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Special Event
Event
A National Salute: Fort Moultrie at the Close of the Civil War
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Fee:
Free. Saturday, April 12 is a fee-free day. Regular site fees resume on Sunday, April 13.Location: LAT/LONG: 32.759289, -79.857844
Events will take place inside Fort Moultrie, behind Fort Moultrie and in the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center theater. Fort Moultrie is located on Sullivan's Island, SC at 1214 Middle Street.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Type of Event
Living History
Other
Talk
Description
This year marks the 160th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War. Living historians in period clothing will portray soldiers and civilians to help provide visitors the opportunity to learn about the end of the war at the place it began.
Saturday April 12, 2025
10:00 am: Flag Raising Program
11:00 am: Ranger Talk
12:00 pm: Musket Firing Demonstration
1:00 pm: Ranger Talk
2:00 pm: Musket Firing Demonstration
4:00 pm: Flag Lowering Program
Sunday April 13, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Living History Presence
11:00 am: A Flag Raising Over Fort Sumter - VIP Program in Fort Moultrie Theatre
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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NPS photo/W. Young
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