How much does it cost to enter Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park?

Entrance to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.

Which national parks are within a day's drive of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (18 min), Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (1 h 44 min), Congaree National Park (2 h 26 min), Fort Pulaski National Monument (2 h 30 min), Ninety Six National Historic Site (3 h 15 min), Fort Frederica National Monument (3 h 28 min).

A row of cannon with Fort Moultrie in the background. A US flag is flying in the fort.

NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor.

Photo: NPS Photo / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to preserve slavery, construction on a new fort, Fort Sumter, proceeded. The Confederacy fired on the US garrison of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 opening the Civil War, which redefined American freedom.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

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Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

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Congaree National Park

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National Monument · Georgia

Fort Pulaski National Monument

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Ninety Six National Historic Site

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National Monument · Georgia

Fort Frederica National Monument

Driving times from Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

BEFORE YOU GO

Entrance fees

Entrance - Per Person

$10.00

Fort Moultrie charges a per person entrance fee for adults. Anyone 16 years old or older is considered an adult.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Fort Moultrie

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

Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square

Mon: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tue: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wed: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thu: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Fri: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sat: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sun: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

THINGS TO DO

Activities

AstronomyBirdwatchingBoat TourBoat TourBoatingBookstore and Park StoreCitizen ScienceDiningFishingFoodGuided ToursHands-OnHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmReenactmentsSaltwater FishingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingStargazingWildlife Watching

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Mild winters. Hot and humid during the summer.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to enter Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park?: Entrance to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
What is there to do at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park?: Popular activities include Astronomy, Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Boat Tour, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (18 min), Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (1 h 44 min), Congaree National Park (2 h 26 min), Fort Pulaski National Monument (2 h 30 min), Ninety Six National Historic Site (3 h 15 min), Fort Frederica National Monument (3 h 28 min).