Fort Sumter National Monuments

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  • Southeast
  • South-Carolina
  • Charleston

Fort Sumter National Monument is a sea fort and a historical place in Charleston, South Carolina. It is built on an artificial island protecting Charleston, South Carolina. The monument is spread over an area of almost about 234.74 acres. The origin of this monument was in the year 1812 and was still incomplete till the year 1861 during the American Civil War. During this war, the monument was severely ruined and thus was never completed. The Fort Sumter National Monument, is openly being part of Fort Sumter and Moultrie National Park, since the middle of 20th century. The exterior work was finished but the interior work, as well as the armaments were never completed.

Attractions

  1. Liberty Square: Liberty Square is a National grassy park featuring a small museum, Fort Sumter, and an Aquarium. Liberty Square was initially Liberty Street. There is the oldest tree in the park named Liberty Tree. Liberty Square may not fulfill Walt Disney’s original ideas of the museum but there are a lot of authentic details to gather while exploring the place.

 

 

  1. Fort Sumter Education Center: Fort Sumter Education Center is the primary ferry departure facility for visiting Fort Sumter. Being in the center of the destination it offers interpretive and visual exhibits on the events leading up to the start of the Civil War. National Park Service volunteers help individuals achieve a better understanding of the causes of the Civil War and what happened during the war.

 

  1. Fort Moultrie: The first fort on Sullivan’s Island with the special feature is that it is made up of logs and sand. Charleston was saved from British occupation and the fort was named Fort Moultrie in honor of the name of commander Colonel William Moultrie. Individuals who so ever visit Fort Moultrie moves steadily backward in time of World War II in the year 1776.

Facts

  • Fort Sumter National Monument was built to protect the Charleston harbor in South Carolina.
  • The battle of Fort Sumter was the beginning of the American Civil War.

 

Activities

Fort Sumter National Monument, offers both indoor and outdoor activities for all visitors. At Liberty square, there is a national park on the banks of Cooper River where visitors can sit, relax, read and perform various recreational activities. In addition to this, the outdoor activities include fishing, birding wildlife views, Mother Nature panoramic views, and nature walks, etc.

 

What you Expect

Individuals who love to learn about history can have a great experience at Fort Sumter National Park. A boat tour of Fort Sumter is an essential part that people love to explore when they visit Charleston. There is a lot to learn about the history of the monument, the American War, and World War II.

 

Plan your Visit

A trip to Fort Sumter is a memorable experience for almost all visitors. It is advisable for the visitors to plan everything in advance. As there is no entry fee the reservation and passes must be arranged 2-3 days prior. One must carry all the things of necessity with them to avoid any kind of difficulty. The overall tour of the Fort Sumter National Monument takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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