6. Fort Sumter National Monument

This is a must for anyone who loves history. The first shot of the Civil War was fired at the fort. Board the Fort Sumter tour boat at the foot of Calhoun Street near the South Carolina Aquarium. (from Southern Living)

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND.   Despite the fact that construction on Fort Sumter was incomplete, Major Robert Anderson moved his troops here from Fort Moultrie, prepared to defend the site from the Confederate army. Sumter was eventually taken by the Confederates anyway and became a Southern stronghold for most of the Civil War, even in the wake of Union Volleys. The fort is accessible only by water – Spirit Line Cruises runs informative trips back and forth, year round. Nearby Fort Moultrie is also worth a visit. The Visitor Education Center, at Liberty Square, has extensive historical information on both forts.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Ferry departing from Liberty Square in downtown Charleston  Daily 9:30am, Noon, 2:30pm Ferry departing from Patriots Point Maritime Museum in Mt Pleasant  Daily 10:45am, 1:30pm, 4pm Visitor Education Center  Daily 8:30am-5pm Hours May Vary Seasonally

Admission:

Adult $15; Senior $13.50; Child (6-11) $9; Child (5 and under) Free

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Fort Sumter National Monument website »

Type: Historic Sites, Military

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