Fort Sumter National Monument
Neighborhood: Sullivan's Island
Phone: +1 843 883 3123
Fax: +1 843 883 3910
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Fort Sumter had been under construction for more than 30 years in December of 1860 when Major Robert Anderson relocated his troops there in the middle of the night from Fort Moultrie. On April 12, 1861 the first shot of the Civil War was fired on the Fort by Confederate troops at Fort Johnson. Following 34 hours of fighting, Major Anderson surrendered but the siege continued for two more years. Fort Sumter has since stood as a symbol of Southern resistance. The fort is on 200 acres of land surrounded by water at the entrance to Charleston Harbor and is only accessible by boat, with ferries departing from Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant and Liberty Square in Charleston. Ferry fees: $14 adults; $12.50 seniors 62+; $8 children ages 6-11; children under 6 are free. Hours vary according to season; consult the website for more details.
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Where the Civil War Began
Neighborhood: Sullivan's Island
Phone: +1 843 883 3123
Fax: +1 843 883 3910
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Fort Sumter had been under construction for more than 30 years in December of 1860 when Major Robert Anderson relocated his troops there in the middle of the night from Fort Moultrie. On April 12, 1861 the first shot of the Civil War was fired on the Fort by Confederate troops at Fort Johnson. Following 34 hours of fighting, Major Anderson surrendered but the siege continued for two more years. Fort Sumter has since stood as a symbol of Southern resistance. The fort is on 200 acres of land surrounded by water at the entrance to Charleston Harbor and is only accessible by boat, with ferries departing from Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant and Liberty Square in Charleston. Ferry fees: $14 adults; $12.50 seniors 62+; $8 children ages 6-11; children under 6 are free. Hours vary according to season; consult the website for more details.
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TravelAlaska.com
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/Partners
Reviews
If only you could drive to it.
Fort Sumter is an interesting monument to take in. Touring the Fort is interesting as one can imagin...
Reviewed by:JasonW from on May 12 2007
A must see
A great place to find out a lot of history about the start of the civil war, and what really happene...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 26 2005
Great visit!
Fort Sumter is a wonderful place to visit for those interested in history--especially the Civil War....
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 05 2005
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