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Fort Pulaski National Monument

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Fort Pulaski National Monument

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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.

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Published entrance fees

Entrance - Per Person

$10 · 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 · Commercial bus/van tours are charged the per person fee for the number of persons on board.

Published passes

Annual Entrance - Park

$35 · 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.

Published 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.

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

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

Fees, facilities and activities are the 2026-10-03 NPS snapshot. Historical visitation describes recorded visits, not crowding forecasts or present conditions.

Plan your visit

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.

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