Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Charleston, SC

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

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Service dogs are allowed, as granted by law (see section below).

Amenities

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Boating
  • Boat Tour
  • Fishing
  • Saltwater Fishing
  • Food
  • Dining
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • 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

About Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

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.