Fort Pulaski National Monument
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies.
Photo: NPS Photo / Joel Cadoff / NPS
About Fort Pulaski National Monument
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these forts. Using rifled cannons, the U.S. Army compelled the Confederate garrison inside Fort Pulaski to surrender. The siege was a landmark experiment in the history of military science and invention.
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Driving times from Fort Pulaski National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00A per person fee of $10 is required to visit Fort Pulaski and the surrounding areas. Admission is valid for 7 consecutive days. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Only available at the entrance station to Fort Pulaski National Monument. Credit/Debit Only
Commercial Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Commercial bus/van tours are charged the per person fee for the number of persons on board.
Hours
Fort Pulaski National Monument
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Historic Fort Pulaski
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Entrance Station
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Getting there
Savannah has a humid sub tropical climate with over two hundred days of sunshine each year. Summers are typically hot, bright and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures often range from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F. Spring and autumn can be quite pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The winter months are usually dry. Temperatures can be cooler than one would expect, ranging from the upper 30s through the 60s F generally, though sudden cold snaps can occur.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Fort Pulaski National Monument?
- Entrance to Fort Pulaski National Monument starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Fort Pulaski National Monument?
- Popular activities include Biking, Birdwatching, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Canoeing, Fishing.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Fort Pulaski National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (1 h 13 min), Fort Frederica National Monument (1 h 47 min), Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (2 h 27 min), Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park (2 h 29 min), Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (2 h 34 min), Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (2 h 47 min).