Fort Sumter

The island site of the start of the Civil War, now a National Monument. One must board a ferry for an additional fee at either Liberty Square in downtown or Patriot's Point in Mt. Pleasant. The ferry ride is about 30 minutes. Fort Sumter is in ruins, but there are markers telling you where things used to be, as well as a museum.

• museum
• history

Address

1214 Middle St

Getting there

Sullivan's Island, 30-min ferry

Hours

9AM-5PM

Website

nps.gov (opens in a new tab)