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Fort McAllister State Park


Friday, April 10, 2026

Family and Friends Movie Night
Friday, Apr 10, 2026 5:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Movie night is back at Fort McAllister and it is bigger than ever! Enjoy a mystery movie (rated PG, of course) and some snacks. We can't reveal the title here, but we guarantee it will be the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Call the Visitor Center for more information on the movie or event. Parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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Sunday, April 12, 2026

A Smithy Sunday
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 11 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
It's time to get fired up! Join our rangers at the fort as we show off both the fun and the challenges of blacksmithing. Watch as we present the tools of the trade from the Civil War and the work it takes to make something beautiful! Nails, railroad ties, and more! Our smithies can do it all with a little skill and a lot of love for metalworking. $9.75 regular adult $8.50 senior $5.50 child 5 and under free 912-727-2339.
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Friday, April 17, 2026

Fireside Fun in the Campground
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 6 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Snuggle up next to our campfire and unwind. A park ranger will have some campfire activities planned for the night. Then we'll wrap the evening up with everyone's favorite campfire treat! 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Rag Doll Workshop
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 10 AM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Step back in time and discover the art of traditional rag doll making! In this hands-on program, you’ll explore the history behind these cherished toys and learn the simple techniques children of the 1860s used to create their own dolls. $10. 912-727-2339.
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Sunday, April 26, 2026

From Fleece to Fabric
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Watch as raw wool is transformed into yarn on a historic Saxony wheel. This demonstration reveals the tools, techniques, and cultural significance of spinning in everyday life during the 1800s. This program is included with Fort admission. 912-727-2339.
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Monday, June 22, 2026

Junior Ranger Camp Ages 7-9: June 22nd - 25th
Monday, Jun 22, 2026 9 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Junior Ranger Camp Ages 7-9: June 22nd - 25th Join the park rangers for our 4-day junior ranger summer camp. Learn new skills dating back to the Civil War. We'll also include outdoor skills such as archery, fishing, leaving no trace, and more. Become an official Junior Ranger here at Fort McAllister! For ages 7-9. Registration Opens March 15th. Payment is due upon registration. $150. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Labor Day Festivities
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
You deserve a break today! Come out to Fort McAllister for an educational and entertaining day for the whole family. Living historians will be firing muskets. Join us for Civil War games, medical displays, watermelon, and more! $6 - $10. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, October 3, 2026

47th Annual Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 6:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
47th Annual Candle Lantern Tour The fort comes alive by the warm glow of candlelight. Follow your guide through the grounds and witness dramatic camp scenes, musket and cannon firings, the clang of the blacksmith’s forge, and the harsh realities of Civil War–era medical care. Venture into eerie bunkers and peek inside the barracks where the Fort’s Major once lived. $25. 912-727-2339.
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