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Fort Sumter on its island at the mouth of Charleston Harbor, seen from the water.
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Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter is a brick sea fort on an artificial island at the mouth of Charleston Harbor. On 12 April 1861 Confederate batteries opened fire on its Union garrison, the first battle of the American Civil War. Part of a national historical park run by the National Park Service, it is reached by ferry from Liberty Square in Charleston or from Patriots Point.

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Tickets for Fort Sumter

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Round-Trip Ferry + Fort Sumter

4.6 ★ 3948

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From $45.58

  • Round-trip ferry from Liberty Square (Charleston) or Patriots Point (Mount Pleasant)
  • About an hour at the fort on your own, with National Park Service rangers on site
  • Fort Sumter museum
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Is Fort Sumter free?

No. Tickets start at $45.58.

Where can I buy tickets for Fort Sumter?

Tickets are sold online by Viator, from $45.58.

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