Charleston Fort Sumter

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(5.9K) · Historical landmark in Charleston, United States
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Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park is a must-visit museum and tourist attraction located at 340 Concord Street in Charleston, South …

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Mar 26, 2025
We were on the first boat out and were able to join in and help raise the flag. There was a middle school choir group in attendance who spontaneously started to sing our national anthem as the flag w…Full review by Kerry B
Mar 13, 2025
This was a great tour. There was so much information and the raising of the flag was very special. The boat ride was pleasant with both indoor and outdoor seating. We saw a dolphin which was “extr…Full review by Suzie G
Feb 26, 2025
Wonderful to see a piece of history. Wish the park ranger would stick to interesting facts about the fort and less chit-chatting about social opinions.Full review by Nancy H

Questions & answers

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Can I bring my Nikon camera to take pictures of the island?
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Yes my husband carried his camera throughout the trip
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Is this a good option on a rainy day?
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You can sit in the enclosed part of the boat there and back, and the museum at the monument is inside, but it depends on how rainy the day. If it's blustery, you will likely have a rough …
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You can sit in the enclosed part of the boat there and back, and the museum at the monument is inside, but it depends on how rainy the day. If it's blustery, you will likely have a rough ride. Other than the museum and gift shop, the touring areas for the fort are outdoors.
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Will there be parking at Patriots Point and Liberty Square for the ferry to the monument?
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Patriots Point has a lot of Parking. And the Museum at the Ferry Dock is an added bonus to see.
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Can you fly drone around Fort Sumter grounds? I was more interested in flying around the exterior and didn’t see any …
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Can you fly drone around Fort Sumter grounds? I was more interested in flying around the exterior and didn’t see any restricted air space around the Fort on my DJI app. TIA!!
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No! No! No
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how to contact the ferry company to find out the roundrip cost. Have a national pass for the admission.
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Its $31
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How do I visit Fort Sumter?
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Tour boats to Fort Sumter are provided by Fort Sumter Tours, the authorized concessioner of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. There are two departure locations:...
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