Where The American Civil War Began. Decades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on this Federal fort in Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter surrendered 34 hours later.
"Remember that everyone needs a boarding pass to get on to the ferry. Boarding passes can be obtained on the main level of the Visitor Education Center."
"Remember Liberty Square is part of the National Park System, if you have a National Park Passport you can collect a stamp in the Fort Sumter National Monument Visitor Education Center."