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Fort Sumter National MonumentRuins of the officer's quarters at Fort Sumter
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Fort Sumter National Monument
Plan Your Visit

Use the information in this section to help you in planning your visit to Fort Sumter National Monument and Fort Moultrie.

All visitors should review the safety rules before visiting any of our sites.

Teachers, please see the For Teachers section for information on bringing your school group to Fort Sumter or Fort Moultrie.

If you cannot find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact the park with your questions.

We hope you enjoy your visit!
William Moultrie  

Did You Know?
The incomplete palmetto-log fort used by Patriots during the June 28, 1776 battle of Sullivan's Island had no official name. Called Fort Sullivan by the British, the fort was later named Fort Moultrie in honor of its commander, Colonel William Moultrie.

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Last Updated: May 09, 2008 at 13:36 EST