Fort Pulaski National Monument Welcomes James Crutchfield as Superintendent
The National Park Service has selected James Crutchfield as the new superintendent of Fort Pulaski National Monument.
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2026-09-01
1 STORIES2025-11-21
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Hosts Candle Lantern Holiday Tours on December 12-13
Experience a unique visit during this annual festive event by exploring historic Fort Pulaski by candlelight, firelight, and oil lamps on December 12-13.
Official NPS source2025-01-27
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Will Reopen Following Winter Weather
Fort Pulaski National Monument will reopen to the public on Monday January 27, 2025 following a winter weather closure.
Official NPS source2025-01-21
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Closed For Winter Weather
Due to projected winter weather conditions, Fort Pulaski National Monument will close to the public on Tuesday January 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
Official NPS source2025-01-10
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument release a Finding of No Significant Impact for Development Concept Plan
Fort Pulaski National Monument finalized the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment on January 7, 2025.
Official NPS source2024-12-21
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
During the 2024/2025 Holiday Season, Fort Pulaski National Monument will be closed on December 24 and 25, and January 1.
Official NPS source2024-11-14
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument to Delay Opening November 16-17, 2024
Due to projected tidal flooding along U.S. Highway 80, Fort Pulaski National Monument will delay opening on Saturday November 16 and Sunday November 17, 2024.
Official NPS source2024-11-01
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument’s Candle Lantern Holiday Tours Returns December 13-14, 2024
The long-lived Savannah tradition returns! Fort Pulaski National Monument’s Candle Lantern Holiday Tours will take place December 13-14, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM each night.
Official NPS source2024-10-10
2 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Will Reopen October 11 2024 Following Hurricane Milton
Fort Pulaski National Monument will reopen Friday October 11 2024 at 11:00 AM following Hurricane Milton.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service Invites Public Comment on Proposed Development Concept Plan for Fort Pulaski
The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to review and comment on the proposed development concept plan for Fort Pulaski National Monument.
Official NPS source2024-10-08
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Will Close on October 9, 2024 to Prepare for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches the coast, Fort Pulaski National Monument will close on Wednesday October 9, 2024, to finish safety and property preparations.
Official NPS source2024-09-30
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Will Reopen October 1 2024 Following Hurricane Helene
Fort Pulaski National Monument will reopen Tuesday October 1 2024 following Hurricane Helene. Park staff completed an assessment of the park’s facilities and resources on Friday September 27 and found minimal damage, but an extended utilities outage across the park resulted in a multi-day closure.
Official NPS source2024-09-24
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Will Close on September 25, 2024 to Prepare for Storm Threat
As Tropical Storm Helene approaches the coast, Fort Pulaski National Monument will close on Wednesday September 25, 2024, to finish safety and property preparations. The park Entrance Station and Fort Pulaski will close at 11:30 AM, and park grounds will close at 12:00 PM.
Official NPS source2024-08-14
1 STORIESFort Pulaski Celebrates "100 Years of Fortitude" as a National Monument October 12-13 2024
Fort Pulaski National Monument will celebrate 100 years as a National Monument with a free weekend of special programs, addresses, and performances on October 12-13, 2024.
Official NPS source2024-08-08
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Will Reopen August 8 2024 Following Tropical Storm Debby
Fort Pulaski National Monument will reopen Thursday August 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM following Tropical Storm Debby.
Official NPS source2024-08-04
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Will Close on August 5 2024 to Prepare for Storm Threat
As Tropical Storm Debby approaches the park, Fort Pulaski National Monument will close on Monday August 5 to finish safety and property preparations.
Official NPS source2024-08-02
1 STORIESFort Pulaski's Defenses Strengthened by the Great American Outdoors Act
Fort Pulaski National Monument recently completed a critical $300,000 project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) that rehabilitated the historic fort’s iconic brickwork and ventilation systems.
Official NPS source2024-05-30
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Receives National Park Foundation Grant to fund Junior Ranger Angler Summer Program
Fort Pulaski National Monument has received a grant from the National Park Foundation to support environmental education workshops and fishing clinics for local students during the Summer of 2024. “Take Care: Steps to Stewardship at Fort Pulaski” aims to engage students and their families, using fishing opportunities and natural education workshops as tools for learning about coastal Georgia environments.
Official NPS source2024-04-24
1 STORIESFort Fest 2024: A Celebration of 300 Years of Defending the Southeast
St. Simons Island, GA: Fort Frederica National Monument is happy to announce that on May 4th, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, we will be hosting the first ever Fort Fest! Join exhibitors from Forts and Historical Parks from around Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida to celebrate over 300 years of Southeast coastal defense history.
Official NPS source2024-04-04
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Recruiting Youth Workers during the Summer of 2024
Fort Pulaski National Monument is accepting applications for a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew during the Summer of 2024.
Official NPS source2024-03-21
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Continues 100th Anniversary Year with Siege Day 2024
On Saturday April 6, 2024, Fort Pulaski National Monument will continue hundredth anniversary celebrations with Siege Day, a day of programming and cannon firings commemorating the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Fort Pulaski.
Official NPS source2024-02-02
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Celebrates March Haynes Community Day 2024
Fort Pulaski National Monument continues to celebrate its 100-year anniversary as a National Park Service site on March 2, 2024 with March Haynes Community Day, a day of special programming connecting Fort Pulaski to Savannah's rich African American history.
Official NPS source2024-01-02
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Begins 100th Anniversary Year with Public Archeology Exhibit at City Hall
As Fort Pulaski National Monument celebrates its 100th anniversary of becoming a National Park Service unit in 2024, staff are excited to offer special events, programs, and exhibits that share some of the park’s lesser-known stories. From January 8 to January 20, 2024, visitors to Savannah City Hall will have the opportunity to view a temporary exhibit highlighting recent archeological study of the Workers Village on Cockspur Island.
Official NPS source2023-12-24
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Will Close on Christmas Day and New Year's Day
During the 2023-2024 holiday season, Fort Pulaski National Monument will close on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Official NPS source2023-11-21
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Will Close Early for Thanksgiving Holiday
On Wednesday November 22, 2023, Fort Pulaski National Monument will close 2 hours early in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Official NPS source2023-11-07
1 STORIESFort Pulaski National Monument Candle Lantern Holiday Tours Available Online with Recreation.gov on December 8th
On December 8, 2023, reservations for Fort Pulaski’s Candle Lantern Holiday tours will be available through Recreation.gov. Celebrate the holiday season with a trip into the past on Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th.
Official NPS source2023-11-06
1 STORIESFort Pulaski to Commemorates Veteran’s Day with a Weekend of Living History
Fort Pulaski National Monument will honor our nation’s veterans with a special living history weekend November 11th and 12th. To commemorate Veterans Day, the National Park Service will waive all entrance fees for Veterans Day! Savannah’s national park – Fort Pulaski National Monument – will be free to visit Saturday, November 11th.
Official NPS source2023-10-09
1 STORIESCelebrate Fort Pulaski National Monument’s Birthday!
On Sunday, October 15, 2023, Fort Pulaski National Monument will celebrate its establishment as a unit of the National Park Service 99 years ago. Entrance fees for the park will be suspended for the day and there will be a variety of family friendly activities.
Official NPS source2023-09-01
1 STORIESFort Pulaski has reopened after Hurricane Idalia
All visitor facilities are open on their regular schedule from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Official NPS source2023-08-28
1 STORIESFort Pulaski will Close Monday, August 28th to Prepare for Hurricane Threat
Fort Pulaski National Monument will close at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2023, to finish preparations for expected impacts from Hurricane Idalia. The park will remain closed until after the storm has passed and re-open once damage assessments have been made and the park is deemed safe for visitation.
Official NPS source2023-08-21
1 STORIESTourism to Fort Pulaski National Monument creates $34 million in Economic Benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 471,077 visitors to Fort Pulaski National Monument in 2022 spent $34,286,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 429 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $43,314,000.
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