- It's purpose was to protect the City of Charleston from a naval invasion, and the Battle of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the US Cival War.
- As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to preserve slavery, construction on a new fort, Fort Sumter, proceeded.
- Fort Sumter is a sea fort built on an artificial island and aims to protect Charleston from naval invasion.
- When to Visit Fort Sumter in Charleston: The ideal time to explore Fort Sumter is from March to May or from September to November.
- Eventually, in February 1865, with South Carolina overrun, the Confederate forces were forced to abandon Charleston and Fort Sumter.
- Photo shows the interior brick walls of a fort with a ferry docked in the background. Text reads "How to visit Fort Sumter Charleston, SC."
- A visit to the ruins of the fort allows you to step into the past. Fort Sumter is located in the middle of Charleston Harbor, accessible only by boat.
- Nestled in the heart of South Carolina’s Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter is an embodiment of remarkable architectural prowess, military strategy, and...
- Just before sunrise on April 12, 1861, a shell exploded above Fort Sumter, a nearly completed Union garrison located right in the middle of Charleston Harbor.
- Fort Sumter National Monument has three sites to visit in Charleston, those include the fort, the visitor education center, and For Moultrie.