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Fort Sumter National MonumentTheme(s): Civil War | |
Description:
The first engagement of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter on April 12 and 13, 1861. After 34 hours of fighting, the Union surrendered the fort to the Confederates. From 1863 to 1865, the Confederates at Fort Sumter withstood a 22 month siege by Union forces. During this time, most of the fort was reduced to brick rubble. Fort Sumter became a national monument in 1948.
Accessibility:
Limited. Wheelchair accessibility is from the City Marina. At Fort Sumter, three elevators give access to the upper levels of the fort. A wheelchair is available at the fort.
Activites:
Educational Programs | Bird Watching | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | And more.
Directions to Fort Sumter National Monument
Plane:
The concession tour boats leave from Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, or the City Marina on Lockwood Blvd., just south of US-17 in Charleston. For visitors to the City Marina, parking at the Charleston Visitor Center (on Meeting Street) and using the DASH (Downtown Area Shuttle) service is recommended. For private boats, Fort Sumter is 3.33 miles from Charleston at the harbor entrance.
If traveling on the tour boat, allow 2 hours and 15 minutes for the trip (35-minute boat ride each way, and 1 hour at the fort).
Car:
See above.
Public Transportation
See above.
Nearby Parks:
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in South Carolina (8 miles)
Fort Moultrie National Monument in South Carolina (8 miles)
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Contact Information for Fort Sumter National Monument
1214 Middle Street
Sullivan's Island, SC
29482
Phone: 843-883-3123
Fax: 843-883-3910
Located in Charleston Harbor, SC
For more information on Fort Sumter National Monument
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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