Current NPS alerts (4)
Coastal Flooding
Due to coastal flooding, trails may be flooded, muddy, or impassable. For your safety, do not cross flooded sections of the trail.
McQueen's Island Trail Closed Beginning August 3, 2026
The McQueen's Island Trail will close for a Chatham County restoration project beginning August 3, 2026.
Gorge Wall Preservation Closures Begin Fall 2026
Fort Pulaski's Gorge Wall interiors will undergo preservation work beginning September 2026. For your safety, follow signage and do not cross any barricades.
The North Shoreline is Closed
The shoreline is closed permanently for resource protection and visitor safety.
Weather alerts (National Weather Service)
High Surf Advisory
High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 9:42PM EDT until October 26 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 24 at 9:42PM EDT until October 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 9:42PM EDT until October 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
About this site
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these forts. Using rifled cannons, the U.S. Army compelled the Confederate garrison inside Fort Pulaski to surrender. The siege was a landmark experiment in the history of military science and invention.
- Type
- National Monument
- State
- Georgia
- Address
- 101 Fort Pulaski Road, Fort Pulaski Visitor Center, Savannah, GA 31410