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Fort McAllister State Park


Monday, April 6, 2026

Spring Break Junior Ranger 3-day Camp: April 6th-8th
Monday, Apr 6, 2026 9 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Spend three days with the park rangers over Bryan County Spring Break. Learn skills from the Civil War and outdoor skills such as archery, fishing, and hiking. For ages 6-12. Registration begins on February 15. Payment is due upon registration. $110. 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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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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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Memorial Day Commemoration
Saturday, May 23, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Join us for a Memorial Day commemoration. Help us pay tribute to our fellow patriots who died while serving in the US military. Living history interpretations will take place throughout the day including musket and cannon firings. Tour the fort, museum, and grounds of Fort McAllister along the banks of the Ogeechee River. $5.50 - $9.75 912-727-2339.
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Monday, June 8, 2026

Junior Ranger Camp Ages 10-12: June 8th-11th
Monday, Jun 8, 2026 9 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
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 10-12. Registration begins March 15th. Payment is due upon registration. $150 plus parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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Monday, June 15, 2026

Junior Ranger Camp Ages 4-6: June 15th-18th
Monday, Jun 15, 2026 9 AM to 12:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Join the park rangers for our 4-day Junior Ranger Summer Camp for our littlest rangers! Learn skills from the 1800s, equestrian history, play with toys that have stood the test of time, and enjoy a hayride through the park! For ages 4-6. Registration opens March 15th. Payment is due upon registration. $120. 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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Saturday, December 12, 2026

162nd Winter Muster Reenactment
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 10 AM to 4:45 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Experience the dramatic reenactment of Georgia’s final Civil War battle, marking the end of Sherman’s March to the Sea. The battle begins Saturday, December 12, at 4:40 PM (arrive by 4:00). On Friday, December 11, explore soldiers’ encampments and glimpse camp life leading up to the fight. 912-727-2339.
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