The primary departure point for Fort Sumter is the Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square, located at 340 Concord Street, in downtown Charleston. Visitors can find parking in the South Carolina Aquarium garage (fees apply) at 24 Calhoun Street, just steps away from the entrance to Liberty Square. Boats also depart from Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. There is a fee associated with riding the ferry to Fort Sumter but none for entrance into the visitor center.
Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.