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General Coffee State Park


Friday, January 16, 2026

Storytime with Turtleman: Tales from the Wiregrass Country 6:00 PM-until…
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 6 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Join our interpretive ranger at the campfire ring located near campgrounds 1 & 2 for a relaxed evening of traditional lore as told by Turtleman, a tenth generation native of the Wiregrass Region. Bring a chair, hotdogs or marshmallows to roast, maybe even some hot chocolate and sit a spell to enjoy some yarn spinnin’. Standard park pass required. Parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Meeks Cabin Living History Program
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Visit the historic Meeks cabin to learn about the lives of early settlers and catch a glimpse of their day to day lives as it would have been in days gone by. This program is free to the public. Standard parking fee is required. Parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Sunday, January 25, 2026

Meeks Cabin Open House
Sunday, Jan 25, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Tour the historic Meeks cabin, built in the 1830’s, for an insightful look at what everyday life would have been like two centuries ago here in Wiregrass Georgia. This program is free to the public. Standard parking fee is required. Parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, January 31, 2026

The Art of Heirlooms
Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 10 AM to 4 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Stop by the Relihan Museum & Nature to visit with Ranger Turtleman as he discusses the importance of gardening with heirloom seeds! Learn about the historic origins of major food crops and cultures that cultivated them. This is a fee free program, a standard parking pass is required. Parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Heritage Farm Tour
Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia! Meet at the Relihan Museum & Nature Center located down the hill from the park office. Pre-register at office before program. $5 for adults, children 12 and under $3 parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, March 28, 2026

2nd Annual Turpentine Festival
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 10 AM to 3 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Join us as we celebrate the rich history of the naval stores industry in South Georgia! Learn all about catfaces, tar cups, rosin and turpentine! Historical demonstrations will take place throughout the day. $5 adults, children 12 and under $3 (standard parking fee required) parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Pioneer Skills Day
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 10 AM to 3 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Come out to the Heritage Farm and enjoy some demonstrations of days gone by! There will be spinning, weaving, sheep shearing, cast iron cooking, basketry and much more! The farm will come alive just like it’s 1870! $5 Adults, children 12 and under $3 (plus standard parking fee) parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, December 12, 2026

Christmas on the Farm
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 6 PM to 10 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Come see the farm all lit up in its holiday finery. Enjoy some good music and traditional holiday storytelling'! Get some tasty treats while you're here! $2 admission parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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