Fort Pulaski National Monument will begin an extended summer schedule. Effective June 1, the Visitor Center and the historic fort will be open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM. Park gates will close at 6:15 PM.

To coincide with the extended hours, additional daily Ranger programs will be available:

Sunday—Friday

10:30 — Guided Fort Tour OR Trail Walk

12:00 — Musket Firing

1:00 — “Ranger’s Choice” (Subject of tour varies)

2:00 — Musket Firing

3:00 — Guided Fort Tour

4:30 —Musket Firing

Saturday

10:00 — Guided Fort Tour

11:00 — Cannon Firing

12:00 — Musket Firing

1:00 — Cannon Firing

1:30 — Guided Fort Tour

2:30 — Musket Firing

3:00 — Cannon Firing

4:00 — Guided Fort Tour

An entrance fee of $5.00 per person is charged; ages 15 and under are free.

This article appears in May 22-28, 2013.