Does Fort Sumter have tours?
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Does Fort Sumter have tours?
Visiting Fort Sumter Fort Sumter Tours provides the only National Park Service authorized access to Fort Sumter. There are two departure locations: Liberty Square Visitor Education Center, a National Park Service visitor center open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.
Is Fort Sumter worth visiting?
According to most Charleston visitors, Fort Sumter is a must-see, especially for kids and history buffs. Fort Sumter National Monument is perched on a small island in Charleston Harbor several miles southwest of the city.
How much does a Fort Sumter tour cost?
| Adults – 7 Day Pass | $10.00 |
|---|---|
| Children (15 and younger) | Free |
| Fort Moultrie Annual Pass | $35.00 |
| Interagency Annual Pass | $80.00 |
| Interagency Senior Annual Pass* | $20.00 |
How long is tour of Ft Sumter?
approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes
Tour boats to Fort Sumter are provided by Fort Sumter Tours, the authorized concessioner of Fort Sumter National Monument. There are two departure locations at Liberty Square (340 Concord St., Charleston) and Patriots Point (40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant). Each tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
How long is the ferry ride from Charleston to Fort Sumter?
30 minute
We provide the only commercial boat transportation to Fort Sumter. We offer many departure times daily from two convenient locations, Liberty Square, downtown Charleston, or Patriots Point, in Mt. Pleasant. Once aboard, you will experience a relaxing 30 minute cruise to historic Fort Sumter.
Do Fort Sumter Tours sell out?
Ferry tickets do sell out ahead of time. The National Park Service Rangers recommend buying your tickets at least 2-3 days in advance. The ferry ride from Fort Sumter to Charleston is about 30 minutes.
How long is the boat ride from Charleston to Fort Sumter?
30-minutes
The ferry to Fort Sumter ride is 30-minutes long each way, and ferry schedules vary throughout the year but generally run several times a day from Downtown Charleston and at least once a day from Patriots Point.
Does Fort Sumter have a museum?
America’s National Parks Museum Store is located in the Fort Sumter Visitor and Education Center at Liberty Square and at Fort Sumter.
Can you go to Fort Sumter without a tour?
Historic Fort Sumter is located in Charleston Harbor and is only accessible by the concession-operated tour boat.
Is Fort Sumter open to the public?
The visitor center is open daily from 9:00 am-5:00 pm during daylight saving time and 9:00 am-4:00 pm during eastern standard time. The fort itself is open 9:00 am-5:00 pm year round. The park is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. There is a park entrance fee.
Does Fort Sumter have food?
You won’t go hungry during a Fort Sumter Tour! Tour boat concessions offer a variety of drinks and snacks (including healthy options) available for purchase during the cruise to and from the fort. Please note: no food items are allowed on the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park grounds.
Are there bathrooms on Fort Sumter?
Inside Fort Sumter Battery Huger houses the restrooms, water fountain, museum, museum store, and the observation level. The lowest level of Battery Huger, which houses the restrooms, is accessible by a power lift.
Can you take pictures at Fort Sumter?
Still Photography the activity takes place at location(s) where or when members of the public are generally not allowed; or.
What will you see at Fort Sumter?
Explore the Grounds of Fort Sumter Experience the opening battle of the American Civil War and explore its origins with a National Park ranger. Your approximate one-hour visit to Fort Sumter allows ample time to explore well-preserved fort ruins and browse Museum Store souvenirs.
