Located on an island in Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter is a must-see Charleston attraction for families. Here you can give your children the opportunity to learn about the Civil War as they explore the very spot where the first shots were fired. Even the approach to the fort is exciting, as you enjoy a narrated 30-min boat trip to reach the island. On arrival all children can enroll in the Junior Ranger program and receive activity books to complete as they tour the facility and learn about the history of the fort from the guides – Junior Ranger badges are issued after the tour.

Fort Sumter Tours, 360 Concord St, Charleston, SC, Phone: 843-881-7337

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