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Where The American Civil War Began

Decades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on this Federal fort in Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter surrendered 34 hours later. Union forces would try for nearly four years to take it back.
 
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Restrooms and Water Not Available at Fort Sumter

Restrooms and water are currently unavailable at Fort Sumter. The site's restrooms are being expanded and made more accessible. The work is expected to be completed by June 30, 2010.

Although restrooms and water are available on board the ferry boats, fully accessible facilities are only available at the departure location in Charleston.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this very important project.

 
Fort Moultrie with a cannon in the foreground.

Fort Moultrie

Fort Moultrie is a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. The site is located on Sullivan's Island and is accessible by car. Learn about 171 years of American seacoast defenses.
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    1214 Middle Street
    Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

    Phone

    Visitor Information & Park Headquarters
    (843) 883-3123

    Fax

    (843) 883-3910

    Climate

    Summers are generally hot and humid. Brief showers and thunderstorms are normal, especially in the afternoon. Spring and fall are temperate. Winters may be cool and damp with occasional periods below freezing. Snow is unlikely.
    Communities Surrounding Fort Moultrie National Monument
    Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
    Sullivans Island, SC (4 min. )
    Isle of Palms, SC (9 min. ) Pop. 4,583
    Mount Pleasant, SC (11 min. ) Pop. 47,609
    Charleston, SC (18 min. ) Pop. 96,650
    Dorchester, SC (21 min. ) Pop. 96,413
    North Charleston, SC (22 min. ) Pop. 79,641
    Johns Island, SC (28 min. )
    Goose Creek, SC (31 min. ) Pop. 29,208
    		 Folly Beach, SC (31 min. ) Pop. 2,116
    Awendaw, SC (32 min. ) Pop. 1,195
    Ladson, SC (33 min. ) Pop. 13,264
    Huger, SC (36 min. )
    Pineland, SC (38 min. )
    Hollywood, SC (38 min. ) Pop. 3,946
    Ravenel, SC (39 min. ) Pop. 2,214
    Wadmalaw Island, SC (1 hr.  38 min. )