The park is home to Fort McAllister, the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy.

Though the earthworks were attacked unsuccessfully seven times by Union soldiers, it did not fall until it was taken by General Sherman in 1864 during his March to the Sea.

The park, located on the coast, is nestled among giant live oaks and a large salt marsh.

In addition, the park contains a museum specializing in Civil War artifacts.

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