Fort Pulaski National Monument

The Cockspur Island Lighthouse still stands guard over the south channel of the Savannah River and Fort Pulaski.
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.
Map showing location of park.
A tree and cannon stand inside a brick fort.
Fort Pulaski National Monument Will Reopen October 1 2024 Following Hurricane Helene
Fort Pulaski National Monument will reopen Tuesday October 1 2024 following Hurricane Helene. Park staff completed an assessment of the park’s facilities and resources on Friday September 27 and found minimal damage, but an extended utilities outage across the park resulted in a multi-day closure.
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Fort Pulaski National Monument Will Close on September 25, 2024 to Prepare for Storm Threat
As Tropical Storm Helene approaches the coast, Fort Pulaski National Monument will close on Wednesday September 25, 2024, to finish safety and property preparations. The park Entrance Station and Fort Pulaski will close at 11:30 AM, and park grounds will close at 12:00 PM.
Fort Pulaski National Monument's 100th Anniversary Logo, showing a red fort against a green and blue background.
Fort Pulaski Celebrates "100 Years of Fortitude" as a National Monument October 12-13 2024
Fort Pulaski National Monument will celebrate 100 years as a National Monument with a free weekend of special programs, addresses, and performances on October 12-13, 2024.
Fort Pulaski National Monument Will Reopen August 8 2024 Following Tropical Storm Debby
Fort Pulaski National Monument will reopen Thursday August 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM following Tropical Storm Debby.
A storm closure graphic
Fort Pulaski National Monument Will Close on August 5 2024 to Prepare for Storm Threat
As Tropical Storm Debby approaches the park, Fort Pulaski National Monument will close on Monday August 5 to finish safety and property preparations.
The red masonry walls of Fort Pulaski still show battle damage over 150 years later.
Photo by NPS Photo / Joel Cadoff
The brick of the fort glow in the late afternoon light. The arches inside the fort reveal a cannon i
Photo by NPS Photo / Joel Cadoff
The white masonry Cockspur Island lighthouse sits in the Savannah River.
Photo by NPS Photo / Joel Cadoff
A great blue heron stands watch on top of the fort's brick walls.
Photo by NPS Photo / Joel Cadoff
Two women dressed in mid nineteenth century civilian attire watch through looking glasses
Photo by NPS Photo / Joel Cadoff
The night sky is illuminated as a cannon fires at Fort Pulaski
Photo by NPS Photo / Joel Cadoff