Wild Georgia Events

Fort Morris Historic Site


Thursday, January 1, 2026

Monumental Moments: First Day Hike Through History
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
If your New Year’s resolution is to get outdoors, get some exercise, and learn fascinating history about the great state of Georgia, this is the event for you! Join us for a guided hike on the hallowed grounds of historic Fort Morris. Learn about the daily life of Colonial soldiers and Fort Morris’ role in the battle for our nation’s independence. $5 - $10. 912-884-5999.
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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Memorial Day Commemoration
Saturday, May 23, 2026 11 AM to 3 PM
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Mark this important day that remembers the people who paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy. There will be hourly musket firing demos by an American revolution soldier, as well as a hands-on wool spinning and weaving activity. $3.50-$5.00 912-884-5999.
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Monday, June 1, 2026

Fort Morris Junior Rangers
9 AM - 2 PM from Jun 1, 2026 until Jun 4, 2026 
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old. Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia. SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $125. 912-884-5999.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Fort Morris Junior Rangers
9 AM - 2 PM from Jun 2, 2026 until Jun 4, 2026 
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old. Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia. SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $125. 912-884-5999.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Fort Morris Junior Rangers
9 AM - 2 PM from Jun 3, 2026 until Jun 4, 2026 
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old. Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia. SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $125. 912-884-5999.
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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Fort Morris Junior Rangers
9 AM - 2 PM from Jun 4, 2026 
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old. Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia. SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $125. 912-884-5999.
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Saturday, July 4, 2026

Independence Day at Colonial Sunbury
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 11 AM to 3 PM
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Celebrate Independence Day with a bang! Visitors will experience historic blackpowder weapon firing demonstrations each hour. Enjoy playing some of the old fashioned toys and games; sack races, jump rope, bean bags, and more! $3.50-$5.00 912-884-5999.
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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Labor Day Celebration
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026 11 AM to 3 PM
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Watch history come alive with spinning, blacksmithing, woodworking, and more- plus blackpowder weapon demonstrations on the hour. $3.50- $5 912-884-5999.
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Saturday, November 21, 2026

"Come and Take It!" Encampment and Wreath Ceremony
Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 10 AM to 3 PM
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
The event honors Colonel John McIntosh’s bold reply to a British demand for surrender: “Come & Take It!” Experience living history with colonial demonstrations, musket and cannon drills, 18th-century music, and a wreath-laying ceremony conducted by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. $3.50-$5.00 912-884-5999.
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