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The red masonry walls of Fort Pulaski still show battle damage over 150 years later.

A walk along the outside of Fort Pulaski reveals damaged walls over 150 years after the Civil War.

The brick of the fort glow in the late afternoon light. The arches inside the fort reveal a cannon i

Fort Pulaski shows off its classic arched architecture and cannon.

The white masonry Cockspur Island lighthouse sits in the Savannah River.

The Cockspur Island Lighthouse still stands guard over the south channel of the Savannah River and Fort Pulaski.

A great blue heron stands watch on top of the fort's brick walls.

A great blue heron stands on the top of Fort Pulaski like a lonely sentinel.

Two women dressed in mid nineteenth century civilian attire watch through looking glasses

Volunteer living historians play an important role for the National Park Service and Fort Pulaski National Monument.

The night sky is illuminated as a cannon fires at Fort Pulaski

Artillery demonstrations are an important part of the interpretation program at Fort Pulaski.

Physical Address:

101 Fort Pulaski Road

Fort Pulaski Visitor Center

Savannah, GA 31410

Mailing Address:

41 Cockspur Island Road

Savannah, GA 31410

contact-details

Phone Number: (912) 219-4233 Voice

Email Address: fopu_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person: $10.00

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 Entrance - Per Person: $10.00

Commercial bus/van tours are charged the per person fee for the number of persons on board.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $35.00

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.

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.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

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

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Directions

Operating Hours:

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.

Exceptions:

Closed Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2025 - November 28, 2025)

Closed Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Closed New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Historic Fort Pulaski

Historic Fort Pulaski is open from 9:00am to 4:30pm, every day.

Exceptions:

Closed Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2025 - November 28, 2025)

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2025 - November 28, 2025)

Christmas (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Closed Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Closed New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Entrance Station

Last entry to the park is at 4:30pm.

Exceptions:

Closed Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2025 - November 28, 2025)

Closed Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Closed New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

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.