Plan Your Visit

Fort Sumter from a distance with the American Flag flying

NPS Photo/N. Boyd

Fort Sumter
Historic Fort Sumter is located in Charleston Harbor and is only accessible by the concession-operated tour boat. Fort Sumter does not charge an entrance fee; however tickets for the authorized concession-operated ferry are required and may be purchased in advance.

Visit Fort Sumter by Tour Boat

 

Interior of Fort Moultrie

NPS Photo/ R. Claussen

Fort Moultrie
Fort Moultrie is located on Sullivan's Island and features 171 years of seacoast defense history from the American Revolution through World War II. Learn more about visiting Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island.

 

A Park Ranger speaks with a school group at Fort Sumter

NPS Photo/ C. Reid

Parks as Classrooms
Visit the our education page for information on bringing a school group to Fort Sumter or Fort Moultrie.

Safety

All visitors should review the safety rules before visiting.

Contact us
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