Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

About

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to preserve slavery, construction on a new fort, Fort Sumter, proceeded. The Confederacy fired on the US garrison of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 opening the Civil War, which redefined American freedom.

Activities

• Astronomy
• Stargazing
• Boating
• Boat Tour
• Fishing
• Saltwater Fishing
• Food
• Dining
• Guided Tours
• Self-Guided Tours - Walking
• Boat Tour
• Hands-On
• Citizen Science
• Living History
• Reenactments
• Historic Weapons Demonstration
• Junior Ranger Program
• Wildlife Watching
• Birdwatching
• Park Film
• Museum Exhibits
• Shopping
• Bookstore and Park Store

Location

32.75654469, -79.87068744