Junior Ranger

Two rangers smile at the camera with Fort Sumter's latest Junior Ranger, a stuffed wolf!

NPS Photo/C. Reid

The official NPS Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie Junior Ranger program is a way to introduce children—and those young at heart—to the history of the forts and their own role in preserving this history for the future generations. Both Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie have self-guided Junior Ranger programs for children 3 years and older. Junior Ranger booklets are available at the Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square and Fort Moultrie Visitor Center on Sullivan's Island.

After completing the age-appropriate requirements, have your book reviewed by a park ranger. The park ranger will present you with your very own Junior Ranger badge! Modeled after the National Park Service patch, these badges are shaped like an arrowhead and feature either the bombardment of Fort Sumter or Sgt. Jasper saving the flag at Fort Moultrie.

Can't make it to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park? Not a problem. Our Junior Ranger books have been archived online!

For the Fort Sumter Junior Ranger Book, click here.

For the Fort Moultrie Junior Ranger Book, click here.

You can also reach out to the park to receive a Junior Ranger book. Contact us here!