Stories

As a vivid reminder of past events, Fort Pulaski represents an important phase of our great national heritage. Standing guard over the Savannah River for over 150 years, Fort Pulaski's heritage lives on in the stories of the people, places, and events that helped shape this grand fortress. Learn more about the saga of Fort Pulaski, from its early construction through wars, occupation, and its final preservation.

The Stories of Fort Pulaski

Battle for Fort Pulaski

The Battle for Fort Pulaski demonstrated the power of the newer rifled cannon and exposed the weaknesses of America's coast defense system.
Civil War Baseball

During the Civil War soldiers at Fort Pulaski often played baseball to escape the boredom of garrison life.
Immortal Six Hundred

In October 1864, a group of Confederate officers were imprisoned at Fort Pulaski. They became known as the Immortal Six Hundred.
Rifled Artillery

The American Civil War was the first major conflict to see the use of rifled artillery.
The Third System

After the War of 1812, the nation created a broad national defense strategy that included a new generation of waterfront defenses.
Underground Railroad

After the Battle Fort Pulaski became a beacon of freedom for many escaping enslaved people.
The Nation Unravels

Many of Savannah’s residents, shown here parading through the city in November 1860, were already poised to leave the Union.
Words Have Power

Though they may be simple and small, words have power. This Article explores their influence on the history of Fort Pulaski.
In Their Own Words

Learn about the battle of Fort Pulaski from those that experienced it themselves.
African Americans on Cockspur Island

Learn about the experiences of African Americans at Fort Pulaski.
Workers' Village Archeology Project

Discover the men and women who built Fort Pulaski
History of Memory at Fort Pulaski

Learn about the history of memory and interpretations at the fort and how the Lost Cause has seeped into the fort's history.