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A walk along the outside of Fort Pulaski reveals damaged walls over 150 years after the Civil War.

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

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How this is rated

Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/notices

The North Shoreline is Closed

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Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/notices

Fort Pulaski Entrance Fees are Credit/Debit Only

Fee: Entrance - Per Person

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Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20

$10

Fee: Commercial Entrance - Per Person

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Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20

$10

Hours Exceptions

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Closed Thanksgiving Day; Closed Christmas Day; Closed New Year's Day

Visitor Centers

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1 visitor center

Activities Available

Good

How this is rated

Good: many activities available

19 activities

Park Name

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Fort Pulaski National Monument

Designation

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National Monument

State(s)

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GA

Phone

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(912) 219-4233

Email

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fopu_information@nps.gov

Pass: Annual Entrance - Park

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$35

Operating Hours

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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.

Campgrounds

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No campgrounds listed

Visitor Center: Fort Pulaski Visitor Center

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Activity: Biking

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Available

Activity: Boating

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Available

Activity: Fishing

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Available

Activity: Saltwater Fishing

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Available

Activity: Guided Tours

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Available

Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking

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Available

Activity: Hiking

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Available

Activity: Living History

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Available

Activity: Historic Weapons Demonstration

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Available

Activity: Paddling

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Available

Activity: Canoeing

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Available

Activity: Kayaking

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Available

Activity: Junior Ranger Program

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Available

Activity: Wildlife Watching

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Available

Activity: Birdwatching

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Available

Theme: Architecture and Building

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Theme: African American Heritage

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Theme: American Revolution

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Theme: Archeology

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Theme: Arts

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Theme: Photography

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Theme: Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite

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Theme: Engineering

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Weather Info

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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 fr

Getting There

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From 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

GPS Coordinates

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32.0308° 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

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