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Fort Pulaski National Monument GA

Lat, Long: 32.0308274, -80.93361681

Designation: National Monument

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.

Weather:

Savannah has a humid sub tropical climate with over two hundred days of sunshine each year. Summers are typically hot, bright and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures often range from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F. Spring and autumn can be quite pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The winter months are usually dry. Temperatures can be cooler than one would expect, ranging from the upper 30s through the 60s F generally, though sudden cold snaps can occur.

Directions:

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. GPS Coordinates for Fort Pulaski National Monument: N32° 01.680 W080° 53.525

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Address/Contact:

101 Fort Pulaski Road

Savannah, US, 31410

Phone: (912) 219-4233

Email: fopu_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

The red masonry walls of Fort Pulaski still show battle damage over 150 years later.The brick of the fort glow in the late afternoon light. The arches inside the fort reveal a cannon iThe white masonry Cockspur Island lighthouse sits in the Savannah River.A great blue heron stands watch on top of the fort's brick walls.Two women dressed in mid nineteenth century civilian attire watch through looking glassesThe night sky is illuminated as a cannon fires at Fort Pulaski