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Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

The Battle of Sullivan’s Island, fought near the site of today’s Fort Moultrie in June 1776, was the first significant Patriot victory of the Revolutionary War.

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Shape of the state of South Carolina with red dot showing the location of Fort Moultrie National Park
Fort Sumter National Monument 1214 Middle Street Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
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Operating Hours

Fort Moultrie

Fort Moultrie represents the entire history of static seacoast defenses in the United States, from the American Revolution through World War II. The site includes a visitor center with museum exhibits. The Fort Moultrie Visitor Center is open daily 9:00 am-4:30 pm. The fort itself is open until 4:30 pm all year. There is an entrance fee for the park.

Standard Hours

Monday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Exceptions

Thanksgiving Day

11/28/2024 - 11/28/2024

Monday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Christmas Day

12/25/2024 - 12/25/2024

Monday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM

New Year's Day

01/01/2025 - 01/01/2025

Monday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square

The Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square, 340 Concord Street, Charleston, is the primary departure point for ferry boats to Fort Sumter. This visitor education center is free. There is a fee for the concession-operated ferry to Fort Sumter.

Standard Hours

Monday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Exceptions

Thanksgiving Day

11/28/2024 - 11/28/2024

Monday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Christmas Day

12/25/2024 - 12/25/2024

Monday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

New Year's Day

01/01/2025 - 01/01/2025

Monday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Admission & Tickets

Entrance - Per Person - $10.00

Fort Moultrie charges a per person entrance fee for adults. Anyone 16 years old or older is considered an adult.

Directions

Fort Sumter is accessible by ferry boat. Boats depart at scheduled times from two sites. The primary departure point is the Fort Sumter Visitor Center, 340 Concord Street, Charleston. Boats depart from Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Boulevard, Mount Pleasant. There is a fee for the concession-operated ferry. Fort Moultrie is accessible by car at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island. A park entrance fee is charged for the park. Details at: https://www.nps.gov/fosu/planyourvisit/directions.

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Accessible Rooms
  • Accessible Sites
  • Assistive Listening Systems
  • Audio Description
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Baby Changing Station
  • Benches/Seating
  • Bicycle - Rack
  • Braille
  • Cellular Signal
  • Dock/Pier
  • Elevator
  • Entrance Passes for Sale
  • Ferry - Passenger
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit Available
  • First Aid/Medical Care Available
  • Food/Drink - Snacks
  • Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
  • Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
  • Information
  • Information - Maps Available
  • Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
  • Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
  • Internet/WiFi Available
  • Open Captioning
  • Parking - Auto
  • Parking - Bus/RV
  • Picnic Table
  • Restroom
  • Restroom - Accessible
  • Scenic View/Photo Spot
  • Theater/Auditorium
  • Ticket Sales
  • Trash/Litter Receptacles
  • Water - Bottle-Filling Station
  • Water - Drinking/Potable
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wheelchairs Available
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Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Images

A row of cannon with Fort Moultrie in the background. A US flag is flying in the fort.
Fort Moultrie spans 171 years from 1776-1947
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Fort Sumter with a US flag flying above the fort with dock in the foreground
Fort Sumter is located on an island in Charleston Harbor and is only accessible by boat.
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Civil War cannon sitting on carriage pointing towards firing hole in brick wall
Fort Sumter cannon sitting on cannon carriage under a brick casemate
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Center of image is round metal and glass signal light with grassy hills hills in background
Interior View of Fort Moultrie featuring the World War II signal light with grass hills and black concrete gun bateries
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A three-story brick structure with a staircase in front and water in the background
The Fort Sumter Visitor Center is the primary departure point for the ferries to Fort Sumter.
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