Fort Moultrie, Military fort and museum on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, US.
The fort contains multiple defensive structures from different periods, featuring artillery batteries, underground passages, and exhibits documenting American coastal defense systems.
Constructed with palmetto logs in 1776, the fort successfully repelled British naval attacks during the American Revolution, preventing the capture of Charleston.
The fort stands as a testament to American military engineering, displaying the evolution of coastal defense technology from the Revolutionary War through World War II.
Visitors can access the fort daily between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with guided tours available at the National Park Service visitor center.
The original fort walls absorbed British cannonballs due to their construction with soft palmetto logs, which led to the palmetto tree becoming South Carolina's state symbol.
Location: Sullivan's Island
Website: https://nps.gov/fosu/learn/historyculture/fort_moultrie.htm
GPS coordinates: 32.76037,-79.85755
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
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