Close Due to Hurricane Helene Threat https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-close-due-to-threat-of-hurricane-helene.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/tourism-to-fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-contributes-$35-9-million-to-local-economy.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:05:00 EST Tourism to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Contributes $35.9 Million to Local Economy https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/tourism-to-fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-contributes-$35-9-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-close-due-to-threat-of-tropical-storm-debby.htm Sun, 04 Aug 2024 12:12:00 EST Charleston Area National Park sites closed due to threat from Tropical Storm Debby https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-close-due-to-threat-of-tropical-storm-debby.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-dock-replacement-finding-of-no-significant-impact.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:19:00 EST Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Dock Replacement Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-dock-replacement-finding-of-no-significant-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-commemoration-2024.htm Fri, 31 May 2024 07:46:00 EST Join us at Fort Moultrie for Carolina Day commemoration events on June 29 and 30th, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-commemoration-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-celebrate-national-park-week.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:52:00 EST Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie celebrate National Park Week. Join us for fun events April 20-28, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-celebrate-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-fort-moultrie-commemorate-the-first-shots-of-the-civil-war.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:14:00 EST Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park commemorates the first shot of the Civil War in April 2024. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-fort-moultrie-commemorate-the-first-shots-of-the-civil-war.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/experience-the-partial-solar-eclipse-at-fort-moultrie.htm Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:02:00 EST Come experience the 2024 solar eclipse at Fort Moultrie. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/experience-the-partial-solar-eclipse-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2024-03-08-fort-moultrie-to-host-speakers-on-the-slave-dwelling-project.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:19:00 EST Fort Moultrie Hosts Speaker on Slave Dwelling Project https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2024-03-08-fort-moultrie-to-host-speakers-on-the-slave-dwelling-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-invites-public-input-for-proposed-dock-replacement-and-rehabilitation-project.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:50:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public input on an environmental assessment (EA) that evaluates the impacts of replacing and rehabilitating the docks at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-invites-public-input-for-proposed-dock-replacement-and-rehabilitation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-visitor-use-management-plan-and-public-meeting.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:29:00 EST Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park holding public meetings for visitor use management. Public input is encouraged. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-visitor-use-management-plan-and-public-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/41-new-american-citizens-at-fort-moultrie.htm Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:38:00 EST On Thursday, November 9, at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park hosted a Naturalization Ceremony at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center in partnership with the Charleston office of US Citizenship and Immigration Services. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/41-new-american-citizens-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/presentation-by-the-first-artist-in-park-at-fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:42:00 EST On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will host an evening with Artist-in-Park, Christian Fiedler. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/presentation-by-the-first-artist-in-park-at-fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/historic-fort-sumter-flags-to-be-removed-from-park-museums-for-conservation.htm Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:30:00 EST Fort Sumter’s historic Civil War era flag collection consisting of the Palmetto Guard, United States 33-star storm, and United States 33-star garrison flags will be removed from public display for an indefinite period beginning Tuesday, September 19, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/historic-fort-sumter-flags-to-be-removed-from-park-museums-for-conservation.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-return-to-normal-operations-after-hurricane-idalia.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:10:00 EST Following the passing of Hurricane Idalia, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site have resumed normal operating hours as of noon Thursday, August 31, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-return-to-normal-operations-after-hurricane-idalia.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-close-due-to-threat-of-hurricane-idalia.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:01:00 EST On August 29, 2023, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site have temporarily closed in preparation for Hurricane Idalia and the safety of visitors and staff. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-close-due-to-threat-of-hurricane-idalia.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/tourism-to-fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-contributes-33-2-million-to-local-economy.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:42:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 385,472 visitors to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park in 2022 spent $25.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 330 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $33.2 million. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/tourism-to-fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-contributes-33-2-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-commemoration-at-ft-moultrie.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:23:00 EST Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will commemorate the 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island with programs and weapon firing demonstrations on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-commemoration-at-ft-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-invites-public-input-for-proposed-dock-replacement-and-rehabilitation.htm Wed, 17 May 2023 09:19:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public input during an initial planning phase to replace and rehabilitate the docks at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. The docks at each fort are essential for transporting visitors and staff to the park. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-invites-public-input-for-proposed-dock-replacement-and-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/first-shot-of-the-civil-war-commemoration-at-fort-moultrie.htm Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:32:00 EST To commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the first shot of the Civil War, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will hold a special event on April 15 and 16.  https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/first-shot-of-the-civil-war-commemoration-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-return-to-normal-operations-after-hurricane-ian.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:39:00 EST Following the passing of Hurricane Ian, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site have resumed normal operating hours as of Tuesday, October 4, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-return-to-normal-operations-after-hurricane-ian.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-close-due-to-threat-of-hurricane-ian.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:36:00 EST On September 28, 2022, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site temporarily closed in preparation for Hurricane Ian for the safety of visitors and staff. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/charleston-area-national-park-sites-close-due-to-threat-of-hurricane-ian.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/historic-ordnance-discovered-at-fort-sumter.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:31:00 EST On Saturday, August 6, 2022, historic ordnance was discovered by a visitor within Fort Sumter’s parade ground. According to park policy and public safety, the area was closed and the City of Charleston Police Department Explosive Devices Unit was called in to investigate the discovery. As a precaution the last scheduled tour boat was cancelled. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/historic-ordnance-discovered-at-fort-sumter.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/tourism-to-fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-creates-29-7-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:27:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 297 jobs in local economy https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/tourism-to-fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-creates-29-7-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-commemoration-at-fort-moultrie.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:08:00 EST June 28, 2022, is the 246th Anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. Commemorate the first decisive victory over the British in the fight for independence at the place the battle took place. Relive the pivotal 1776 battle at Fort Moultrie, Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, 2022, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., with living history soldiers in period uniforms, musket and cannon drills, and firing demonstrations. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-commemoration-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-and-charles-pinckney-national-historic-site-to-resume-pre-isaias-park-access.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:43:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site are resuming pre-Isaias park access and operating status on August 4, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-and-charles-pinckney-national-historic-site-to-resume-pre-isaias-park-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-and-charles-pinckney-national-historic-site-to-close-on-sunday-august-2-2020-due-to-threat-of-hurricane-isaias.htm Sat, 01 Aug 2020 08:39:00 EST Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site will temporarily close starting on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in preparation for Hurricane Isaias for the safety of visitors and staff. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-and-charles-pinckney-national-historic-site-to-close-on-sunday-august-2-2020-due-to-threat-of-hurricane-isaias.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-continues-to-increase-recreational-access-for-fort-sumter-starting-on-june-5-2020.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:29:00 EST Beginning Friday, June 5, 2020, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie NHP will increase access to Fort Sumter with the resumption of ferry service to the fort with limited capacity and adjusted boat departure times, and the opening of Liberty Square Visitor Education Center with limited capacity. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-continues-to-increase-recreational-access-for-fort-sumter-starting-on-june-5-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-park-grounds.htm Thu, 28 May 2020 04:06:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park (NHP) is increasing recreational access. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-park-grounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-park-sites-of-the-south-carolina-lowcountry-to-temporarily-close-in-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:30:00 EST Today, the National Park Service announced the temporary suspension of operations at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Charles Pinckney National Historical Site, and Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-park-sites-of-the-south-carolina-lowcountry-to-temporarily-close-in-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-and-the-lowcountry-stargazers-to-present-astronomy-program-on-the-transit-of-mercury.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:43:00 EST Join the National Park Service and the Lowcountry Stargazers on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm at Fort Moultrie to track the transit of the planet Mercury as it moves across the face of the sun. There will be no entrance fee charged for Fort Moultrie on November 11 since this is a fee free day in recognition of Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-and-the-lowcountry-stargazers-to-present-astronomy-program-on-the-transit-of-mercury.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/nature-walk-fort-moultrie-oct-26.htm Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:29:00 EST Sarah Harper Diaz, a local naturalist who specializes in ornithology, will lead a nature walk around Fort Moultrie on Saturday, October 26. She'll share her vast knowledge of the birds, butterflies, and plants while walking the paths outside of the fort. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/nature-walk-fort-moultrie-oct-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-announces-four-finalist-photos-for-the-2020-annual-fort-moultrie-park-pass.htm Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:27:00 EST Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park’s Superintendent Tracy Stakely has selected 4 finalist photos for the 2020 Annual Fort Moultrie pass. The photo with the highest vote total will be featured on this pass. The public will be able to start voting for their favorite photo starting Sunday, October 6, 2019. Voting will end at 5 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The park will announce the winner on Friday, October 18, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-announces-four-finalist-photos-for-the-2020-annual-fort-moultrie-park-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fomo-osceola-exhibit-oct-2019.htm Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:27:00 EST Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will honor the Seminole warrior Osceola at Fort Moultrie in October. A special talk, "Osceola and Seminole Resistance", will be offered at Fort Moultrie on Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th at 11 am and 1 pm both days. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fomo-osceola-exhibit-oct-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/bird-walk-and-free-kayak-trips.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:48:00 EST Events taking place on August 24 include a two-hour bird walk led by local avian expert Sarah Diaz and guided kayak trips led by park rangers and volunteers. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/bird-walk-and-free-kayak-trips.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/news-release-2020-fomo-annual-pass.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:47:00 EST The public is invited to participate in a photo contest for the 2020 Fort Moultrie annual pass. Individuals may submit up to five photos of Fort Moultrie beginning Sunday, August 18 and through Sunday, September 8, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/news-release-2020-fomo-annual-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-will-host-a-program-on-third-system-of-united-states-coastal-forts.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:59:00 EST The National Park Service will offer a special program on the history of third system of United States coastal fortifications by fort expert and author John R. Weaver II at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center, located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 6:30 pm. This program will be free. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-will-host-a-program-on-third-system-of-united-states-coastal-forts.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-seeks-volunteers-for-american-battlefield-trust-s-park-day.htm Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:43:00 EST The National Park Service is partnering with the American Battlefield Trust to host Park Day on April 6, 2019 starting at 10 am at Fort Moultrie, located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island. Volunteers are welcome and needed to help with the removal of debris and trash, and clean up inside and around the fort. Volunteers are encouraged to bring refillable water bottles, wear closed toe shoes and gloves. Following the cleanup, participants will have the option to attend a special ranger-led program at Fort Moultrie. For more information on volunteering, please contact Ranger Thomas Sobol by phone at 843-881-5516 or by e-mail at thomas_sobol@nps.gov. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park-seeks-volunteers-for-american-battlefield-trust-s-park-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-national-monument-redesignated-as-fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:07:00 EST The National Park Service announces the redesignation of Fort Sumter National Monument to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. The law also establishes management authority and defines the boundaries of the park to include: Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie and the Sullivan’s Island Life Saving Station Historic District. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-national-monument-redesignated-as-fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2017-eclipse-across-america-at-charleston-area-national-park-sites.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2017 05:36:00 EST Fort Moultrie, Liberty Square- primary departure point for Fort Sumter, and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site are planning activities for the upcoming 2017 Eclipse Across America on August 21, 2017. Trips to Fort Sumter will run as scheduled; however during the period of totality, Fort Sumter itself will be closed to the public. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2017-eclipse-across-america-at-charleston-area-national-park-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2017-national-lighthouse-day.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2017 05:17:00 EST Join Fort Sumter National Monument as we celebrate National Lighthouse Day on the grounds the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse on Sunday, August 6, 2017. The free special public event with family friendly activities takes place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 1815 I&#’;Onort Sumter</span> National Monument as we celebrate National Lighthouse Day on the grounds the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse on Sunday, August 6, 2017. The free special public event with family friendly activities takes place from 10:00 am to 2:00 <span id="_span_1" name="_span_1" style="color:#FF0000">pm</span> at 1815 <span id="_span_2" name="_span_2" style="color:#FF0000">I’On Avenue on Sullivan’s Island. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2017-national-lighthouse-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-to-observe-the-battle-of-sullivans-island-on-june-24.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2017 18:12:00 EST Fort Sumter National Monument will mark the 241st anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island with special programs on Saturday, June 24. The fort will be open 9 am - 5 pm, and park Musket drills and firing demonstrations will take place at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 3:00 pm. At 1:00 pm, Dr. Eric Emerson will present a special program about the British plan to attack Charleston in 1776. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-to-observe-the-battle-of-sullivans-island-on-june-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-national-monument-seeks-public-comment-on-entrance-fee-increase-for-fort-moultrie.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:48:00 EST Fort Sumter National Monument is requesting public comment on a planned entrance fee increase at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island. The entrance fee at Fort Moultrie has not been increased since 2005. The change, planned for implementation on October 1, 2017 includes increasing the per person/1-day entrance fee from $3 to $7, and eliminates the $5 family and $1 senior rates. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-national-monument-seeks-public-comment-on-entrance-fee-increase-for-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/new-concession-contract-awarded-and-set-to-begin-for-fort-sumter-on-may-15.htm Tue, 16 May 2017 11:55:00 EST Fort Sumter National Monument officials announced that the new commercial services contract has been awarded to Fort Sumter Tours, Inc. The new contract 10- year contract will begin on May 15, 2017. Fort Sumter Tours, a family-run company, is the current park concessioner with years of operating experience at the park https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/new-concession-contract-awarded-and-set-to-begin-for-fort-sumter-on-may-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/the-arrowhead-band-comes-to-charleston.htm Tue, 16 May 2017 11:23:00 EST Audiences of all ages are invited to come out on Sunday, May 28 at 11:00 am to the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center at Liberty Square, and at 2:00 pm to the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site for a special concert featuring the Arrowhead Band. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/the-arrowhead-band-comes-to-charleston.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2016-economic-benefits-of-tourism-to-fort-sumter-national-monument-and-charles-pinckney-national-historic-site.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2017 06:40:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 941,514 visitors to Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in 2016 spent $55,049,100 in communities near the park. That spending supported 834 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $69,419,700. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2016-economic-benefits-of-tourism-to-fort-sumter-national-monument-and-charles-pinckney-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/out-of-the-ashes-rebirth-of-a-nation-a-living-history-event.htm Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:34:00 EST CANCELLED EVENT: Out of the Ashes: Rebirth of a Nation is a living history event to be held at Fort Moultrie on April 29-30, 2017, 9 am – 5 pm each day. Living history demonstrators in period dress will portray life at Fort Moultrie in the years immediately after the American Civil War through living history programs, musket and cannon drills, and flag raising ceremonies. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/out-of-the-ashes-rebirth-of-a-nation-a-living-history-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comments-on-plan-to-protect-species-of-concern-on-southeast-coastlines.htm Fri, 17 Mar 2017 07:29:00 EST National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Plan to Protect Species of Concern on Southeast Coastlines Comment period ends April 15, 2017 Public scoping webinars to be held April 4 and 6 https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comments-on-plan-to-protect-species-of-concern-on-southeast-coastlines.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/over-940000-came-to-charleston-area-national-park-sites-in-2016.htm Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:36:00 EST Fort Sumter NM and Charles Pinckney NHS welcomed over 940,000 visitors in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/over-940000-came-to-charleston-area-national-park-sites-in-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-to-hire-youths-for-summer-2017-jobs.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:00:00 EST Are you a teenager, ages 15-18, looking for a challenging and fun summer job? Consider working at Fort Sumter National Monument. Applications will be accepted March 14-May 5, 2017 at 3:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-to-hire-youths-for-summer-2017-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/centennial-author-series-with-brian-mcenany.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2016 08:52:00 EST On September 24, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Fort Moultrie, Author Brian McEnany will speak about his book, For Brotherhood and Duty: The Civil War History of the West Point Class of 1862. Following his talk, the McEnany will be available for signing copies of his book which will be available for purchase. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/centennial-author-series-with-brian-mcenany.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/storyhour.htm Sat, 16 Jul 2016 07:53:00 EST Fort Sumter National Monument is celebrating National Lighthouse Day with a story hour at the Edgar Allan Poe Library on Sullivan's Island. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/storyhour.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/bioblitz.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 07:16:00 EST Join National Geographic and Fort Moultrie (a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument) on Sullivan's Island, SC and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mount Pleasant, SC for the National Parks Birds Bioblitz on May 20-21, 2016. Be part of a nationwide celebration of the National Park Service's Centennial and biodiversity in your national parks. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/bioblitz.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-fishing-pier-to-close-april-18-may-6.htm Fri, 01 Apr 2016 08:38:00 EST The Fort Moultrie fishing pier will close for improvements to the railing and gate for accessibility. We expect it to be closed from April 18 through May 6, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-fishing-pier-to-close-april-18-may-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-155th.htm Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:00:00 EST Join us for a full day of special programs at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-155th.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-astronomy-program.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:00:00 EST Join the National Park Service and the Lowcountry Stargazers at Fort Moultrie's historic Lifesaving Station for a free astronomy program. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-astronomy-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-to-hire-youth-for-summer-jobs.htm Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:00:00 EST Fort Sumter is seeking teens to join the Youth Conservation Corps for summer work at the area National Park Service sites. Work begins on June 13 and ends on August 5, 2016. Apply by May 6! https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-to-hire-youth-for-summer-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/march-book-signing-event-and-small-arms-saturday-at-fort-moultrie.htm Mon, 29 Feb 2016 06:00:00 EST Join Charleston Museum Curator J. Grahame Long as he speaks about his book "Stolen Charleston: The Spoils of War." Mr. Grahame will also be on hand to sign copies of his book. Throughout the day we will also offer musket firing demonstrations and interpretive programs. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/march-book-signing-event-and-small-arms-saturday-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/the-march-nps-centennial-story-hour-at-the-charleston-main-public-library-is-a-must-see.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2016 07:00:00 EST Fort Sumter National Monument offers engaging children’s activities each month, and we will continue the fun at the Charleston Main Library on March 18th at 9:15 AM. The theme for the March 18th session is “Charleston’s famous Sweetgrass Baskets." https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/the-march-nps-centennial-story-hour-at-the-charleston-main-public-library-is-a-must-see.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/february-story-hour.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:00:00 EST The theme for the February 19th session at 9:15 AM will be focused on experiencing America’s special places by visiting national parks and will include hands on story, crafts, and more! https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/february-story-hour.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/book-signing-event-and-small-arms-saturday-at-fort-moultrie.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2016 08:10:00 EST Fort Moultrie is hosting Author C.L. Bragg who will speak and will sign copies of his book—Crescent Moon over Carolina. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/book-signing-event-and-small-arms-saturday-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/monthly-story-hour.htm Mon, 04 Jan 2016 09:00:00 EST Join us at the Charleston Main Library for our new monthly story hour for local youth! https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/monthly-story-hour.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/temporary-restrooms-at-fort-moultrie-december-7-31.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2015 19:30:00 EST The public restrooms at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center will be closed for utility upgrades from December 7-31, 2015. Temporary restrooms will be available. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/temporary-restrooms-at-fort-moultrie-december-7-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/Cannons-Conserved.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:00:00 EST Through the Adopt-A-Cannon Program, the Fort Sumter-Fort Moultrie Historical Trust has raised funds necessary to complete the conservation of the park’s historic cannons. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/Cannons-Conserved.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/Inaugural-Book-Signing-Event-and-Musket-Firing-at-Fort-Moultrie.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2015 06:17:00 EST Fort Moultrie is hosting Author Tom Robertson who will speak and sign copies of his new nook – "Resisting Sherman." Rangers and volunteers will present Civil War musket firing demonstrations throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/Inaugural-Book-Signing-Event-and-Musket-Firing-at-Fort-Moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2015-womens-history-month.htm Thu, 12 Mar 2015 05:00:00 EST Join the National Park Service in celebrating Women's History Month with a free program at Fort Moultrie. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2015-womens-history-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2015_YCC_News_Release.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2015 01:00:00 EST Fort Sumter will hire several young men and women ages 15-18 for summer work. The deadline to apply is 4:00 PM on April 17. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2015_YCC_News_Release.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/sumtercannoncarriage.htm Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:00:00 EST A rare cannon at Fort Sumter has been refitted with a new carriage to replace its deteriorating wooden one. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/sumtercannoncarriage.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/free-fort-moultrie-admission-days-2015.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:30:00 EST Fort Moultrie will offer free admission on nine days in 2015! https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/free-fort-moultrie-admission-days-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2013-economic-impact.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:00:00 EST A new report shows that 863,316 visitors in 2013 spent $47,530,400 supporting 675 jobs in the local economy. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2013-economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-lighthouse-day.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2014 06:30:00 EST Join us in celebrating National Lighthouse Day with an open house at the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-lighthouse-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2014.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:00:00 EST Celebrate the 238th anniversary of Carolina Day with at Fort Moultrie, where it all began. All activities are free and the normal entrance fee is waived all weekend! https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-flag-day.htm Thu, 22 May 2014 05:00:00 EST Celebrate Flag Day at the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center in Charleston with free activities for children and families. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-flag-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/reverberationspr.htm Mon, 19 May 2014 05:25:00 EST This Saturday evening, May 24, 2014, the National Park Service will hold several programs at Fort Moultrie simultaneously with national parks and communities across the country. All programs are free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/reverberationspr.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-lisq-temp-exhbit.htm Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:45:00 EST A free temporary exhibit focusing on late local artist and actress Alicia Rhett, her family, and their ties to Fort Sumter will be on display at the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center in Charleston. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-lisq-temp-exhbit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-ycc.htm Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:30:00 EST Fort Sumter is hiring teens from 15-18 for summer work. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-ycc.htm https://www.nps.gov/chpi/learn/news/2012-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:00:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 684 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/chpi/learn/news/2012-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2012-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:00:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 684 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2012-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-womens-history-month.htm Thu, 20 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EST Free Program at Fort Moultrie Highlights 1860s Southern Women https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-womens-history-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/hunley-150th.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2014 08:00:00 EST Free programs at Fort Moultrie all weekend include musket firing demonstrations, children's musket drills, and a program on the history of the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/hunley-150th.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/your-fee-dollars-help-preservation-at-fort-moultrie.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2014 09:15:00 EST A project to preserve the ornamental iron fence around Osceola's grave is made possible, in part, by entrance fees paid at Fort Moultrie. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/your-fee-dollars-help-preservation-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-fee-free-days.htm Fri, 10 Jan 2014 08:00:00 EST Several days in 2014 have been designated as fee-free! Come visit Fort Moultrie for no cost. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2014-fee-free-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/liberty-square-water-system-replacement.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:00:00 EST Portable restrooms will be available on site beginning November 4, 2013 while the failing water pumping system is replaced. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/liberty-square-water-system-replacement.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/coast-guard-district-open-house-november-10-2013.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:00:00 EST Join us for an open house at the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivan's Island. The grounds, quarters cupola, and Lifesaving Station boathouse will be open to the public from 1:00-5:00 PM. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/coast-guard-district-open-house-november-10-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/amphibious-assault-150th.htm Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:07:00 EST Living History programs presented by Civil War reenactors on September 7-8 will commemmorate the 150th anniversary of the amphibious assault on Fort Sumter. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/amphibious-assault-150th.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-lighthouse-day-2013.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:00:00 EST Celebrate National Lighthhouse Day with a free open house at the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivan's Island. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-lighthouse-day-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/free-programs-at-fort-moultrie-commemorate-the-150th-anniversary-of-the-battle-for-battery-wagner.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:50:00 EST Fort Sumter National Monument invites the public to a series of free programs at Fort Moultrie on July 18th - 21st to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the battle of Battery Wagner. Living history demonstrations by re-enactors, musket firings and music, lectures and luminaries are part of the multi-day event. The event also includes special programs for children. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/free-programs-at-fort-moultrie-commemorate-the-150th-anniversary-of-the-battle-for-battery-wagner.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/flag-day-2013.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:30:00 EST Join us for free Flag Day activities on Friday, June 14 from 10:00-3:00 at the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center. The activities are designed primarily for kids and families. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/flag-day-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/cannons-return-to-fort-moultrie.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:00:00 EST Four historic cannons weighing about 15,000 pounds each will be returned to Fort Moultrie on June 10th. This marks the end of a major project to preserve the park's artillery collection. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/cannons-return-to-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2013.htm Tue, 28 May 2013 11:00:00 EST Living History programs at Fort Moultrie mark the 237th annual Carolina Day observance on June 28. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/coast-guard-medal-ceremony.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST The U.S. Coast Guard will award a posthumous Silver Lifesaving Medal at a ceremony at the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivan's Island. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/coast-guard-medal-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2013-ycc.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EST At least four youths will be hired for summer work at the National Park Service sites of the Charleston area. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2013-ycc.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/southeast-coast-saltwater-paddling-trail.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:00:00 EST The Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail officially launches its website on Friday, April 19. Paddlers can travel over 760 miles from the Chesapeake Bay to the Georgia-Florida border. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/southeast-coast-saltwater-paddling-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/living-history-programs-for-150th-anniversary-of-ironclad-attack.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EST April 7 marks the 150th anniversary of the 1863 Ironclad Attack. Fort Sumter will present living history programs for each tour boat arriving at Fort Sumter on Saturday, April 6, and for the first two boats arriving on Sunday, April 7. There is also a special temporary exhibit at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/living-history-programs-for-150th-anniversary-of-ironclad-attack.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-park-night-at-the-riverdogs.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST Fort Sumter partners with the Charleston RiverDogs for "National Park Night" at the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park on Tuesday, April 23. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-park-night-at-the-riverdogs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/revolutionary-war-cannons-return-to-fort-moultrie.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST Join us for a dedication ceremony celebrating the return of two reproduction Revolutionary War cannons to Fort Moultrie after an 8-month-long preservation project. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/revolutionary-war-cannons-return-to-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2011-tourism-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST Over 900,000 visitors to the Lowcountry's National Park Service sites spent $24M supporting 312 jobs in the local area in 2011. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2011-tourism-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/free-womens-history-month-program-at-fort-moultrie.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST This free program explores the history of Fort Moultrie from a woman's perspective. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/free-womens-history-month-program-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/february-2013-lighthouse-open-house.htm Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:00:00 EST Join us for an open house at the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivan's Island. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/february-2013-lighthouse-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-dock-dredging.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:00:00 EST The Fort Moultrie dock and approach on Sullivan's Island leading to the Intracoastal Waterway will undergo a dredging project beginning November 5. The work is expected to last three to four weeks. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-dock-dredging.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/veterans-day-weekend-at-fort-moultrie.htm Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:00:00 EST Fort Moultrie will honor our nation's veterans with a Living History program "Soldiers Through Time" on Saturday and will waive the park entrance fee all weekend. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/veterans-day-weekend-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/nps-96th-birthday-sidewalk-chalk-art-contest.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:28:00 EST Celebrate the 96th birthday of the National Park Service with a sidewalk chalk art contest themed "Picture Yourself in the National Parks." https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/nps-96th-birthday-sidewalk-chalk-art-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/military-wife-military-life.htm Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:15:00 EST This free program explores the history of Fort Moultrie from a woman's perspective. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/military-wife-military-life.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-lighthouse-day-2012.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:00:00 EST Celebrate the 50th anniversay of the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse on National Lighthouse Day, Tuesday, August 7 from 10:00-2:00. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-lighthouse-day-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2012.htm Tue, 19 Jun 2012 05:30:00 EST Celebrate Carolina Day at Fort Moultrie with a day of free activities. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/flag-day-2012.htm Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:16:00 EST Celebrate the 96th anniversary of Flag Day at Fort Moultrie with free activities. While the activities are designed primarily for children and families, everyone is invited to share the fun! https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/flag-day-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-get-outdoors-day.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 05:03:00 EST Join us for a day of outdoor activity where you can meet Buddy the Bison and Smokey Bear! https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-get-outdoors-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/free-pass-to-national-parks-for-active-duty-military-and-dependents.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 08:57:00 EST To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19 – Armed Forces Day – the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/free-pass-to-national-parks-for-active-duty-military-and-dependents.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/sullivans-island-lighthouse-50th-anniversary.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 EST Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse with a free afternoon event featuring music, refreshments, and the release of a new book. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/sullivans-island-lighthouse-50th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/soldiers-through-the-ages-2012.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 11:39:00 EST Fort Moultrie will present a day of living history programs to honor Armed Forces Day. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/soldiers-through-the-ages-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/robert-smalls-book-signing.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 08:52:00 EST The sesquicentennial of Robert Smalls' daring escape from slavery will be commemorated at a book signing event. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/robert-smalls-book-signing.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2012-ycc-summer-jobs.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:26:00 EST Fort Sumter National Monument seeks youths age 15-18 for summer jobs. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2012-ycc-summer-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/patriots-point-ferry-cancelled.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:51:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/patriots-point-ferry-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-lighthouse-day-2011.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-lighthouse-day-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-receives-national-trust-grant.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST Grant funds will be used for educational media to raise awareness of the 19th century brick-making industry in Charleston. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-receives-national-trust-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2011-metal-preservation-project.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST Fort Sumter and Clemson University have collaborated to preserve historic metals at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie including cannons. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2011-metal-preservation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/54th-massachusetts-program-2011.htm Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:55:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/54th-massachusetts-program-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2011.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST Celebrate the anniversary of the battle of Sullivan's Island with two special events and two fee-free days at Fort Moultrie. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/flag-day-2011.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/flag-day-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/americas-best-idea-grant.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Fort Sumter is one of 19 parks to receive the National Park Foundation's "America's Best Idea" grant. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/americas-best-idea-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/lighthouse-planning-workshop.htm Tue, 31 May 2011 20:00:00 EST The public is invited to help plan for the future management of the Sullivan's Island U.S. Coast Guard Historic District. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/lighthouse-planning-workshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-pulaski-summer-kickoff.htm Wed, 25 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Fort Pulaski National Monument announces extended summer hours. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-pulaski-summer-kickoff.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/civil-war-correspondent-to-visit-fort-moultrie.htm Sun, 08 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Civil War Correspondent Frank Vizetelly, in the person of actor Howard Burnham, will visit Fort Moultrie for a free public presentation on his experiences. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/civil-war-correspondent-to-visit-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/may-2011-sullivans-island-lighthouse.htm Sun, 01 May 2011 20:00:00 EST The U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivan's Island, including the base of the lighthouse, will be open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/may-2011-sullivans-island-lighthouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/slave-dwelling-project.htm Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Endangered Slave Dwellings Harbor New Occupant https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/slave-dwelling-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-community-reading.htm Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Fort Moultrie to Host Community Reading https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-community-reading.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/sesquicentennial-surrender-of-fort-sumter.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Fort Sumter will surrender to the Confederacy again on Thursday, April 14, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/sesquicentennial-surrender-of-fort-sumter.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/sesquicentennial-media-advisory.htm Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Opportunities for the media during the 150th Commemoration of the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/sesquicentennial-media-advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/civil-war-sesquicentennial.htm Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Fort Sumter will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening shots of the Civil War with a week of living history programs. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/civil-war-sesquicentennial.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/impending-war-lecture-series-march-2011.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST The popular lecture series continues at Fort Moultrie with a talk on a southern woman's perspective on the Civil War in March. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/impending-war-lecture-series-march-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/book-signing-and-gallery-showing.htm Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST New children's book makes debut with a book signing and gallery of illustration artwork. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/book-signing-and-gallery-showing.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2011-national-passport-stamp.htm Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Fort Sumter is selected for the national 2011 Passport To Your National Parks collectible stamp. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2011-national-passport-stamp.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-to-host-poetry-workshop.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-to-host-poetry-workshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/impending-war-lecture-series-feb-mar-2011.htm Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/impending-war-lecture-series-feb-mar-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/february-2011-lighthouse-open-house.htm Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Visit the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse and Coast Guard Historic District. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/february-2011-lighthouse-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/sesqui-sc-flag.htm Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Join us for a free program at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center to mark the 150th anniversary of the South Carolina flag. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/sesqui-sc-flag.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2011-fort-moultrie-candlelight-tours.htm Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST Take a free candlelight tour of Fort Moultrie with Civil War reenactors. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2011-fort-moultrie-candlelight-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/impending-war-lecture-series-nov-dec-2010.htm Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST The free Impending War lecture series continues at Fort Moultrie with programs in November and December, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/impending-war-lecture-series-nov-dec-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2010-british-encampment.htm Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2010-british-encampment.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2010-national-junior-ranger-day.htm Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2010-national-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/lighthouse-open-house-may-2010.htm Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/lighthouse-open-house-may-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/spring-2010-lecture-series.htm Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST This series of talks is presented as the National Park Services prepares for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/spring-2010-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/149th-anniversary-of-fort-sumter.htm Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Visitors to Fort Sumter on Saturday, April 10 will enjoy Living History programs commemorating the 149th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/149th-anniversary-of-fort-sumter.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/new-law-permits-firearms.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/new-law-permits-firearms.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2009-npf-grant.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Fort Sumter receives a $6,000 grant from the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2009-npf-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-bicentennial.htm Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Fort Moultrie marks its 200th anniversary with a special program featuring rangers and reenactors in period costume. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-bicentennial.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/lighthouse-open-house-november-2009.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Join us for an open house at the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivan's Island. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/lighthouse-open-house-november-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/soldiers-through-time-2009.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Join us for two days of living history at Fort Moultrie with soldiers from the Revolutionary War through World War II. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/soldiers-through-time-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/americas-best-idea.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Join us for a sneak peak of Ken Burns' new documentary, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea." https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/americas-best-idea.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-lighthouse-day-2009.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Celebrate National Lighthouse Day at Sullivan’s Island Open House. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/national-lighthouse-day-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/free-weekends-2009.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Salazar Announces National Park Service Will Waive Fees on Three Summer Weekends to Increase Tourism, Boost Economy https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/free-weekends-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2009.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Celebrate Carolina Day with free admission to Fort Moultrie and a weekend-long special event on June 27-28, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-encampment-2009.htm Thu, 14 May 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-moultrie-encampment-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2009.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Junior Ranger Day events to be held at Fort Moultrie from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/lighthouse-lecture-2009.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST The architect of the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, Jack Graham, will give a lecture on the lighthouse grounds. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/lighthouse-lecture-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2009-8th-georgia-band.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST The 8th Georgia Band will perform a free concert of period music at Fort Moultrie to commemorate the opening bombardment of the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2009-8th-georgia-band.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/book-signing-at-fort-moultrie.htm Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/book-signing-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/war-and-wardrobe-2009.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Fort Moultrie presents a free program, War and Wardrobe, at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 28. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/war-and-wardrobe-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/african-passages-museum-exhibit.htm Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST A new permanent museum exhibit has been unveiled at Fort Moultrie. African Passages will be publicly dedicated on Sunday, March 22. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/african-passages-museum-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/lighthouse-transfer.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service celebrates the transfer of the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse from the U.S. Coast Guard to Fort Sumter National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/lighthouse-transfer.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2008-fee-free-weekend-at-fort-moultrie.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Entrance fees to Fort Moultrie are waived September 27-28 for National Public Lands Day and to honor new citizens. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2008-fee-free-weekend-at-fort-moultrie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2008-plymouth-fife-drum-corps.htm Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps to perform at Fort Moultrie and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2008-plymouth-fife-drum-corps.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2008-fort-sumter-anniversary-events.htm Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Special Events at Fort Sumter mark the beginning of the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2008-fort-sumter-anniversary-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2008-summer-employment.htm Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Charleston area parks will hire several students for 2008 summer seasonal positions in Visitor Services and Maintenance. The deadline to apply is May 3. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2008-summer-employment.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2008-slavery-exhibit-meeting.htm Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST National Park Service invites public comment on planned slavery exhibit at Fort Moultrie https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2008-slavery-exhibit-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2007-gullah-commission-announcement.htm Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST National Park Service partners with three State Historic Preservation Offices to form the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2007-gullah-commission-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2007.htm Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Celebrate Carolina Day at Fort Moultrie with free admission and a special evening program with living history. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carolina-day-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-flags-2007.htm Sun, 20 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Six historic flags are once again flying over Fort Sumter after a four-month long flagpole replacement project. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/fort-sumter-flags-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/robert-smalls-commemoration-2007.htm Wed, 09 May 2007 20:00:00 EST 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." https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/robert-smalls-commemoration-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/ycc-2007.htm Wed, 09 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Youth Conservation Corps Program offered at Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/ycc-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/summer-maintenance-jobs-2007.htm Sun, 06 May 2007 20:00:00 EST National Park Service to hire summer maintenance employees for Charleston area parks. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/summer-maintenance-jobs-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2007.htm Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Kids to Take Over National Parks First National Junior Ranger Day Announced https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2007fosuanniversary.htm Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST National Park Service to commemorate the 146th anniversary of the bombardment of Fort Sumter with special events on Friday and Saturday, April 13-14. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2007fosuanniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/kids-craft-2007.htm Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service invites kids to have fun while learning about history with free monthly programs. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/kids-craft-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/veteransday.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Fort Moultrie honors veterans by waiving entrance fees on Veteran’s Day https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/veteransday.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/concessioncontract.htm Sun, 02 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST National Park Service awards contract for ferry service to Fort Sumter https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/concessioncontract.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2006carolinaday.htm Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service honors General William Moultrie with free entrance on Carolina Day, graveside ceremony, and living history program. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2006carolinaday.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/ycc2006.htm Thu, 11 May 2006 20:00:00 EST Youth Conservation Corps Program offered at Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/ycc2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/bobdodson.htm Sun, 07 May 2006 20:00:00 EST Bob Dodson is named Superintendent of Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/bobdodson.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/vipaward2006.htm Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:00:00 EST Fort Sumter National Monument Honors Volunteers with President’s Volunteer Service Award https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/vipaward2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/grantawards2006.htm Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:00:00 EST Fort Sumter Receives Grant Awards https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/grantawards2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/tucker-retirement.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:00:00 EST John Tucker retires as Fort Sumter Superintendent after 35 years with the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/tucker-retirement.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2005holidayclosures.htm Sun, 13 Nov 2005 19:00:00 EST Holiday Closure Schedule Announced https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2005holidayclosures.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/newzealand.htm Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:00:00 EST New Zealand Ambassador visits Fort Sumter Group Parks https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/newzealand.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2005carolinaday.htm Thu, 23 Jun 2005 20:00:00 EST The 229th anniversary of the battle of Sullivan’s Island to be observed at Fort Moultrie https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2005carolinaday.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2005fomovcclosure.htm Mon, 16 May 2005 20:00:00 EST Visitor Center To Close For Upgrade https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2005fomovcclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2004carolinaday.htm Mon, 21 Jun 2004 20:00:00 EST Fort Moultrie Commemorates the 228th Anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/2004carolinaday.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/wwiiexhibit.htm Thu, 27 May 2004 20:00:00 EST World War II Exhibit Premieres at Fort Moultrie Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/wwiiexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carriages.htm Thu, 08 Apr 2004 20:00:00 EST Fort Sumter & Moultrie receive new cannon carriages through partnerships. https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/news/carriages.htm