First Shot Anniversary Event

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Apr 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Join Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie NHP to commemorate the 163rd anniversary of the Civil War's first shots.  Ranger programs and musket firing demonstrations will take place at Fort Moultrie on Saturday, April 13th, 2024.

Below is the event schedule.  We look forward to seeing you there!

11:00 am: Ranger Talk

11:30 am: Musket Demonstration

1:00 pm: Ranger Talk

1:30 pm: Musket Demonstration

3:00 pm: Ranger Talk

3:30 pm: Musket Demonstration

Fees

Saturday, April 13th, is a fee-free day to visit Fort Moultrie!

Location

Events will take place on the grounds outside of Fort Moultrie. All visitors should park at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center and pay their entrance fee before walking to the event.

Latitude and Longitude 33.000000, -80.000000

Schedule

Date:

Apr 13, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Contact Information

Walt Young
843-883-3123
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Event Type

  • Living History
  • Talk
  • Volunteer Event