The red masonry walls of Fort Pulaski still show battle damage over 150 years later.

National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

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Info

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these forts. Using rifled cannons, the U.S. Army compelled the Confederate garrison inside Fort Pulaski to surrender. The siege was a landmark experiment in the history of military science and invention.

Park Photos

The red masonry walls of Fort Pulaski still show battle damage over 150 years later.
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A walk along the outside of Fort Pulaski reveals damaged walls over 150 years after the Civil War.

Credit: NPS Photo / Joel Cadoff

The red masonry walls of Fort Pulaski still show battle damage over 150 years later.
The brick of the fort glow in the late afternoon light. The arches inside the fort reveal a cannon i
The white masonry Cockspur Island lighthouse sits in the Savannah River.
A great blue heron stands watch on top of the fort's brick walls.
Two women dressed in mid nineteenth century civilian attire watch through looking glasses
The night sky is illuminated as a cannon fires at Fort Pulaski

Activities

Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Living History
Historic Weapons Demonstration
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Bookstore and Park Store
Boating
Fishing
Saltwater Fishing
Paddling
Canoeing
Kayaking
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Biking
Hiking
Shopping

Fees

Passes

Operating Hours

Fort Pulaski National Monument is open year round from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, except for New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Days. Last entry into the park is at 4:30 pm. Historic Fort Pulaski is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm and the Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

DayHours
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Historic Fort Pulaski is open from 9:00am to 4:30pm, every day.

DayHours
Friday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Monday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 4:30PM

Last entry to the park is at 4:30pm.

DayHours
Friday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Monday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 4:30PM

Weather info

Savannah has a humid sub tropical climate with over two hundred days of sunshine each year. Summers are typically hot, bright and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures often range from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F. Spring and autumn can be quite pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The winter months are usually dry. Temperatures can be cooler than one would expect, ranging from the upper 30s through the 60s F generally, though sudden cold snaps can occur.

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