Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square
Facility · South Carolina ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access
- 7 ft
- Elevation
The primary departure point for Fort Sumter is the Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square, located at 340 Concord Street, in downtown Charleston. Visitors can find parking in the South Carolina Aquarium garage (fees apply) at 24 Calhoun Street, just steps away from the entrance to Liberty Square. Boats also depart from Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. There is a fee associated with riding the ferry to Fort Sumter but none for entrance into the visitor center.
Getting there
The primary departure point for Fort Sumter is the Fort Sumter Education Center at Liberty Square, located at 340 Concord Street, in downtown Charleston. Visitors can find parking in the South Carolina Aquarium Garage. (fees apply) at 24 Calhoun Street, just steps away from the entrance to Liberty Square. Boats also depart from Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Boulevard, Mount Pleasant. There is a fee associated with riding the ferry boats but not for entrance into the visitor center.
32.79052, -79.92539 · 32°47'25.9"N 79°55'31.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 58°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 60 | 66 | 72 | 79 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 83 | 76 | 67 | 61 |
| Low °F | 44 | 46 | 52 | 60 | 68 | 74 | 77 | 77 | 73 | 63 | 53 | 47 |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square
- Can you reserve a site at Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square?
- No. Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (843) 577-0242
- Email fosu_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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