Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, SC

Fort Moultrie is a set of fortifications erected to protect the city of Charleston, South Carolina, on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. The flag and nickname of South Carolina, "The Palmetto State," were inspired by the original fort, formerly known as Fort Sullivan, which was built of palmetto wood. General William Moultrie, a US patriot commander in the Battle of Sullivan's Island, was given the fort's new name. The fort was named as Fort Arbuthnot during the British occupation in 1780–1782.

Is Fort Moultrie the same as Fort Sumter?

Fort Moultrie is actually a network of tiny fortifications and ammunition bunkers that run down the coast of Sullivan's Island, with a main building at Station 12 on the mainland, known as Fort Moultrie, and a second sea fortress, known as Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor.

What is the historical significance of Fort Sumter?

Fort Sumter is an island stronghold in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, that is best known for being the scene of the Civil War's first shots (1861-65).

What happened at Fort Moultrie, and how did it end?

When the Royal Navy's Commodore Sir Peter Parker and nine British men-of-war stormed Sullivan's Island on June 28, 1776, the initial fort, made of palmetto wood and sand, was still unfinished. The ships were forced to retreat after a nine-hour struggle.