Visit Fort Pulaski

Located on an island in the middle of the Savannah River, Fort Pulaski was built to protect the port of Savannah. Construction of the fort began in 1829 and took 18 years to complete. Fort Pulaski saw its heaviest use during the Civil War. Due to the brief 30-hour duration of the Battle of Fort Pulaski, much of the original fort remains. The fort was abandoned in the 1870s, which led to its preservation. Unlike many of the forts of the same kind, Fort Pulaski was never altered for newer technology.

Fort Pulaski has a lot of stories to share. You can explore the fort on your own or take an interpretive program that can help unravel its mysteries.

Fort Pulaski National Monument is open year round from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, except for New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Days. Last entry into the park is at 4:30 pm. Historic Fort Pulaski is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm and the Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

101 Fort Pulaski Road
Fort Pulaski Visitor Center
Savannah, GA 31410

Get an entrance pass – All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:

Standard Pass $10.00
Annual Pass $35.00

All visitors over the age of 16 need an entrance pass, including vehicle passengers. Children under the age of 16 don’t need an entrance pass.

By Car:
From Interstate I-95, take Exit 99 onto Interstate I-16 East (James L Gillis Memorial Hwy) for 7 miles.

Take Exit 164A onto Interstate I-516 East toward US-80 East.

Take Exit 3 (US-17 S/US-80 E) toward US-80 East.

Turn left onto Ocean Highway, Ogeechee Rd (US-17 N, US-80 East).

Bear right onto West Victory Drive (US-80 East).

Continue on US-80 East for 13 miles.

Fort Pulaski National Monument entrance will be on the left hand side of US-80; the entrance is just after a turn in the highway.

The park is no longer accepting cash for entrance fees. Credit, debit, and contactless payments are the only methods of payment currently accepted.