A walk along the outside of Fort Pulaski reveals damaged walls over 150 years after the Civil War.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument · GA
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 report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesMcQueen's Island Trail Closed Beginning August 3, 2026
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesThe North Shoreline is Closed
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesFort Pulaski Entrance Fees are Credit/Debit Only
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$10
Fee: Commercial Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$10
Hours Exceptions
NoteClosed Thanksgiving Day; Closed Christmas Day; Closed New Year's Day
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available19 activities
Park Name
InfoFort Pulaski National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoGA
Phone
Info(912) 219-4233
fopu_information@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$35
Operating Hours
InfoFort 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Fort Pulaski Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, American Revolution + 44 more
Weather Info
InfoSavannah 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 fr
Getting There
InfoFrom Interstate I-95, take Exit 99 onto Interstate I-16 East (James L Gillis Memorial Hwy) for 7 miles. Take Exit 164A onto Interstate I-516 East toward US-80 East. Take Exit 3 (US-17 S/US-80 E) towar
Location
Info32.0308° N, -80.9336° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website