The sea fort where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, reached by ferry across Charleston Harbor.Fort Sumter National MonumentForts & Ruins · CharlestonPaid 4.7DogsNo dogsNo dogs at Fort Sumter, and the ferry operator does not carry pets — which settles it, since the boat is the only way out. Fort Moultrie, the other half of the same national park, does take leashed dogs on its grounds.Visit Fort Sumter National Monument, the sea fort in Charleston Harbor where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. A ferry ride across the harbor brings you to this important historic site. Here, you can explore the ruins and learn about the fort's role in American history. Dining nearbySullivan’s Fish CampSeafood2.1 mi · ~5 min driveThe Obstinate DaughterItalian · $$2.1 mi · ~5 min driveDunleavy’s PubBar · $2.3 mi · ~6 min drivePost HouseAmerican · $$2.4 mi · ~6 min driveAbundant SeafoodSeafood Market2.6 mi · ~6 min driveTarvin Seafood / Miss Paula Shrimp/Abundant SeafoodSeafood Market2.6 mi · ~6 min driveThings to do nearbyFort MoultrieForts & Ruins · Paid1.1 mi · ~3 min drivePitt Street BridgeHistoric Sites · Free1.5 mi · ~4 min driveSullivan’s Island LighthouseLighthouses · Free1.9 mi · ~5 min driveSealand Adventure SportsFamily & Recreation · Paid2.2 mi · ~5 min driveWhile you're hereAn Evening with Renée Elise GoldsberrySun, Nov 22 · Live Music4.0 mi · ~10 min driveSpiegeltent – Cabaret RoyaleThu, Dec 3 · Arts & Theater4.0 mi · ~10 min driveShakey GravesSat, Dec 5 · Live Music4.0 mi · ~10 min drive← Back to Explore