News Release

A National Salute: Fort Moultrie at the Close of the Civil War

35-star flag flies over Fort Moultrie with Charleston Harbor

NPS Photo

News Release Date: March 25, 2025

Contact: Brett Spaulding, 843-732-5006

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, SC – 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. Visitors of all ages can learn about historic Charleston. There will be an encampment, musket firing demonstrations, and programs from park rangers and historians.
 
This year marks the 160th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War. Historians will be in period clothing portraying soldiers and civilians.  There will be musket firing demonstrations at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 12. Visitors can assist in raising and lowering the US flag and join specialized talks about the beginning and end of the Civil War. Saturday will be a fee free day and park fees will resume on Sunday.
 
Fort Moultrie is located at 1214 Middle Street on Sullivan’s Island and the visitor center is open 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The park represents the history of static seacoast defense in the United States, from the American Revolution to the end of World War II. The park is open daily, and there is a site fee. For more information call 843-883-3123, visit www.nps.gov/fosu or follow us on Facebook. To visit Fort Sumter, you will need to contact Fort Sumter Tours for ferry tickets at www.fortsumtertours.com.

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