FORT PULASKI NATIONAL MONUMENT - SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
 
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Overview
Here on April 11, 1862, defense strategy changed worldwide when Union
rifled cannon first overcame a masonry fortification after only 30 hours of bombardment.
Named for Revolutionary War hero, Count Casimir Pulaski, Fort Pulaski took some 18 years
to build and was the first military assignment for a young second lieutenant fresh from
West Point - Robert E. Lee. This remarkably intact example of 19th century military
architecture, with its estimated 25 million brick and 7.5 foot thick walls, is preserved
for future generations by the National Park Service as a reminder of the elusiveness of
invincibility.
Presidential Proclamation established Fort Pulaski National Monument on October 15, 1924.
It contains 5,365 acres, including some of the most pristine and scenic marshland on the
Georgia coast.
Activities & Amenities
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Fishing |
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Deer Viewing Area |
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Restrooms |
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Playground |
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Laundry |
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Dump Station |
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Hadicapped Access |
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Telephones |
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Sleeping Shelter |
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Golf Course |
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Facilities and Opportunities
Visitor Center, Exhibits: A 17-minute film, "The Battle for Fort Pulaski," is
shown on demand in the visitor center. Museum exhibits provide information on the history
and significance of the fort. There is a bookstore located in the visitor center lobby
managed by Eastern National Park and Monument Association. A Curriculum Guide, based on
State of Georgia standards, is available for teachers bringing school groups.
Fort Programs, Activities: Ranger led talks and demonstrations are presented in the fort
daily during the summer and on weekends the rest of the year. Special talks may be
available to school and other large groups by reservation throughout the year. Call for
reservations.
Trails, Roads: Quarter-mile, self-guiding nature trail. Bicycles allowed on trails,
except; those leading to the fort.
Lodging and Camping Facilities: Hotels and campgrounds are available on Tybee Island (4
miles east) and in Savannah (15 miles west)
Food, Supplies: Located on Tybee Island (4 miles east) and Wilmington Island (4 miles
west)
Boat Lunching Ramp
Fishing Areas
Picnic Area
Cockspur Island Lighthouse, built in 1857 accessible only by private boat
Accessibility: Visitor Center exhibits, programs and parking are accessible. A tape tour
is available, as well as printed transcripts of some audio programs. The fort (most of the
lower level) is wheelchair accessible, as are the restrooms located there. There is one
wheelchair accessible nature trail. The picnic area has accessible parking, tables and
restrooms.
Annual Events
Encampments of troops, special programs, and demonstrations are presented on various major
holiday weekends.
Nearby Attractions
Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum
Savannah Historic District
Old Fort Jackson
Fort McCallister State Park
Fees
Park Fee: $2.00 per person age 17 and older
Maximum $4.00 per immediate family.
Golden Age, Eagle and Access Passports honored and available
Hours
Open Daily except Christmas Day, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Hours may be extended during summer
Information
Fort Pulaski National Monument
P.O. Box 30757
U.S. Highway 80 East
Savannah, GA 31410-0757
(912) 786-5787
Materials provided by NPS
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