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Magnolia Springs State Park


Saturday, October 25, 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, Oct 25, 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: Corn Husk Dolls
Saturday, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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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Woodland Campfire
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather around our campground campfire for roasted marshmallows, create a kids woodland animal mask, and enjoy a silly campfire story. Overnight and day visitors are welcome! $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Saturday, November 1, 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 1, 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 1, 2025 11:30 AM to 12 PM
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 1, 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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Friday, November 7, 2025

Fireside Friendsgiving
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather family and friends around our campground campfire for a game, story, and roasted marshmallows. Please register in advance at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Saturday, November 8, 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 8, 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 Pioneer Series: Homemade Butter in a Jar
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 11:30 AM to 12 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Past and present come together as you create new memories with family and friends. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center and churn your own butter the old fashioned way. Registration is required in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Autumn Archery
Saturday, Nov 8, 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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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Falling for Fun
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 4 PM to 6 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
This event has been CANCELED. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Friday, November 21, 2025

Homeschool Friday: Homemade Butter in a Jar
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Meet at Camp Lawton History Center and churn your own butter the old fashioned way. Private group programs are available with advanced scheduling. $3 Registration is required in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Fireside Friendsgiving
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather family and friends around our campground campfire for a game, story, and roasted marshmallows. Please register in advance at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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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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