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It's still great, it's worth visiting. It's built to commemorate the Civil War. There are many memorial signs inside, such as monuments, memorial stone statues, etc. It's more like a museum exposed outside.
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Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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This is where the Civil War started, and after 34 hours the battle ended with the surrender of the Union Army of the North, and it also became a symbol of resistance of the Southern Army. It experienced constant bombing from August 1863 to February 1865, but the southern army defended it tenaciously, and when it evacuated, it was basically in ruins. The whole island is integrated with the fortifications, and visitors can feel the tragic times when they come here.
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It's still great, it's worth visiting. It's built to commemorate the Civil War. There are many memorial signs inside, such as monuments, memorial stone statues, etc. It's more like a museum exposed outside.
On April 12, 1861, the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Santer. After 34 hours of fighting, the Allied Northern Army surrendered, and Fort Santer became a symbol of resistance by the Southern Army. From August 1863 to February 1865, despite the constant bombing, the Confederate forces kept Fort Santer. When they finally evacuated, there was only a pile of rubble left. The current National Park System (NationalParkService) overlooks it. Located next to the South Carolina Aquarium (SouthCarolinaAquartum), the Fort Santer Freedom Square Visitor Center (FortsumterLibertysquareVisitorCenter has many exhibits about the Civil War. From here, you can take a ferry to the small island where Fort Santer is located.
On April 12, 1861, the first shot of the Civil War was fired at Fort Santer. Now one of Charleston's famous attractions, if you don't want to go by boat (40 minutes), it's a bit of a waste of time, there is nothing special on the island.