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Bank robberies. Gun fights. Moonshine. Jail breaks. Hog Thieves. Murders. An urban hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site introduces visitors to these cases and even more from the annals of Lumpkin County court records. $5. 706-864-2257.
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Volunteers are encouraged to join our staff and Friends Chapter for mulching, gardening and building pollinator houses. After noon, join us for Native American games. Registered Volunteers get Free Admission. Click on the event title for more information. $0 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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It's Your State Parks Day, get out to the Parks! Learn about local wildlife, history, and outdoor skills with fun games, activities, and discovery tables. Nature discoveries, inflatable archery, and more hands-on adventures. Park Office lawn. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us on Your State Parks Day, and help us beautify our butterfly garden in the park as well as picking up trash on our walking trails. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy afterwards. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. All tools provided. Please meet at the Park Visitors Center. 229-276-1004.
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This ranger-led paddle + hike around Lake Rutledge will take participants back in time to the 1930s. By 1 hour paddle and then a short hike we will reach Indian Rock, one of the park's hidden jewels. Bring closed-toe shoes, water, and bug repellent. Use the link below to register in advance. Program open to general public including Girl Scouts. $25 with a rental craft, $20 with your own $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. Bring water, sunscreen and a change of clothes/towel. Please register by buying tickets online using the link below. $20, kayak and equipment included, $15 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Hardman Farm’s fall premiere event, the Harvest Moon Dance, will bring the farm to life with live 1930's jazz music, delicious food and beer and a night of dancing under the stars. 706-878-1077.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center and learn to make butter the ole' fashioned way. $3 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join the park staff and celebrate YSPD by participating in park clean up and repair projects. Volunteers get in free! After the clean up, join us for a guided tour at 1:00pm. Scouts and other groups please call the park office to reserve a project. 706-624-1321.
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In conjunction with National Public Lands Day, the Friends of Pickett's Mill will host this volunteer workday. Please bring gloves, water and snacks provided. Admission is free for volunteers on this day. 770-443-7850.
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Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Join knowledgeable staff for a guided tour of our 19th century Heritage Farm. Explore the outbuildings, learn the reasons for their construction, and see some of the critters on the farmyard! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join knowledgeable staff for a guided tour of our 19th century Heritage Farm. Explore the outbuildings, learn the reasons for their construction, and see some of the critters on the farmyard! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join a ranger for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used $5.00 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Are you curious about the residents that lived here before Hard Labor Creek became a state park? Join us for a ranger-led cemetery paddle and hike on a secluded section of the park. Please bring closed toed shoes, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Register in advance by using the link below. $20 if you use your craft, $25 if you use ours $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. Bring water, sunscreen and a change of clothes/towel. Please register by buying tickets online using the link below. $20, kayak and equipment included, $15 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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The Yellow Daisies are blooming! Join us on a guided hike of Panola Mountain to complete the annual Daisy Days Triple Hike Challenge. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. Ages 10+ $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Victoria Bryant's 70th Anniversary car and tractor show will take place on September 30th, with registration happening at Picnic Shelter #4 at 8:30am. In addition to the cars and tractors, we are inviting vintage campers to fill up our campsites! Concessions will be available for purchase and a $5.00 registration fee will be required. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Join a ranger for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used $5.00 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Explore a rustic home and lifestyle from the mid-1800s. Let us teach you about the chores and games of the period and how the common people struggle and persevered during daily life. Admission fee required. $3-$6. 770-443-7850.
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Enjoy an autumn evening soiree with music, a hard cider tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and a special guest lecture as we celebrate the restoration of heritage cider apples. You’ll also see an apple pressing demonstration, and even take away a souvenir cider glass from your host, Reece’s Cider Co. Pre-registration required by Oct 1st. Adults 21+ only. $60. 706-695-2598.
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Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.
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Learn how people cooked about 100 years ago using a historic wood stove. Lunch will be provided in part from your own cooking efforts. This program is for children ages 7-12. One adult must stay with their children. Advance Reservations are required. Limit of 20 participants. 706-878-1077.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Come watch staff and demonstrators show how people used basic skills to live in the pre-industrial age. See skills such as flintknapping, fire building, cordage making, weaving, food preparation, and more. Click on the event title for more information. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our ranger will be making candles in the style of the 18th century. Learn about the life of a chandler (ye ol' candle-maker) around the fire! Come take a look at this interesting process, from hand-dipping to mold pouring. $4.75 - $8.25 912-437-4770.
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Fort Morris, and the colonial seaport town of Sunbury, were captured by British troops under the command of Brigadier General Augustin Prevost, on January 9th, 1779. Visitors will enjoy interacting with British redcoat soldiers as they Garrison the fort. $5. 912-884-5999.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. Bring water, sunscreen and a change of clothes/towel. Please register by buying tickets online using the link below. $20, kayak and equipment included, $15 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Let us take you on a journey to the gaming of yesteryear. Our interpretive staff will be introducing the public to games from the 19th century in the museum library followed by a chance to play with said games outside in our beautiful picnic area. $3.50 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Talented reenactors will commemorate the battle during this Saturday and Sunday event. Living history includes cannons and small arms firing, tent city and more. Saturday at 2 pm, the Confederates will advance on the entrenched Federals. There will be interpretive tours and talks. Event takes place at Allatoona Pass, 770-975-0055.
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On October 3,1924 Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Warm Springs, Georgia for the first time. To honor the 99 year anniversary of this event there will be a Ranger led guided tour to dicuss the history, geology and development of one of Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders. The tour will take place at the Historic Pools and Springs Complex. $10.00 706-655-5870.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Talented reenactors will commemorate the battle during this Saturday and Sunday event. Living history includes cannons and small arms firing, tent city and more. Saturday at 2 pm, the Confederates will advance on the entrenched Federals. There will be interpretive tours and talks. Event takes place at Allatoona Pass, 770-975-0055.
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Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. $15 (tickets at the event link). 478-986-5172.
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Hop on the seige train with our rangers for a guided tour out to Battery Wymberly, a Civil War confederate earthworks battery located down our battery trail. We will learn a little about Savannah's defenses, how they were built, and the fall of Savannah to union forces in Dec. 1864. Call our office to purchase your ticket in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 912-353-3023.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Experience our premier event of the year - an annual tradition since 1979! Experience an entertaining 30-minute guided candlelit tour through time with stops at the blacksmith’s shop, hospital, powder magazine, barracks jail, and more. Watch out - there may be a sneak attack by Union ships in the river! $25. 912-727-2339.
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This ranger-led hike will take visitors along gentle ridges and cascading creeks. Explore our past as we walk by the remains of some unknown CCC constructions. Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hike geared toward active participants 8 years old and above. Call the park office to register and pay fees in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. Bring water, sunscreen and a change of clothes/towel. Please register by buying tickets online using the link below. $20, kayak and equipment included, $15 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. $15 (tickets at the event link). 478-986-5172.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Join us for a family-friendly fall event, walking the BRMSP Lake Trail with a guide. You will make stops along the way and hear interesting history and stories about the park and the area.
At the end of your walk, join other participants for a campfire and s’mores.
To Register: https://friendsofgastateparks.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=351 $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. $15 (tickets at the event link). 478-986-5172.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The doctor is in! Join us at the fort as we discuss colonial medicine & practices performed during the 18th century. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Hardman Farm comes to life with hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, traditional craft vendors, local authors and historians, apple cider from a hand-cranked press, biscuits cooked on our wood-fired antique stove and much more. $8. 706-878-1077.
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Classic cars from all over southeast Georgia will be on display vying for the championship in Hofwyl-Broadfield’s annual car show. Come and view the cars, vote for your favorite and then tour a historic rice plantation. Presented by Friends of Hofwyl and Classic Coastal Cruisers automobile club. $5 - $8. 912-264-7333.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. $15 (tickets at the event link). 478-986-5172.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Ah! The Fall arrives with changing leaves and October harvest. Come enjoy life in a less complex lifestyle with excitement filling the air. We will be demonstrating period tasks, games, and preparation for the coming of Winter. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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In President Roosevelt's first inaugural speech he mentioned the word fear. FDR calmed the fears of millions of American during the great depression and World War II. Visitors will have the opportunity to come and see our reenactor James Fowler as he tells the audience of FDR's fears. Presentations at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm $9.50-$15 706-655-5870.
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The past comes to life as historians share the skills and daily life of the early settlers. Experience spinning, weaving, quilting, blacksmithing, woodcarving, black powder demos, candle dipping and more! We'll also have lively appalachian music and old-time cooking to sample. Inn Tours available from 9 AM - 5 PM with normal admission charge. 706-356-4362.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The moon is full, the lanterns are lit! For one night only, the past comes alive to tell you their tales. From the Spanish missions, to the British Fort, all the way up to the Civil War--this candle lantern tour gives you the chance to speak with those daring folk who left their mark on Darien's legacy. $10. 912-437-4770.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.
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Join us for guided nighttime candlelight tours of the battlefield. Walk down paths leading to reenacted scenes while using your senses to experience the past at night and leave illuminated by history! Preregistration required. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Kick off Native American Heritage Month with a guided tour at Etowah Mounds. Click on the event title for more information. $2 - $6. 770-387-3747.
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Experience sugar cane syrup making the old-fashioned way as we cook cane juice in the original kettles. The farm will also come to life with live music, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, butter churning and woodstove cooking. Hot syrup will be available to purchase at the end of the day! Admission is $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Join us for guided nighttime candlelight tours of the battlefield. Walk down paths leading to reenacted scenes while using your senses to experience the past at night and leave illuminated by history! Preregistration required. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.
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This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.
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A variety of living history demonstrations, including musket and cannon firings, and blacksmithing,
Friday is Student Day, 9:30am to 10:30am AND 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Educators can call 912-437-4770 to reserve a spot for their students.. $4.75 - $8.25 912-437-4770.
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This years autumn encampment will focus on the British Royal Navy. Come out to see musket and cannon firings as well as sailors, soldiers and civilians going about their duties. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Take a birds eye view of the ground that was inhabited long ago on top of the Temple Mound. Hike with Ben Kirkland as we talk about birds and their importance to the culture found at Kolomoki. This will be a short hike from the Temple Mound parking lot to the top of Mound A. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join Smithgall's Naturalist on a guided hike of Martin's Mine Trail. Learn about this trail, and surrounding land's rich and interesting history, the beginning of the first Gold Rush, and what happened after.
Martin's Mine Trail is a moderate 1.3 miles. A van will be taken to the beginning of the trailhead. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Join Smithgall's Naturalist on a guided hike of Martin's Mine Trail. Learn about this trail, and surrounding land's rich and interesting history, the beginning of the first Gold Rush, and what happened after. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Having Sunday dinner in an original CCC structure as historian, John E. Croom presents The Civilian Conservation Corps in Harris and Meriwether Counties 1933 — 1942: The Development of FD Roosevelt State Park. 40 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.
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This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.
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The event commemorates Colonel John McIntosh's defiant reply to a British demand for surrender: "Come & Take It!" Watch colonial demonstrations, musket and cannon drills, 18th century music and wreath laying ceremony by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. $3-$4.50 912-884-5999.
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Make plans to come out to our Annual Sugar Cane Festival. We will have cane syrup for sale that is made on site, arts and crafts vendors, and food vendors. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.
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This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Meet one of our Rangers at the Guale Roundhouse as he explains different remedies and native foods Native Americans along the Altamaha utilized for thousands of years. 912-437-4770.
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Instead of Black Friday, join us outdoors instead! Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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The Guale Indians who called these coastal marshes home used a variety of plants to prepare helpful herbal "teas". Discover the history and usage of spruce and yaupon, two of the most commonly imbibed teas among the Native tribes. $1. 912-437-4770.
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This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Visitors will walk along the candlelit path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the antebellum home. Living history enactors, musket and cannon firings, Santa Claus, carols, hot wassail and cookies will highlight the event. $5 - $10. 912-264-7333.
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Guests are invited to decorate our three trees with photographs of those who have served, or are serving, our nation's armed forces. These Honor Trees will be placed in the museum through the holiday season. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Stop by the enlisted barracks and talk with a Redcoat soldier while he cooks up a meager meal with what rations were available. No Sunday roasts here! Just salted meat, hardtack, dried beans--mmm... delicious! 912-437-4770.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Visitors will walk along the candlelit path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the antebellum home. Living history enactors, musket and cannon firings, Santa Claus, carols, hot wassail and cookies will highlight the event. $5 - $10. 912-264-7333.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the "Day of Infamy" speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Performances at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. $9.50-$15 706-655-5870.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Join us for some family time during your busy holiday season. We will be exploring and reading Holiday stories from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Take the time to just listen with your family while we all pause for a moment to enjoy each other’s company. $3.50 - $6 770-443-7850.
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Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m., admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $7. 706-695-2598.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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It's a magical time of year for all sorts of holiday traditions! Join us in the AV room as we chat about candle-making 300 years ago. Test your candle-making skills and take home your own as a present! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Witness a reenactment of the last battle fought in Georgia during the Civil War, marking the end of Sherman's March to the Sea.
Friday, December 8th at 7pm: Encampment Tour
Saturday, December 9th from 10am and 2pm: Guided Fort Tours $15-$20. 912-727-2339.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Friends of Traveler's Rest wants to welcome you to enjoy lively and festive dulcimer music and hot apple cider with teacakes made with a traditional Jarrett family recipe. This remarkable early 19th-century stagecoach inn will be decorated with handmade ornaments and greenery just as it would have been in the 1800’s. $1.50 - $5.50 706-356-4362.
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Celebrate the holiday season at Wormsloe with several traditional festive activities including period music and living history demonstrations. The yule log will be burned starting at 2:00 pm. $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Friends of Traveler's Rest wants to welcome you to enjoy lively and festive dulcimer music and hot apple cider with teacakes made with a traditional Jarrett family recipe. This remarkable early 19th-century stagecoach inn will be decorated with handmade ornaments and greenery just as it would have been in the 1800’s. $1.50 - $5.50 706-356-4362.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Join us for some 1860s holiday spirit and more. There will be crafts, games, and decorating activities for all to enjoy. Of course, Santa will be here, but only from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Join us for a hands-on interactive program about early wool spinning. Together, we will practice spinning wool into yarn with traditional drop spindles. Take your spindle home and make yarn for yourself and family! $15. 912-437-4770.
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Celebrate the New Year with us, Scottish Style! Our annual winter after-hours event will be held in our 18th-century barracks. Enjoy warm bonfires, light food, hot cider, and a spectacular cannon firing.
Reservations are required! Please call at 912-437-4770 $40. 912-437-4770.
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The Highlanders came to Darien in the 1730's, along with their own meals, some strange and some familiar. Visit with a Highlander in the Officer's Barracks and find out just what a Bubbly-Jock was! If ye be kind, perhaps he might share a sample... 912-437-4770.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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