Tales of Scales Events

Fort King George Historic Site


Sunday, May 5, 2024

Explore Archaeology
Sunday, May 5, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Explore Archaeology Want to learn more about archaeology? Join us for a fun, indoor activity where we learn about preserving the past! Dig up a test pit and document your unique findings like a real archaeologist! Perfect for ages 8-13. Cost: $2 per participant. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, May 19, 2024

Explore Archaeology
Sunday, May 19, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Explore Archaeology Want to learn more about archaeology? Join us for a fun, indoor activity where we learn about preserving the past! Dig up a test pit and document your unique findings like a real archaeologist! Perfect for ages 8-13. Cost: $2 per participant. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, June 2, 2024

Pioneer Survival: Basic Handsewing
Sunday, Jun 2, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
People in the 1700s always needed to know how to mend their clothes in a hurry. Join us for a beginner's sewing class and learn how to hand-stitch. Space is limited and registration is required. Cost is $10 per person. Materials are included. $10. 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, June 22, 2024

Nature in Your Pocket: Build a Terrarium
Saturday, Jun 22, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Our popular crafting class returns! Join us as we assemble our own terrariums to take home. Learn about environments and ecosystems, condensation and photosynthesis along the way! Space is limited please pre-register to guarantee a seat! Cost: $10 per person to cover materials. $10. 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, August 31, 2024

Laborer's Day
Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 11 AM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This Labor Day we celebrate the history of colonial trades and crafts folk. Featured trades include: the sawyer with woodworking, the weaver with wool-spinning, as well as the potter with pottery throwing. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Colonial Coffee House
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 9 AM to 11 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The Coffee House is open inside the Officers' Quarters! Traditionally, the Coffee House was the seat of all great thinkers in the colonies. This special meet-and-greet with a ranger will involve sipping on 18th century style coffee by the fire and discussing history. Only $5 extra to join! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Colonial Coffee House
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 9 AM to 11 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The Coffee House is open inside the Officers' Quarters! Traditionally, the Coffee House was the seat of all great thinkers in the colonies. This special meet-and-greet with a ranger will involve sipping on 18th century style coffee by the fire and discussing history. Only $5 extra to join! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Tricks, Treats, and Tricorns
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 5:30 PM to 8 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Join us for our annual Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating inside the Fort's walls. This family-friendly event offers you a chance to participate in fun Halloween activities! This year, our theme is REPTILES! $3-$5. 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Colonial Coffee House
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 9 AM to 11 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The Coffee House is open inside the Officers' Quarters! Traditionally, the Coffee House was the seat of all great thinkers in the colonies. This special meet-and-greet with a ranger will involve sipping on 18th century style coffee by the fire and discussing history. Only $5 extra to join! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Colonial Coffee House
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 9 AM to 11 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The Coffee House is open inside the Officers' Quarters! Traditionally, the Coffee House was the seat of all great thinkers in the colonies. This special meet-and-greet with a ranger will involve sipping on 18th century style coffee by the fire and discussing history. Only $5 extra to join! $5. 912-437-4770.
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