Fort Sumter National Monument

Name: Fort Sumter National Monument
Address: Charleston Harbor, SC (ferry from Liberty Square), Charleston, SC
Telephone: (843) 883-3123

Downtown Charleston, Charleston SC

Landmarks & Attractions

Hours

Island fort where the Civil War began (first shots fired April 12, 1861). Accessible by ferry from Liberty Square or Patriots Point. Includes museum and ranger talks

Verified today, April 2, 2026. Data updated nightly from venue websites and verified sources.