Landmarks & History

Fort Sumter National Historical Park

The historic harbor fort where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.

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Fort Sumter National Historical Park
NeighborhoodCharleston Harbor
AddressCharleston Harbor, Charleston, SC 29412
Visit notesCheck current hours, tickets, seasonal access, reservations, parking, ferry service, and event schedules before making a special trip.

The historic harbor fort where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.

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