Fort Sumter National Monument
1214 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482-9748

The first engagement of the Civil War took place here on April 12, 1861. The park also embraces Fort Moultrie, scene of the patriot victory of June 28, 1776--one of the early defeats of the British in the Revolutionary War. Together the forts reflect 171 years of seacoast defense.