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Fort King George Historic Site


Friday, October 2, 2026
Guided Autumn Tours of Georgia's First Fort
Friday, Oct 2, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Guided Autumn Tours of Georgia's First Fort
Friday, Oct 2, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, October 3, 2026
Potions, Pills, & Pustules: 18th Century Medicine
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 to Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 10 AM to 2 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Sick with the flux or mal aria? The Doctor is in and might have a cure! Visit the Doctor’s house inside the Fort and learn all about 18th century medical practices. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, October 4, 2026
Chat with a Chandler
Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 1 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Join us as we make candles in the style of the 18th century. Learn about the life of a chandler (ye ol' candle-maker) around the fire! Take a look at this interesting process, from hand-dipping to mold pouring. $4.75 - $8.25 912-437-4770.
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Friday, October 9, 2026
Guided Autumn Tours of Georgia's First Fort
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Guided Autumn Tours of Georgia's First Fort
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
Georgia Before Georgia: Exploration in the 1500's Golden Isles
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 10 AM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Long before the arrival of the British in Georgia and South Carolina, other European powers began exploring the southern coasts. Spain, from La Florida, and France, before Louisiana, sought to control the Golden Isles. Colonies were created and destroyed. They traded with Native tribes and documented their lives. These are their stories. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, October 11, 2026
The General Store: Shopping in the 18th Century
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 1 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
A merchant has set up shop in the Highlander House. Did you know that Georgia's Board of Trustees had an official storefront in Darien to supply the Highland Scots? Come see what colonial commerce was like nearly 300 years ago! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Friday, October 16, 2026
Guided Autumn Tours of Georgia's First Fort
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Guided Autumn Tours of Georgia's First Fort
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Drinking History: A Cuppa Tea
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 1 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Before the colonists declared war by dumping it in a cold harbor, tea was a staple drink served at every 18th-century table. Join us in the Officer's Barracks as we serve up the history of tea. From Black, Green, to block form--enjoy a warm cuppa with us beside the fire! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
Lye, Dye, Weave & Ply: Making Clothes in the 1700s
Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 1 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Being clothed in the 18th century wasn't as simple as going to a store and buying an outfit. See the technique of making clothes from scratch. From wool spinning to weaving, dyeing, and sewing! Standard admission rates apply. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Echoes on the Altamaha: Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Echoes on the Altamaha: Candle Lantern Tour The moon is out, the lanterns are lit! For one night only, the past comes alive to tell you their tales. This year we focus on the history surrounding the 250th anniversary of the USA. Our candle lantern tour gives you the chance to speak with those daring folk who left their mark on the Georgia colony. $10. 912-437-4770.
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Friday, October 30, 2026
Guided Autumn Tours of Georgia's First Fort
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Guided Autumn Tours of Georgia's First Fort
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow in the footsteps of a British Redcoat Soldier. From discovery to defense, muskets and mutiny! Learn about the history of Georgia's first fort. Guided tours run close to an hour long and involve 200 yards of easy walking. Please contact the site if you require the use of a passenger cart. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Friday, November 13, 2026
Autumn Encampment 2026
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 9 AM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Autumn Encampment 2026 Our annual Colonial military reenactment is open to all those interested in the harsh, yet adventurous, lives of soldiers and sailors. Only on Saturday at 2pm: a black powder battle demonstration! Military history of the 18th century includes reenacting from Highlanders, British armies, Royal navies, and foreign campaigns! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Autumn Encampment 2026
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 9 AM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Autumn Encampment 2026 Our annual Colonial military reenactment is open to all those interested in the harsh, yet adventurous, lives of soldiers and sailors. Only on Saturday at 2pm: a black powder battle demonstration! Military history of the 18th century includes reenacting from Highlanders, British armies, Royal navies, and foreign campaigns! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Friday, December 4, 2026
1721: Life of a Sailor
Friday, Dec 4, 2026 9 AM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
1721: Life of a Sailor The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, December 5, 2026
1721: Life of a Sailor
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 9 AM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
1721: Life of a Sailor The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, December 6, 2026
1721: Life of a Sailor
Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 9 AM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
1721: Life of a Sailor The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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