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Fort Sumter National MonumentRuins of the officer's quarters at Fort Sumter
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Fort Sumter National Monument
Things To Know Before You Come
You can't get to Fort Sumter from Fort Moultrie.

All mail is received at Park Headquarters, located at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island. For driving directions to all of our sites, please see the Directions page.
Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
On April 14, 1865, Maj. Gen. Robert Anderson came out of retirement to re-raise the same U.S. flag over Fort Sumter that he had lowered in surrender four years earlier. This flag is now on exhibit at the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center.

Last Updated: September 02, 2006 at 11:20 EST