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 The
defining events of Fort Pulaski occurred during the American Civil War.
In April of 1862, Union troops directed rifled cannon fire at the fort
breaching the southeast angle. The quick success of this experimental
cannon surprised military strategists. The accuracy and range of the rifled
cannon rendered brick fortifications obsolete. Immediately after capturing
the fort, Union Major General David Hunter, an ardent abolitionist, ordered
the release of area slaves. Many were recruited into the Union army comprising
the First South Carolina Colored Regiment.
The park includes scenic marsh and uplands that support a variety of animal
life characteristic of southern barrier islands. White-tailed deer, alligators,
and raccoons as well as resident and migratory birds grace the landscape.
Spanish moss drapes from yaupon holly bushes and vegetation includes cabbage
palms, various wetland grasses, and a variety of temperate hardwood and
pine trees.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park Hours 9:00am-5:00pm
daily Extended summer hours 9:00am to 7:00pm daily The park is closed
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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| Communities
Surrounding Fort Pulaski National Monument | |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. | Tybee Island, GA (8 min.
) Pop. 3,392
Savannah, GA (46 min.
) Pop. 131,510
Pooler, GA (1 hr.
2 min.
) Pop. 6,239
Bloomingdale, GA (1 hr.
6 min.
) Pop. 2,665
Hardeeville, SC (1 hr.
8 min.
) Pop. 1,793
Richmond Hill, GA (1 hr.
9 min.
) Pop. 6,959
Meldrim, GA (1 hr.
10 min.
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| Rincon, GA (1 hr.
10 min.
) Pop. 4,376
Fleming, GA (1 hr.
15 min.
) Pop. 369
Bluffton, SC (1 hr.
21 min.
) Pop. 1,275
Hilton Head Island, SC (1 hr.
34 min.
) Pop. 33,862
Port Royal, SC (1 hr.
39 min.
) Pop. 3,950
Saint Helena Island, SC (1 hr.
55 min.
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Daufuskie Island, SC (1 hr.
59 min.
)
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