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Contact: Dawn Davis, 8432976051
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, SC - 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.
Beginning at 12:00 pm on August 4, 2020, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie NHP will resume operations. The first concession-operated ferry trip to Fort Sumter will depart at 12:15 pm from Liberty Square. The following spaces will be available:
- Fort Sumter
- Ferry trips to the fort
- Liberty Square Visitor Education Center and outside grounds
- Grounds outside of Fort Moultrie
- Fort Moultrie dock
With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed at this time:
- Fort Sumter Museum
- Fort Moultrie
- Fort Moultrie Visitor Center
- Outside grounds
- Restrooms
- Historic house
While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services may be limited. When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.
The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.
For inquiries about the ferry service to Fort Sumter, please contact Fort Sumter Tours at 1-800-789-3678 or sales@spiritlinecruises.com.
Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on the parks’ websites. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.
For Charles Pinckney National Historic Site visit www.nps.gov/chpi or follow the park on Facebook and Twitter.
For Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park visit www.nps.gov/fosu or follow the park on Facebook, and Twitter.
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Last updated: March 24, 2023