Fort Sumter National Monument is perched on a small island in Charleston Harbor several miles southwest of the city. Ferries to the monument depart from the Fort Sumter visitor center (in ...

On April 12, 1861, Captain George S. James fired the first Confederate shot at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, leading to a siege, a Union retreat and the start of the Civil War. Exhibits ...

Fort Sumter National Monument Superintendent Tim Stone said Monday the flags will be part of an historical display at the fort where the Civil War began. The display will include flags that flew ...

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the building began to show signs of deterioration. To counter this, President Calvin Coolidge, on 15 October 1924, proclaimed ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Fort Sumter has been added to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, according to the National Park Service. The Network to Freedom program consists of sites ...

Complete Guide to Fort Matanzas National Monument in Florida, including things to do, history, nearby lodging and camping, ...

The Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on Cockspur Island about 15 miles east of central Savannah along U.S. 80. The fort is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., although hours may vary ...

declaring Fort Monroe a national monument. Read more about Parks Group Report Urges Restoration of Chesapeake Watershed to Ensure Preservation of National Park Sites Tied to Pivotal Moments in ...

Fort Pulaski marked its 100th anniversary as a national monument with cannon fire. Beginning Saturday morning and running through Sunday afternoon, the National Park Service and Fort Pulaski ...