Fort Sumter South Carolina is one of the most historic forts in the United States. Americas most tragic conflict ignited at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, when a chain reaction of social, economic and political events exploded into civil war. A powerful symbol to both the South and the North, Fort Sumter remains a memorial to all who fought to hold it. 

Now, getting past the little history lesson above...the tour of the fort, and the harbor cruise are excellent family vacation choices.  Our kids enjoyed the boat shuttle to Fort Sumter and the tour itself.  The time spent at the fort is self-guided, but there are national park rangers available for questions. 

Fort Sumter South Carolina is another great Charleston SC vacation stop to soak up the civil war history that is such a big part of the South.  The kids loved seeing the cannons, and the sleeping quarters of the fort.... of course, my kids can only take so much "history".... so we have to temper the history trips with a lot of beach time.

Fort Sumter Tours are handled by Spirit Line Cruises, and depart from Liberty Square at the Aquarium Wharf, or from Patriot's Point in Mt. Pleasant.  Spirit Lines offers the only commercial boat transportation to Fort Sumter, the island fort where the Civil War began. The 2 hour 15 minute tour consists of approximately 1 hour at Fort Sumter, then a 1 hour and 15 minute cruise around Charleston's historic harbor.   The tours run daily except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. 

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Address: 1214 Middle St.
Sullivan's Island, 29482  

Phone:  843-883-3123

Visit the Fort Sumter web site for more information.

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