Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie Celebrate National Park Week

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, SC – Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park invites everyone to join in celebrating National Park Week from April 20–28, 2024. This nationwide celebration will feature special events and engaging social media content. Local activities will take place at both the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center (1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island) and the Fort Sumter Visitor Center (340 Concord Street, Charleston). Visitors can explore what national parks have to offer and learn about the people who help keep them running. All events are free, and entrance fees at Fort Moultrie will be waived on Saturday, April 20.

Event Schedule:

Saturday, April 20 – At Fort Moultrie, visitors can participate in “Design-and-Dye A Flag,” while guests at Fort Sumter’s Liberty Square location can learn about common park birds and receive “Grab-&-Go Bird Seed Balls.” Events run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or while supplies last.

Monday, April 22 – Earth Day – Head to the Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square for a ranger-led discussion on human impact on the planet, and receive a “Grab-&-Go Wildflower Ball” from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or while supplies last.

Wednesday, April 24 – Career Day – Join park staff at Fort Moultrie for hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences with park rangers, archaeologists, curators, law enforcement, and other professionals from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27 – Junior Ranger Day – Children can earn a Junior Ranger Pin and an archeologist patch by participating in activities with the park archeologist at Fort Moultrie. This event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or while supplies last.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park showcases the history of coastal defense in the United States from the American Revolution through World War II. For more information, call 843-883-3123 or visit www.nps.gov/fosu. Follow the park on Facebook for updates and more.