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Fort Moultrie

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The first Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island, constructed of palmetto logs and sand, was built in the 1770’s. This fort saved Charlestown from British occupation and was named in honor of its commander Colonel William Moultrie. Four years later, the British captured Charlestown and Fort Moultrie. 

In 1793, war broke out between Great Britain and France. The Congress, seeking to safeguard American shores, authorized a second Fort Moultrie to be built. This fort suffered from neglect and was later destroyed by a hurricane in 1804.

A third Fort Moultrie was built on Sullivan’s Island in 1809. From the time it was built until 1860, the fort changed very little. On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began, and Fort Moultrie was severely damaged during the war.

Once the war ended, the fort was repaired and modernized, but later became obsolete as nuclear weapons and guided missiles started being used. In 1960, the fort was decommissioned and became part of the National Park Service.

The fort has a visitors center that shows a short film and features a small museum detailing Moultrie's history. For a small fee, you can then tour the fort itself, as five different sections of Moultrie are preserved to look as they did in five different historical eras. Fort Moultrie is not as popular as Fort Sumter, so you will not have to deal with the large crowds. 

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Fort Moultrie Photos

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Fort Moultrie Hours and Admission

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Fort Moultrie Address and Map

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Current and Upcoming Events at Fort Moultrie

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What: Total Eclipse of the Fort
When: Apr. 8, 2024
Time: 3 pm - 4 pm
Where: Fort Moultrie Visitor Center
Admission: $10

Join a park ranger to view, and learn about, a partial solar eclipse!  Visitors will be able to participate in an interactive program about how solar eclipses happen, and can learn about how new technology changed the way Americans view eclipses in the 1800s. Eclipse glasses will be provided by the park.  The interactive program will begin at 3 PM to coincide with peak totality at 3:10 PM.

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What: First Shot Anniversary Event
When: Apr. 13, 2024
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Fort Moultrie Visitor Center
Admission: Free

Join Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie NHP to commemorate the 163rd anniversary of the Civil War's first shots.  Ranger programs and musket firing demonstrations will take place at Fort Moultrie on Saturday, April 13th, 2024.

Below is the event schedule.  We look forward to seeing you there!

• 11:00 am: Ranger Talk
• 11:30 am: Musket Demonstration
• 1:00 pm: Ranger Talk
• 1:30 pm: Musket Demonstration
• 3:00 pm: Ranger Talk
• 3:30 pm: Musket Demonstration

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What: National Park Week Kick Off
When: Apr. 20, 2024
Time: 10 am
Where: Fort Moultrie 
Admission: Free

Join Fort Moultrie to celebrate National Park Week! This event is a kick-off to a week of festivities, with both special events and social media happening.

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What: Career Day
When: Apr. 24, 2024
Time: 10 am
Where: Fort Moultrie 
Admission: Free

It’s Career Day at Fort Moultrie.  Join park rangers, archaeologists, park partners, curators, law enforcement, and more to learn what they do in the park. This will be a hands-on and interactive time with fun activities from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

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What: Junior Ranger Day
When: Apr. 27, 2024
Time: 10 am
Where: Fort Moultrie 
Admission: Free

It’s Career Day at Fort Moultrie.  Join park rangers, archaeologists, park partners, curators, law enforcement, and more to learn what they do in the park. This will be a hands-on and interactive time with fun activities from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

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2024 Entrance Fee Free Days for Fort Moultrie

• Saturday, April 13 - First Shots Day
• Saturday, April 20 - First Day of National Park Week
• Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth
• Sunday, August 4 - Great American Outdoors Act Signing Day
• Saturday, September 28 - National Public Lands Day
• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day

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