Fort Pulaski National Monument

This place is located about 30 minutes outside of Savannah, depending on traffic. This is a good place to visit and learn about the history of the Civil War. This is one of many forts along the east coast of the U.S.
When you come in, you’ll need to pay $ 7 per person to get in. The ticket to get in is valid for one week, so you can come in again within that one week period if desired. This place has quite a few trails, including one which is about 0.75 miles long to go out to get a view of the the Cockspur Island Lighthouse, which you can also get a stamp for it at the visitor’s center. They do provide guided tours of the facility as well as other shows and demonstrations throughout the day, which can also vary by day. They had a musket firing demonstration today, but I wasn’t there late enough to check it out.
Overall, this is a nice national monument. You will definitely go back in time and is good for everyone. While there, the place wasn’t very crowded, so you should have a fairly easy time visiting this place as well. If you’re in the Savannah area and looking for something off the beaten «tourist» areas, this place is worth checking out.

While visiting Savannah, there are plenty of restaurants and places that will soak up your touristy dollars. If you’ve had enough of the gift shops and people taking pictures of the Forest Gump bench, head out of the city 20 minutes and hit up Fort Pulaski. Not only is it full of history, but the grounds are gorgeous and there is tons to explore. Great for children, since you can touch everything and lots of space to move around. just be careful on the top floor of the Fort, there are no railings and the ground is a bit uneven. I believe it is $ 5 to get in, which is nothing at all seeing as how much we should preserve these awesome monuments! You can stay all day if you’d like to do some hiking and exploring, so get out and try and find that lighthouse. They have plaques around with explanations and maps with diagrams, so pure eye-​candy to all you history buffs — you could read for hours! If you have time for a guided tour, take it. I felt like I didn’t know where to begin — but loved the entrance underground passageways, I definitely felt like I stepped into the past and got to feel a tiny bit of what those soldiers must have felt. Definitely making a trip back next time I am in GA.

Entrance fee $ 7per adult, but well worth the trip. We went without a guide; watching the movie in the visitors center before entering the fort was most helpful. Pack a lunch & enjoy.

This place is so cool. Very well maintained. A real gem for history buffs. Just went this past weekend and Ranger Miller gave the BEST tour ever. My uncle is a reenactment professional and has been to this fort many times, and he agreed that this tour was exceptional. Very fun for kids, lots of room to run around. Don’t miss the outside of the fort, with cannon balls still embedded in the brick!

Very interesting place to go. Never knew there was so much history right in my backyard. Would have loved to see firing demonstrations or reenactments, but I guess I was just here at the wrong time.

The fort is located off the main causeway as you come off the mainland across the marsh to the island. The cost of parking was fairly inexpensive, $ 7.
We walked the grounds from the parking lot and followed the signs to the museum which was nicely air conditioned compared to the rain and humidity from the marsh surrounding the island.
There were wild deer on the island along with other forms of wild life. If you have a camera be attentive as there are plenty of opportunities for some good pictures.
You can do a guided tour but if you aren’t one for waiting for slow pokes, the self guided tour is much quicker though less informative. The speakers around the fort are a ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ chance of working.
The entire fort takes 50 minutes to walk the interior and take pictures. There are multiple spiral stairs which take you to the upper wall. You can also walk the outer wall which I recommend because you can still see the damaged walls with cannon balls stuck in the walls.
The gift shop is typical, over priced stuff but it pays the bills so we bought stuff. I found it better than just donating to the donation box.
One items I recommend for kids is the passport book for when they visit National Parks and other registered locations of the National Park System. It’s a cool item for kids to have and I would have loved to have one when I rode around the United States each summer visiting such locations.
If you time it correctly you can be there when they fire the cannons. Check the National Park website for this fort to see the times as they might vary.
Highly recommend bug repellent. The bugs can be pretty nasty given that you are completely surrounded by marshes.
There is also a graveyard near by, the look out for the old lighthouse and several other monuments and historical locations nearby if you want to hike the .25 miles to get there.

We took our 6 year old this weekend to the fort and he loved it! The staff was extremely friendly and the park is very clean. We watched a cannon demonstration and the staff who worked it was knowledgeable and entertaining. By far though, my 6 year old loved the tunnels. It’s not to expensive and I would recommend to anyone who has a little time when they visit Savannah.

Fort Pulaski is a fantastic place to visit for anyone who loves history. Thank goodness the Union won. The fort is very easy to get to, as it is located right off East US Hwy 80 heading towards Tybee Island.
This is my second trip to Fort Pulaski, back in 2004 during my visit here, Fort Pulaski was free to visit and did not have the booth located at the entrance just before the bridge. Today, the cost to visit Fort Pulaski is $ 5 per person, which is nothing, considering how important it is to preserve this national landmark.
While walking through the Fort, it feels very surreal as walking through the past. While walking through the underground tunnels, one may get goose bumps, as if there are lost spirits trapped within Fort Pulaski.
I highly recommend visit Fort Pulaski if you are driving to Tybee Island, as it only requires a left turn and it is right off US Hwy 80. I’ll keep my review short, as everyone has said everything that I would.
Check it out.
[Review #298] (Fifthy Ninth Review of 2015)

I definitely would’ve enjoyed my visit more with a tour guide and a lot more information, but unfortunately the visitor’s center was closed. I would like to return when it’s open an catch a tour (as well as a canon fire demonstration). Our friend had read about it before in the visitor’s center so he told us some stuff, but it wasn’t as much fun just walking around and looking at stuff. Unfortunately the Visitor’s Center was closed for construction when we visited so we didn’t get to see the video I’ve heard other people mention.
I really enjoyed the Musket firing demonstration and highly suggest going to see one. I liked that the guy gave us a lot of background and didn’t just shoot the musket. I definitely felt like I got more out of it with the history lesson. We tried to get back in time to see the canon firing but just missed it. All in all, I definitely won’t mind coming back if I’m in the area again.

I really enjoyed my time here!
I was able to go during one of their free admission days, but would gladly pay their very reasonable entrance fee of $ 5/​pp next visit. I started off my visit at the center and watched their welcome video. The video gave a quick rundown of the fort’s historical timeline, which was perfect because it gave me a greater anticipation of checking out the fort! After the video, I wandered around the center checking out all the blurbs next to the exhibits. FYI, the souvenir store had darling ranger outfits for young ones, too cute!
Next up, we strolled along the sidewalk that lead up to the moat entrance. Once we entered, we explored the different dark pathways in the mounds. Afterwards, we entered through the fort. This was the most exciting part! I remember just unconsciously humming the Game of Thrones theme song off-​key while marveling at the entrance gate. My partner was definitely shaking his head at me, lol!
We did a full round of the ground level and then worked our way up. The views from the top were spectacular! It was great to explore on our own and go the pace that we wanted to. Another great thing about Fort Pulaski is how dog friendly it is! Fort Pulaski is definitely a must stop for anyone interested in a piece of American history, a family outing, or an outdoor activity with your dog.

This was a great time! The entire family enjoyed the fort, as there was plenty for the adults and kids to experience and have fun with. Price is also great at $ 5 for adults and kids under 15 are FREE! The fort includes plenty of exhibits and there’s a walking tour given by one of the park staff during the day. This history and detail in the fort are amazing. There are plenty of indoor and shaded options at the fort but you’ll be outdoors for most of it, exposed to the sun and bugs. Make sure to bring sunblock and bug repellent just to be safe. The onsite store was sold out of bug spray. Overall, a must attraction for a family or historian.

It’s Memorial Day and my friend and I decided to pay this national monument a visit as we were leaving Tybee Island. $ 5 per adult for entry (I’m sure it’s less for children and seniors, free for military personnel — AND seniors can pay $ 10 for a lifetime pass to ALL national parks/​monuments), which offers access to the small visitor center/​museum (with bathroom facilities), the fort itself (with moat and all), and trails to different spots including the Cockspur Lighthouse viewing point (I don’t think you can actually get out to the lighthouse).
We made it just in time for 3pm guided tour. It was informative. We missed the special flag ceremony at 1:30, but I’m sure it was to raise the large flag on this special day (from my previous visit to Fort McHenry, it’s typical for them to use a small flag on daily basis, and pull out the «big gun» on special days).
The views were awesome, the breeze was very welcoming. I am a fan of historic sites and national parks/​monuments, and I was glad to see people with young children (but old enough to understand what’s going on) out there.
If you are in the area, take a side tour. It is a very well maintained site from the Civil War era.

If you’re going to visit Tybee island then this is a must stop. There is so much history here that is amazing. they have done a marvelous job of preserving as much as possible of the old monument. What I enjoyed the most was going through the various rooms and trying to imagine what it was like back in the days of the war and what the men stationed there much have gone through. If your timing permits try to pick a time when they are doing re-​inactments. When they set up the large cannon for firing, it is something else. Be sure to save time to walk out and see the lighthouse. It doesn’t take that long and again if you enjoy history you’ll enjoy seeing the light.

Wow, what a cool place to visit and go back in 1830s. From the tunnels to the prisons, cannons, and the cool looking moat the surrounds the 5 sided facility. I’d love to go back again and hike the trail next time. It’s very well kept and clean.

Fort Pulaski was a great place to visit. This fort is much smaller than some National Forts so I would think if you have kids you could get through it without it seeming like its dragging on for ages. I did see a lot of field trips there on the day we went.
It was much fun exploring the tunnels. We used our flash light on our phones to see in the different rooms; but some people ran right past them not noticing they existed in the darkness. Some cool semi hidden areas under the mounds.
The best part was exploring all over! My husband really enjoyed the different scenes and some of the views out of the canon «windows» are gorgeous to peer off at! This place is certainly a gem. I would not miss it.

I’m writing this from a dog owners point of view. This is one of the best dog friendly attractions in the United States. You can take your dog anywhere on the site except in the visitor center. There are many hiking trails and many cool things to see. And cannons galore. This is a really neat part of American history. There are also two lighthouse is not too far from here. There are so many great views of the river and port.

This place is really cool! As someone who knows almost nothing about history I feel like I learned a lot just chasing my toddler through here. The staff is friendly and it has been well preserves. The soldiers’ living quarters are dark and super creepy! Great place to check out when you are in the area to do something different. Also kids under 15 are free!

Taking children to a historical landmark is always a gamble. You wonder if they will get into it or get bored and start acting up while you still want to learn more or enjoy it more. Not a worry here for my kids. They LOVED it.
We got to the fort just as they were shooting off the last cannon that morning for Veteran’s day weekend. Of course, the boys thought that was awesome!
We didn’t take a tour which was offered but instead had the kids do the self-​guided kids «Junior Ranger» program. Stop at the visitors center first for this. It’s a little scavenger hunt for grade school kids and at the end the kids are «sworn in» as junior rangers. I didn’t know at first if this would maintain my kids attention but they were quite serious about it. Great way to get the kids into learning the history of the fort. We were there for a good 2 hours and my kids still didn’t want to leave.
We will definitely be back as we recently moved to the area. we may buy an annual pass. It’s very pretty with areas to walk around — dogs are allowed on a leash. Definitely check out their website for events. Warning to parents who have toddlers that don’t like strollers — there is a moat with no fence and the upper wall of the fort also has no safety rail — you may want a leash or just don’t go on the upper wall of the fort.
But the main reason I wanted to write this review is because I wanted to compliment the staff and volunteers. Everyone was extremely friendly and willing to help! Best visit ever!
My only complaint is about other visitors. READ THE SIGNS PEOPLE! STAY OFF THE MOUNDS! I think the staff were too nice to say anything!

As we live on Wilmington Island here in Savannah, me and husband always opt for the annual pass. So worth it! It’s not just the interesting history that lures us here. We also use the fort for its many fishing spots, hiking trails, wild life sightings, and scenic beauty. A great place to get the dogs out and a quiet way to interact with nature.

This was a cool stop during a nice stay on Tybee Island. Unfortunately the day we went was also the day there was an «unsupervised and underprivileged inner-​city youth group for the home for wayward and evil children» so there were quite a few rapscallions darting around the whole place yelling, swearing, and trying to knock things over wherever possible.
God, did I really just write that? I really must be getting old.
But I digress.
The monument is beautiful and packed with history. We particularly enjoyed the explanations around the structure and cannon placements, as well as the history of the various assaults that took place.
If you check out Tybee stop by this place, national monuments are always a nice break in the day and this one does not disappoint.