Fort Moultrie National Monument

Fort Moultrie National Monument is part of the Fort Sumter National Monument, preserving historic sites in Charleston, South Carolina. Fort Moultrie itself was the site of an American victory against the British during the American Revolution on June 28, 1776, when it was known as Fort Sullivan. It was later renamed for its commanding officer, William Moultrie. The fort was originally built as part of Charleston's defense system, stemming from vulnerabilities highlighted during the War of 1812. The national monument, established in 1948, also encompasses Fort Sumter, where the first engagement of the American Civil War occurred on April 12, 1861. The Seminole leader Osceola is buried at Fort Moultrie.12