need a location to stay Homewood Stes Mt Pleasant is a delightful choice, and a picturesque lake like Lake Woodlawn is a brilliant place to take a look at.
The splendid beauty of Fort Moultrie National Monument is there for your viewing gratification. Fort Moultrie National
Monument is a common place to spend time for people arriving from Sullivans Island.
Fort Moultrie National Monument is a wet location that gets a great deal of rainfall; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is November. On a
splendid day it's a pleasant idea to spend the day at Folly Beach, and Lake Wackedaw is a great lake nearby.
Fort Moultrie's history covers 171 years of seacoast defense, including the first decisive victory in the American Revolution and the firing onto Fort Sumter during
the first battle of the Civil War. The third Fort Moultrie, built in 1809, stands today. By touring the fort, visitors can see how coastal defenses have evolved. CONTACTS Email - fosu_ranger_activities@nps.gov
Fax- 843-883-3910 Write to
1214 Middle Street
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 Phone
Visitor Information - 843-883-3123
Headquarters - 843-883-3124
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons
Daily,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed January 1 and December 25. Getting There
PLANE - Charleston, South Carolina is a major destination city and is served by several airlines. Taxis are readily available from the airport. Both US I-26 and US I-526 lead to US-17, and
US-17 leads to SC-703. Take US-17 North to Mt. Pleasant and turn right onto SC-703. At Sullivan's Island, turn right onto Middle Street. The fort is 1.5 miles from that intersection. CAR - Both US I-26 and US I-526 lead to US-17, and US-17 leads to SC-703. Take US-17 North to
Mt. Pleasant and turn right onto SC-703. At Sullivan's Island, turn right onto Middle Street. The fort is 1.5 miles from that intersection. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Charleston, South Carolina is a major destination city and has limited service by Amtrak and inter-city buses.
Charleston public transportation does not provide access to the park, however, taxis are readily available. Weather & Climate
Summers are extremely hot and humid. Wear light clothing. Winters are mild. A light jacket is recommended. Accessibility
The
visitor center as well as a majority of the fort is accessible by wheelchair. A wheelchair is available and can be checked out at the visitor center. FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee
FORT MOULTRIE
$ varies for Day
Seniors (62 and
over): $1.00 Adults (16 and over): $2.00 Children: $1.00 Family: $5.00 Annual Pass: $20.00
Activity Fee
RESERVATIONS
Free!
Reservations for individuals are not required. Because the site is small and facilities are limited, school and other groups should
make reservations as early as possible.
Special Use Permits
PERMITS
$ varies for One Time
Special use permits are required for various activities. Contact park for more details. FACILITIES
Museums
FORT MOULTRIE
VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone - 843- 883-3123 ext. 20
Location - Across the street from the fort, adjacent to the parking lot.
Closures - Closed January 1 and December 25.
Special Programs - June 28 - Carolina
Day
Exhibits - At present there is a limited number of exhibits in place for viewing, but additional exhibits are being developed and will be added in the near future. Also available is a 20-minute orientation film shown on the hour and half-hour.
Available Facilities
- Restrooms, first aid, park literature and the park bookstore operated by Eastern National Park and Monument Association.
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