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Magnolia Springs State Park


Saturday, November 22, 2025

Harvesting Memories: Corn Husk Dolls
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 11:30 AM to 12 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Corn husk dolls were one of the earliest toys for Native American and Colonial children. Past and present come together as you create your own unique corn husk doll with family and friends. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center. Registration is required in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Autumn Archery
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Try your hand with a compound or recurve bow after learning the basics from a certified instructor. Archery equipment will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome to enjoy autumn targets. Meet at the archery range at 2:45 pm to check in and complete waivers. $10 Ages 8 and up. Registration is required in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Camp Lawton Lantern Tour
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
This event has been CANCELED. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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s'MORE volunteers needed: Friends of Magnolia Springs Meet and Greet
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Interested in becoming a Friends of Magnolia Springs State Park Volunteer? Community efforts include park beautification, programming, trail maintenance, and more! Please join us for Hot Chocolate and S'mores at the campground picnic shelter and learn more on how you can volunteer. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Donut Wait, Join Now: Friends of Magnolia Springs Meet and Greet
Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Interested in becoming a Friends of Magnolia Springs State Park Volunteer? Community efforts include park beautification, programming, trail maintenance, and more! Please join us for Coffee and Doughnuts at the picnic shelter 1 and learn more on how you can volunteer. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Saturday, November 29, 2025

"We have made a selection for a new prison, five miles from this place, (Millen) on the Augusta Railroad." Captain D.W. Vowles and W.S. Winder (1864)
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a 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. Registration is required in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Harvesting Memories: Hand Dipped Candles
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 to Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 11:30 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Past and present come together as you make an old fashioned hand dipped candle with family and friends. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center. Registration is required in advance and space is limited. Ages 6 and up $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Autumn Archery
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Try your hand with a compound or recurve bow after learning the basics from a certified instructor. Archery equipment will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome to enjoy autumn targets. Meet at the archery range at 2:45 pm to check in and complete waivers. $10 Ages 8 and up. Registration is required in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Ringing in the New Year: First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join a Ranger to bring in the new year with a hike on the Woodpecker Trail. Enjoy wildlife, marvelous views, and fun conversation. This trail is 1 mile long; water and closed toe shoes are recommended for this excursion. Pets are welcome. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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