Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter holds a place in history as the legendary site of the opening fire that opened the American Civil War. Originally, Fort Sumter was built to protect America after the War of 1812. Fort Sumter is a five-sided structure designed for up to 650 fighters with up to five-foot thick walls. For more details on one of the top historic attractions in Charleston, South Carolina, go to www.nps.gov/fosu.