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Magnolia Springs State Park


Saturday, August 30, 2025

Camp Lawton Tour
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 9 AM to 9:45 AM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a guided tour to Camp Lawton's 160 year old Civil War Earthen Fort. Along the way we will discover more about this prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Saturday, September 6, 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, Sep 6, 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 160 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this 1864 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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Saturday, September 13, 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, Sep 13, 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 160 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this 1864 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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Saturday, September 20, 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, Sep 20, 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 160 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this 1864 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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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Your State Parks Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us on the biggest volunteer day of the year as we work to clear debris off our trails and clean our boats! All volunteers will get in free. The park has a limited supply of tools. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring water. Bring your own tools if possible (no power tools). To register in advance, please use the provided link. 478-982-1660.
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