Photo: NPS Photo / Joel Cadoff
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies.
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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.
The McQueen's Island Trail will close for a Chatham County restoration project beginning August 3, 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.
The shoreline is closed permanently for resource protection and visitor safety.
The park is no longer accepting cash for entrance fees. Credit and debit cards are the only method of payment currently being accepted.
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Twenty-minute film that explores the history of Fort Pulaski from its construction through the end of the 20th century.
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Candle Lantern Holiday Program Fort Pulaski National Monument is a historic site located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia. The monument is…
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The Fort Pulaski Visitor Center is located next to the main visitor parking area and historic Fort Pulaski. Here you can watch the park film, check out a variety of…
Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fort Pulaski National Monument
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.
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| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Historic Fort Pulaski is open from 9:00am to 4:30pm, every day.
| Monday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Last entry to the park is at 4:30pm.
| Monday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
A per person fee of $10 is required to visit Fort Pulaski and the surrounding areas. Admission is valid for 7 consecutive days. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Only available at the entrance station to Fort Pulaski National Monument. Credit/Debit Only
Commercial bus/van tours are charged the per person fee for the number of persons on board.
The Fort Pulaski Annual Park Pass provides entry into Fort Pulaski National Monument for the pass holder and 3 other adults. The pass is valid for a year from the month of purchase. Each Fort Pulaski Annual Park Pass comes with one signature line for a single passholder.
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Savannah has a humid sub tropical climate with over two hundred days of sunshine each year. Summers are typically hot, bright and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures often range from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F. Spring and autumn can be quite pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The winter months are usually dry. Temperatures can be cooler than one would expect, ranging from the upper 30s through the 60s F generally, though sudden cold snaps can occur.
Why is there a fort on Cockspur Island? Who built it? How did they build it? What happened at this fort during the American Civil War?
Join a National Park Service ranger or volunteer for a ranger talk inside Fort Pulaski to learn answers to questions like these! Ranger talk programs last for approximately 30 minutes and cover a range of information about Fort Pulaski's history, as well as information about the natural and cultural heritage of Cockspur Island.
Why is there a fort on Cockspur Island? Who built it? How did they build it? What happened at this fort during the American Civil War?
Join a National Park Service ranger or volunteer for a ranger talk inside Fort Pulaski to learn answers to questions like these! Ranger talk programs last for approximately 30 minutes and cover a range of information about Fort Pulaski's history, as well as information about the natural and cultural heritage of Cockspur Island.
FOPU Volunteer Ed Krolikowski will present two special programs about the life and legacy of General Casimir Pulaski.
Get a new perspective on history! Take an off-road, guided bike tour of Cockspur Island and learn how the island has evolved as five (yes, five!) different historic forts have been built here.
Bring your own bicycle and helmet.
No reservation required.
Trails include uneven, grassy surfaces.
Starts at the Visitor Center.
Musket demonstrations are a great way to learn about the weapons that were used to attack and defend historic Fort Pulaski during the American Civil War.
These programs are free, but standard park entry fees apply. Cannon demonstrations at Fort Pulaski are subject to change based on weather and staff availability.
"Vigilance Was Exacted" - The 157th New York Infantry and the Immortal 600
On November 7, 2026, Fort Pulaski National Monument will host an immersive living history experience designed to transport visitors back to November 1864. Fort Pulaski interpreters and 120 members of the Liberty Guard will engage visitors throughout the day with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interpretive programs that invite guests to imagine the daily life of a Civil War soldier stationed at Fort Pulaski in November 1864.
Musket demonstrations are a great way to learn about the weapons that were used to attack and defend historic Fort Pulaski during the American Civil War.
These programs are free, but standard park entry fees apply. Cannon demonstrations at Fort Pulaski are subject to change based on weather and staff availability.
From Interstate I-95, take Exit 99 onto Interstate I-16 East (James L Gillis Memorial Hwy) for 7 miles. Take Exit 164A onto Interstate I-516 East toward US-80 East.
Take Exit 3 (US-17 S/US-80 E) toward US-80 East. Turn left onto Ocean Highway, Ogeechee Rd (US-17 N, US-80 East). Bear right onto West Victory Drive (US-80 East). Continue on US-80 East for 13 miles. GPS Coordinates for Fort Pulaski National Monument: N32° 01.680 W080° 53.525
Mailing address: 41 Cockspur Island Road, Savannah, GA 31410
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