Fort Sumter National Monument is perched on a small island in Charleston Harbor several miles southwest of the city. Ferries to the monument depart from the Fort Sumter visitor center (in ...

Charleston’s cobblestones are some of the oldest in America, setting the stage for a city shaped by centuries of history.

The fort became a national monument in 1924. According to recent travelers, the monument is one of a kind and educational. Others said that it was a great place for families and children.