The red masonry walls of Fort Pulaski still show battle damage over 150 years later.
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Fort Pulaski National Monument

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The brick of the fort glow in the late afternoon light. The arches inside the fort reveal a cannon i
The white masonry Cockspur Island lighthouse sits in the Savannah River.
A great blue heron stands watch on top of the fort's brick walls.
Two women dressed in mid nineteenth century civilian attire watch through looking glasses

Park Alerts (2)

The North Shoreline is Closed: The shoreline is closed permanently for resource protection and visitor safety.
Fort Pulaski Entrance Fees are Credit/Debit Only: The park is no longer accepting cash for entrance fees. Credit and debit cards are the only method of payment currently being accepted.

About Fort Pulaski National Monument

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.

Things To Do

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Available Activities

Biking
Boating
Fishing
Saltwater Fishing
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Hiking
Living History
Historic Weapons Demonstration
Paddling
Canoeing
Kayaking
Junior Ranger Program
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Museum Exhibits
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store

Weather

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 from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F.

Spring and autumn can be quite pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The winter months are usually dry. Temperatures can be cooler than one would expect, ranging from the upper 30s through the 60s F generally, though sudden cold snaps can occur.

Getting There

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) toward US-80 East.

Turn left onto Ocean Highway, Ogeechee Rd (US-17 N, US-80 East). Bear right onto West Victory Drive (US-80 East). Continue on US-80 East for 13 miles.

GPS Coordinates for Fort Pulaski National Monument: N32° 01.680 W080° 53.

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Hours

Fort Pulaski National Monument

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.

Historic Fort Pulaski

Historic Fort Pulaski is open from 9:00am to 4:30pm, every day.

Entrance Station

Last entry to the park is at 4:30pm.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person

A per person fee of $10 is required to visit Fort Pulaski and the surrounding areas. Admission is valid for 7 consecutive days. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Only available at the entrance station to Fort Pulaski National Monument. Credit/Debit Only

$10.00

Commercial Entrance - Per Person

Commercial bus/van tours are charged the per person fee for the number of persons on board.

$10.00

Location

GA

32.0308, -80.9336

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