Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter National Park

On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began when Confederate artillery fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. Explore history at Fort Sumter National Park.

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Historic Battery
The sun rises over estate homes along the Historic Battery area of Charleston, South Carolina overlooking Charleston Harbor. Alamy
Battery Park
Charleston, South Carolina's Battery Park is a peaceful park with unprecedented views of Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter and weapons and cannons used in the Civil War. Alamy
Cooper River
The tall ship, Spirit of South Carolina, passes under the Arthur Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Alamy
Pineapple Fountain
The Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park represents the welcoming hospitality for which Charleston, South Carolina is so well known. Alamy
The Battery
An area of Charleston, South Carolina known as The Battery showcases a collection of historic homes that line the waterfront, such as the elegant white home shown here. Alamy
Fort Sumter
On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began when Confederate artillery fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. Explore history at Fort Sumter National Park. Fort Sumter National Park
Old Exchange Building
Few buildings in Charleston, South Carolina reflect the city's early history as dramatically and effectively as the Old Exchange Building and Provost Dungeon. The Old Exchange Building
French Huguenot Church
The French Huguenot Church was the first Gothic Revival building constructed in Charleston, South Carolina and is the only remaining independent Huguenot Church in America. The French Huguenot Church
Historic Charleston City Market
South Carolina's Charleston City Market is open 365 days a year and features a wide assortment of vendors selling paintings, pottery, sweetgrass baskets, dining and more. Historic Charleston City Market
Gibbes Museum of Art
The Gibbes Museum of Art is the only visual arts museum in Charleston, and it supports the interpretation of the arts and culture of Charleston and the Lowcountry. Scott Henderson, Gibbes Museum
South Carolina Aquarium
At Charleston's South Carolina Aquarium, the Great Ocean Tank holds 385,000 gallons of water and contains hundreds of animals found in the ocean off the coast of South Carolina. South Carolina Aquarium
Rainbow Row
Explore one of Charleston, South Carolina's most recognizable districts at the vibrant Rainbow Row, a unique stretch of colorful mid-1700s homes and buildings. Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gateway Walk
Gateway Walk in Charleston, South Carolina is a beautiful series of interconnected gardens, lined with moss-laden oaks and historic buildings. Leigh Handal, Historic Charleston Foundation
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
When visiting Charleston, South Carolina, explore thousands of beautiful flowers and plants at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, the oldest public gardens in America. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Aiken-Rhett House
The Aiken-Rhett House stands alone as the most intact townhouse complex showcasing urban life in antebellum Charleston, South Carolina. Historic Charleston Foundation