Fort Pulaski National Monument

Common questions about Fort Pulaski National Monument

• Where is Fort Pulaski National Monument?

  Fort Pulaski National Monument is at US-80 E, Savannah, GA 31410, Georgia. It sits along I-95, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.

• What are the hours at Fort Pulaski National Monument?

  Typical hours: 9am–5pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's Fort Pulaski National Monument like to visit on a family road trip?

  A beautifully preserved Civil War fort on Cockspur Island near Savannah — massive brick walls, working drawbridge, and cannons your kids will climb on while you explain siegecraft like you know what you're talking about. The Union bombardment in 1862 made every brick fort in the world obsolete overnight. Your kids won't care about the military engineering revolution, but they absolutely care about climbing on cannon. About twenty minutes off I-95 east of Savannah.

• Is Fort Pulaski National Monument family-friendly?

  Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument earns a 4/5 family-friendly rating in our database.

• How long should families plan to stay at Fort Pulaski National Monument?

  Most families spend an hour or two at Fort Pulaski National Monument, depending on kid stamina and weather.