Fort Sumter National Monument
Historic and Protected Site, Monument, and National Park
Sullivans Island
"great historical site, birthplace of the civil war"(4 Tips)
"15 minute talk by the Park Ranger"(5 Tips)
"enthusiastic to share the stories of Fort Sumter."(3 Tips)
"Best to take the ferry from Patriot Point"(2 Tips)
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Jason SpoonerJuly 6, 2012If you take the ferry out, you only have an hour to explore, and the park rangers talk for most of that. So read up on the history beforehand and skip the talk. Very cool experience. Lots to explore.Upvoted Feb 20
Erik CintronJuly 11, 2017This was a Beautiful treat on the ferry to fort. It was small not much to it but great views for pics and go when there changing the flag it's awesome u may even get to fold it. Park rangers are 👍
SabrenaJune 19, 2015Get there early to be sure you get a good seat on the boat. Fun boat ride around the harbor, they drop you off and give you time on the fort. The history talk is interesting.
- WannaSee ItAllJuly 9, 2011Best to take the ferry from Patriot Point so you can also see a great naval museum. Also instead of walking around, its best to follow the ranger tour so you can learn the most from the experience
Michael BrudzinskiJune 28, 2014Earlier is better. Buy tickets ahead online to save time for exploring the City. Thank the Park Service folks! They are awesome!
Kelly FechterFebruary 24, 2019Great ferry ride, unbelievable staff and very knowledgeable. Have a beer on the way back!
Fort Sumter National MonumentAugust 27, 2011Remember to get to Fort Sumter National Monument you must catch a ferry at either Liberty Square in Charleston or Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant.- Park RangersAugust 27, 2011Be sure to listen to the history talk! The Rangers at the Fort are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share the stories of Fort Sumter.
Mary Catherine JamesDecember 31, 2010The trip out to see is worth it on the boat and the historical value is important for any child or adult to see as it relates to american history.
Desiree MillerSeptember 20, 2011Make sure you ask the park ranger about the really huge rifle (that looks like a canyon) on display...and how it had enough power to hit Charleston!! Read more
Wanna See It AllSeptember 12, 2011Take the ferry from Patriots Point, cost of ferry was about $17.00 Once at Fort Sumter you have about and hour to explore before departing. Make sure not to miss Patriots Point Naval Museum Read more
- Courtney LancasterDecember 29, 2013Listen to the 15 minute talk by the Park Ranger- it will tell you about some of the things you're looking at!
Keith DelaetJuly 3, 2011The red line on the SC flag pole shows how high the walls were. Be sure to see the original siege flag in the museum!
Hoyle Kip VinsonJuly 28, 2015Well kept history of the start of the War of Northern Aggression or Civil War
Josh KnowlesJuly 21, 2011Setting up a garrison with the goal of seceding from the Union is expressly forbidden. Also: Watch out for ants.
Carlos AlvarezNovember 30, 2014Read quickly. It's tough to get through everything in the hour they give you.
Clay ChastainMay 30, 2012Pretty awesome to see it in person. There's a 15 minute speech and you spend about an hour on the island.
Jason PrattApril 18, 2010Welcome to Fort Sumter! - Do me a big favor and SAY HI to my buddy and park ranger JEFF JONES. He most likely gave the history speech. Tell him JASON PRATT told you to say hi. He'll dig that. Thanks!!
Michael DriverApril 3, 2013Where the civil war started. Get tickets early. Like the day before early.
Ryan WoodruffMay 10, 2010
Heather WilhelmSeptember 27, 2011Mosquitos are horrid!!! Bring bug spray, or be ready to pay $7 at the gift shop
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