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Remove Northeastern South Carolina History Trail Fort Sumter National Historic Monument www.nps.gov/fosu/index.htm 360 Concord Street, Suite 201, Charleston SC 843-883-3123 ‎ Overview: The historic site where the American Civil War began, Fort Sumter is located on a small island in Charleston harbor and may be reached only by boat (the map link is for the ferry from the Charleston waterfront). Nearby Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island is part of Fort Sumter National Historic Monument and is the Revolutionary War site where South Carolina earned its name as the Palmetto State. Access: Public Access Description: Open year round except for New Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas. 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM in season. Admission: Private boat access free of charge whenever the site is open.