HAUNTED BATTLEGROUND : FORT PULASKI

Fort Pulaski, located on Cockspur Island near Savannah, Georgia, is widely considered one of the most haunted military sites in the South. While its brick walls were once thought "invincible," the fort’s violent history—ranging from a game-changing Civil War siege to its use as a grueling prisoner-of-war camp—left behind more than just physical scars.

The History that Left a Mark

• The Siege of 1862: In a 30-hour bombardment, Union forces used experimental rifled cannons to breach the fort's 7.5-foot thick walls. This was a technological turning point that rendered masonry forts obsolete overnight.
• The "Immortal Six Hundred": In 1864, the fort became a POW camp for Confederate officers. These men were subjected to retaliatory starvation, surviving on "rats, cats, and kittens" and suffering from scurvy and dysentery.
• A "Deadly" Atmosphere: Beyond battle, many died here from disease and drowning in the surrounding marshes, contributing to the "heavy" energy visitors often report.

Common Paranormal Reports

Visitors and staff have reported several recurring phenomena that suggest the fort’s past occupants never truly left:

• The Reprimanding Officer: One of the most famous stories involves extras from the 1989 film Glory. While dressed as soldiers, they were reportedly approached by a figure in an authentic Confederate uniform who scolded them for failing to salute. He vanished before they could respond.
• Ghostly Athletics: Visitors have reported hearing the sounds of a baseball game—cheering, the crack of a bat, and running—coming from the empty parade ground. Historically, Union soldiers did play baseball here during their occupation.
• Shadow Figures & Sentries: Translucent figures in uniform are frequently spotted patrolling the ramparts and the dark casemates. Some appear to be staring out toward the river, forever on watch.
• Auditory Echoes: Disembodied screams, pained cries, and the booming sound of phantom cannon fire are often heard, even when no reenactments are taking place.

Notable Investigation Locations

Area	Reported Activity
The Casemates	Intense "heavy" feelings, drop in temperature, and shadow figures.
The NW Magazine	Site where 40,000 lbs of gunpowder almost exploded; users report "death vibes" and a sense of being watched.
The Parade Ground	Phantom footsteps and the sounds of soldiers at play.
Northeast Bastion	Sightings of a lone Union sentry after the park has closed.

Note: As a National Park Service site, Fort Pulaski does not host formal "ghost hunts," but they do occasionally offer lantern tours like "From Drowning to Dysentery" which explore the darker, more macabre side of the island's history.

Google Gemini AI

16/2/2026: 12.42 p.m