Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–16:30

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Fort Sumter History Museum exhibit
• Visitor center exhibit
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Boat tours
• Junior Ranger program

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: Scam Warning: Book Ferry Tickets Through Authorized Concessioner Only

The National Park Service is aware of fraudulent websites selling invalid ferry tickets to Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. Valid ferry tickets can only be purchased through the park's authorized concessioner at www.fortsumtertours.com. Visitors should carefully verify the website address before purchasing tickets. Tickets purchased through unauthorized websites are not valid and will not be honored.

Park alert: Accessibility Lifts Out of Service at Fort Sumter

The mobility lifts at Fort Sumter are currently out of order. The parade ground (ground level) of the fort remains wheelchair accessible.

Park alert: Patriots Point Ferries Accessibility Information

Ferries to Fort Sumter from Patriots Point are not always accessible for individuals who use mobility assistance devices or have trouble navigating stairs. The Fort Sumter Visitor Center departure location is fully accessible or visitors can call Fort Sumter Tours (843-722-2628) for current Patriots Point accessibility conditions.

Park alert: Fort Moultrie Fishing Dock Closure

The Fort Moultrie Fishing Dock is currently under construction and closed to the public.

Getting there

Fort Sumter is accessible by ferry boat. Boats depart at scheduled times from two sites. The primary departure point is the Fort Sumter Visitor Center, 340 Concord Street, Charleston. Boats also depart from Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Boulevard, Mount Pleasant. There is a fee for the concession-operated ferry. Fort Moultrie is accessible by car at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island. A park entrance fee is charged for the park. Details at: https://www.nps.gov/fosu/planyourvisit/directions.

Weather & when to go

Mild winters. Hot and humid during the summer.

Visitor center

Fort Moultrie Visitor Center — The Fort Moultrie Visitor Center and Fort are open daily 9:00 am-4:30 pm. Park is closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, and open all other federal holidays. There is an entrance fee for the park. — Follow SC-703 to Sullivan's Island, and turn right onto Middle Street. The visitor center is 1.5 miles on the right. Parking is on the same side as the Visitor Center. There is limited bus, RV and large vehicle parking.

Visitor center

Fort Moultrie Visitor Center

Visitor center

Fort Moultrie Visitor Center

Visitor center

Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square — The Fort Sumter Visitor Center is open daily all year from 9:00 am- 4:30 pm except for New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. This visitor center is free. There is a fee for the concession-operated ferry to Fort Sumter. — The primary departure point for Fort Sumter is the Fort Sumter Education Center at Liberty Square, located at 340 Concord Street, in downtown Charleston. Visitors can find parking in the South Carolina Aquarium Garage. (fees apply) at 24 Calhoun Street, just steps away from the entrance to Liberty Square. Boats also depart from Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Boulevard, Mount Pleasant. There is…

Facilities on the park map

4 bench, 1 changing table, 2 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 1 mobility rental, 1 picnic area, 4 restroom, 4 visitor information.

Where to stay

• Old Village Post House Old Village Post House, Venning Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, United States of America
• Shem Creek Inn Shem Creek Inn, 1401 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, United States of America

History

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Fort Sumter opened
• Charleston Light opened

Nearby

• The Co-Op Frose & Eatery
• Sullivan's Fish Camp
• The Obstinate Daughter
• Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
• Poe's Tavern
• Home Team BBQ
• High Thyme Cuisine
• The Longboard
• Dunleavy's Pub
• Village Bakery
• H&R Sweet Shop
• Pitt Street Pharmacy
• Brown Fox Coffee Co.
• Arts Bar & Grill
• Summit Coffee
• Page's Okra Grill
• The Wreck
• Coastal Crust
• Vintage Coffee Cafe
• Wild Wing Cafe