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Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Park Site · 📍 Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical ParkUS National Parks · National Historical Park · Charleston, SC
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.
Attraction features
- 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
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