Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park On April 12, 1861, Captain George S. James fired the first Confederate shot at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, leading to a siege, a ...

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park together have contributed more than $35.9 million towards the local economy in 2023, according to a new report from the National Park Service.

At Fort Moultrie, the rifle firing demonstrations will take place at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. on April 15 and 11:30 a.m. on April 16. Read more: 2023 Bee Expo to be held at Brittlebank ...