One of our trips during our South Carolina vacation this summer was to visit Fort Sumter,
the site of the first shots fired in the Civil War.
the site of the first shots fired in the Civil War.
We were excited to finally get there as we had been attempting to make this trip many times and literally missed the boat the last time we were there. The tour boats only leave 3 times a day from two locations and we got there just as the last tour had left the last time we wanted to go. Needless to say, I did my research this time and we headed out to Charleston early in the day to catch the first tour at 9:30. No simple task with 4 teenagers to get up and moving but we did it!
It was a fun and interesting half hour ride out to the fort from the dock near the South Carolina Aquarium.
The boat passed by many picturesque landmarks and the story of the construction and history of the fort was told.
Here is the whole family plus one (our son's girlfriend) at the fort.
A view of the excavated framework of the officer's quarters which were the focus of the bombardment as the powder magazines were on either side.
One of the connons set in defensive position.
My children at the fort.
Here is the whole family plus one (our son's girlfriend) at the fort.
A view of the excavated framework of the officer's quarters which were the focus of the bombardment as the powder magazines were on either side.
One of the connons set in defensive position.
My children at the fort.
This was a great tour for any family or individual interested in the history of the Civil War. There is a museum at the fort where you can view the original flag that flew over Sumter during the first attack on the Union by the Confederates and many other items of interest. If you go in the summer I would suggest going early in the morning as it got really hot by the time we returned to Charleston at 11:30 or so. Thanks for taking a short tour with the Pizappi Family.
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