22. Fort Sumter (South Carolina)
Fort Sumter is etched into American memory as the site where the Civil War began in 1861. Its battered walls and informative museum offer a compelling journey through the nation’s most turbulent era, inviting comparisons to the immersion found at Gettysburg’s battlefield and visitor centers. Visitors to Charleston Harbor can explore the fort’s evocative ruins, gaining a deeper understanding of the conflict that shaped the United States.
