Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville.
Fort Mitchel
65 Skull Creek Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 United States
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November 13
- Cost:
- $10.00
- Website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-historic-fort-mitchel-tours-tickets-1242150990049