Waterfront greenspace featuring shaded walkways, harbor views, and access to educational exhibits and ferry tours.
General Information
Fort Sumter Visitor Center: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Fort Sumter ferry tours: Ticketed (check website for current pricing)
How to Get There
From Charleston, SC: Head east on Calhoun Street, turn left onto Concord Street, and continue to the Fort Sumter Visitor Center entrance at Liberty Square.
Overview
Liberty Square is the waterfront park between the South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston Harbor, and the gateway to Fort Sumter National Monument. It is home to the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center, where you can see exhibits on the causes of the Civil War and board the ferry to the fort. Shaded walkways, native landscaping, and interpretive signs introduce the city's maritime and Civil War history, and the park sits along the Harborwalk, popular with walkers and cyclists.
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