Fort Sumter Visitor Center and National Monument

Fort Sumter Visitor Center introduces visitors to the site where the Civil War began, offering exhibits and ferry tours to the island fort. Located near The Vendue, this historic Charleston attraction provides essential context to one of America’s most defining moments.

  • Exhibits on the start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter
  • Ferry access to the island fort in Charleston Harbor
  • Historic site offering insight into a defining moment in American history

DISTANCE FROM HOTEL

1 Mile