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Magnolia Springs State Park


Friday, May 22, 2026

Camp Lawton: A Civil War Prison
Friday, May 22, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to the spring and learn more about these prisoners' struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Memorial Day Weekend Game Night
Friday, May 22, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Commemorate Memorial Day with an early start to summer. Join us at the campground picnic shelter for fun and games including horseshoes, cornhole, and sack races. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Camp Lawton Earthworks
Saturday, May 23, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Patriotic Pinwheels
Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:30 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Create patriotic pinwheels at the campground picnic shelter to Commemorate Memorial Day Weekend. $3 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Memorial Day Weekend Golf Cart Parade
Saturday, May 23, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us for a patriotic golf cart parade to commemorate Memorial Day Weekend. Decorate your golf cart with all American red, white, and blue patriotic spirit using flags, streamers, balloons, and more. Street legal golf carts only. Pre-registration is required. Spectators are invited to watch from the day use area. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Archery 101
Saturday, May 23, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Camp Lawton Earthworks
Sunday, May 24, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Archery 101
Sunday, May 24, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Friday, May 29, 2026

Archery 101
Friday, May 29, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Camp Lawton: A Civil War Prison
Friday, May 29, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to the spring and learn more about these prisoners' struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Saturday, May 30, 2026

Camp Lawton Earthworks
Saturday, May 30, 2026 9 AM to 10 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Bird Song Mnemonics: A "Cheep" Sheet to Birding By Ear
Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:30 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Use catchy phrases to associate human words or sounds with the unique sound of a bird’s call. Join us on Camp Lawton History Center’s back porch for a fun time of “Name that Bird.” $2 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Archery 101
Saturday, May 30, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Camp Lawton Earthworks
Sunday, May 31, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Archery 101
Sunday, May 31, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us at the archery range for archery instruction and fun target practice. All levels of experience are welcome. Bows and arrows are provided. Ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Saturday, July 4, 2026

4th of July Kids Crafts
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Create up to 3 patriotic kids crafts to celebrate America’s 250th just in time for our golf cart parade at 3pm. Join us at the picnic tables behind the Visitor Center while supplies last. $3 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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America's 250th Golf Cart Parade
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Celebrate America’s 250th with our all American golf cart parade. Decorate your golf cart with patriotic spirit using red, white, and blue flags, streamers, balloons, and more. (Street legal golf carts only.) Spectators are invited to watch from the day use area. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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