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Fort McAllister State Park


Saturday, September 20, 2025

Civil War Rag Doll Making
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
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 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, October 4, 2025

46th Annual Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 6:40 PM to 10 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
46th 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 13, 2025

161st Winter Muster Reenactment
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 8 AM to 5 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 13, at 4:40 PM (arrive by 4:00). On Friday, December 12, explore soldiers’ encampments and glimpse camp life leading up to the fight. 912-727-2339.
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