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Fort McAllister State Park


Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Spring Break Junior Ranger 2-day Camp: April 1st-2nd
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Spend two 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. $60. 912-727-2339.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Spring Break Junior Ranger 2-day Camp: April 1st-2nd
Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Spend two 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. $60. 912-727-2339.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Toddler Tuesday
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
A fun and engaging program designed for little ones to explore stories, music, and creativity. Each session features a delightful story, interactive mirror songs, a simple hands-on craft, and a bubbly finale. $10. 912-727-2339.
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Friday, April 18, 2025

Friday at the Forge
Friday, Apr 18, 2025 10 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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Victorian Egg Painting
Friday, Apr 18, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Step back in time and explore the delicate art of Victorian egg painting. In this hands-on class, you’ll craft your own elegant keepsake while discovering the historical significance of this charming pastime. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Sunday, April 20, 2025

Dip 'N' Drip: Candle Making
Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Join us for 18th and 19th-century candle making. Learn how homespun candles were made, and then try making your own. $12-$15. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Memorial Day Commemoration
Saturday, May 24, 2025 11 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 2, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp Ages 6-8: June 2nd-6th
Monday, Jun 2, 2025 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Join the park rangers for our 5-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 6-8. Registration begins March 1st. Payment is due upon registration. $150. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 11 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Step back in time and commemorate Independence Day with the spirit of 1864! This traditional celebration is filled with captivating living history demonstrations, featuring musket firings and the awe-inspiring spectacles of artillery display as well as old-timey games and fresh watermelon! $6-$10. 912-727-2339.
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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Labor Day Festivities
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 11 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. We are planning a friendly game of wiffle ball, a water balloon fight, and even a watermelon eating contest. Come join the fun! $6 - $10. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks- Volunteer Day
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Girl Scout troops are invited to come out and help us keep our park beautiful. After our Girl Scouts will get a guided tour through the Fort. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Fort Tour
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Register your troop to experience the beauty and tranquility of Fort McAllister on this ranger guided tour of the fort and barracks, as we recount history and tell stories of the last battle of General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea. This program requires Fort Admission. $5.50-$9.75 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Winter Muster Reenactment
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 8 AM to 5 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Witness history with a reenactment of the final battle fought in Georgia during the Civil War, marking the end of Sherman’s March to the Sea. The battle takes place on Sat. Dec. 13th at 4:40 (arrive by 4:00 PM). Explore the soldiers’ encampments Fri., Dec. 12th (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Sat. Dec. 13th (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM). $15. 912-727-2339.
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