Fort Sumter National Monument

Fort Sumter National Monument is a historically significant site where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired. Located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, it offers visitors a glimpse into the tumultuous origins of the conflict.

234
Acres Protected
0
Miles of Trails
Over 800,000
Annual Visitors
1948
Year Established

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