Fort Sumter National Monument

If you take the ferry out, you only have an hour to explore, and the park rangers talk for most of that. So read up on the history beforehand and skip the talk. Very cool experience. Lots to explore.

This was a Beautiful treat on the ferry to fort. It was small not much to it but great views for pics and go when there changing the flag it's awesome u may even get to fold it. Park rangers are ????

Get there early to be sure you get a good seat on the boat. Fun boat ride around the harbor , they drop you off and give you time on the fort. The history talk is interesting.

Best to take the ferry from Patriot Point so you can also see a great naval museum . Also instead of walking around, its best to follow the ranger tour so you can learn the most from the experience

Great ferry ride, unbelievable staff and very knowledgeable . Have a beer on the way back!

Earlier is better. Buy tickets ahead online to save time for exploring the City . Thank the Park Service folks! They are awesome!

Simply put. Awesome!!!! Cannonballs and bullets still embedded in the walls

Make sure you ask the park ranger about the really huge rifle (that looks like a canyon) on display...and how it had enough power to hit Charleston!! Read more

Take the ferry from Patriots Point , cost of ferry was about $17.00 Once at Fort Sumter you have about and hour to explore before departing. Make sure not to miss Patriots Point Naval Museum Read more

Listen to the 15 minute talk by the Park Ranger - it will tell you about some of the things you're looking at!

Remember to get to Fort Sumter National Monument you must catch a ferry at either Liberty Square in Charleston or Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant.

Be sure to listen to the history talk ! The Rangers at the Fort are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share the stories of Fort Sumter .

The trip out to see is worth it on the boat and the historical value is important for any child or adult to see as it relates to american history.

Setting up a garrison with the goal of seceding from the Union is expressly forbidden. Also: Watch out for ants .

Don't miss seeing this piece of history. you can leave from the ferry boat from Patriots Point, or You can leave from Liberty Square next to the SC Aquarium . Read more

The red line on the SC flag pole shows how high the walls were. Be sure to see the original siege flag in the museum !

Read quickly. It's tough to get through everything in the hour they give you.

Well kept history of the start of the War of Northern Aggression or Civil War

Pretty awesome to see it in person. There's a 15 minute speech and you spend about an hour on the island .

Make you start your tour with the ranger. Succint 15-minute history.

Welcome to Fort Sumter ! - Do me a big favor and SAY HI to my buddy and park ranger JEFF JONES. He most likely gave the history speech. Tell him JASON PRATT told you to say hi. He'll dig that. Thanks!!

Where the civil war started. Get tickets early. Like the day before early.

The only problem is that there isn’t enough time.

Awesome place to visit! Bring the kids!!!!

The history, dolphin sightings and company

Glad to see where history took place.

Look out for pelicans diving just offshore. Incredible beasts.

Watch for dolphins, they abundent and you can see them often.

So, so hot and with little shade.

Go here to shoot Canon's at Charleston

Great trip!

Bring a jacket . It's windy.

Take the guided tour

Tour the place where the first shots of the US Civil War occurred! Read more

great historical site , birthplace of the civil war

American history what a great experience.

Remember to bring your bug spray

Mosquitos are horrid!!! Bring bug spray, or be ready to pay $7 at the gift shop

Check out the dolphins playing in the waters outside on a nice day

Bring Bug-Off. The Mosquitos are ruthless.

Chik-fil-A and boat rides don't mix.

Remember, slavery can be a good thing!