Fort Pulaski National Monument
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Current alerts (3)
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McQueen's Island Trail Closed Beginning August 3, 2026
The McQueen's Island Trail will close for a Chatham County restoration project beginning August 3, 2026.
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Gorge Wall Preservation Closures Begin Fall 2026
Fort Pulaski's Gorge Wall interiors will undergo preservation work beginning September 2026. For your safety, follow signage and do not cross any barricades.
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The North Shoreline is Closed
The shoreline is closed permanently for resource protection and visitor safety.
Hours
Fort Pulaski National Monument
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Closed Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Fort Pulaski National Monument is open year round from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, except for New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Days. Last entry into the park is at 4:30 pm. Historic Fort Pulaski is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm and the Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Historic Fort Pulaski
| Every day | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Closed Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Historic Fort Pulaski is open from 9:00am to 4:30pm, every day.
Entrance Station
| Every day | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Closed Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Last entry to the park is at 4:30pm.
Visitor centers
Fort Pulaski Visitor Center
Fort Pulaski Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Closed Thanksgiving Day (closed)
While the Visitor Center is now open, the park film is not being shown. Please visit www.nps.gov/fopu to view the film online.
Events in the next few days
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Ranger Talk at Fort Pulaski
· 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Ranger Talks at Fort Pulaski take place inside of historic Fort Pulaski daily. These programs typically begin in the fort's parade ground, but start locations vary based on weather conditions. Call the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center (912-21
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Ranger Talk at Fort Pulaski
· 02:00 PM – 02:30 PM · Ranger Talks at Fort Pulaski take place inside of historic Fort Pulaski daily. These programs typically begin in the fort's parade ground, but start locations vary based on weather conditions. Call the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center (912-21
About this park
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.