Useful information
- Phone : +1 843-577-0242
- Website: : http://www.nps.gov/fosu
Description
This man-made island at the entrance to Charleston Harbor saw the first shots of the Civil War in 1861. Named for Revolutionary War hero Thomas Sumter, the pentagonal brick fort was the focal point of tensions between the North and South and hotly disputed itself during a long battle. The garrison and its casemates can be visited on a self-guided tour. A museum charts the history of the fort and its role in the Civil War through informative panels, weapons and artefacts.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island 29482
- The Green Guide1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island
- The Green Guide5.18 km - Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant 29464
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Where to sleepnearby
- From US$358Flag Street 1851 A1.5 km - Sullivans Island 29482
- From US$981470 Barbara3.29 km - Charleston 29464
- From US$961450 Northpoint3.56 km - Charleston 29464
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