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Celebrate Earth Day while transforming upcycled materials into a beautiful keepsake sculpture of our home planet. All materials and instruction provided. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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This moderate two mile hike is intended to celebrate some of Sweetwater Creeks most interesting habitat spaces. Participants will be given a small trash bag and gloves to pick up liter along this hike. We'll be meeting in front of the visitor center by the flagpole Suitable for ages 5+ Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us at the Visitor Center on Saturday the 25th for this all-time classic peanut butter pine cone bird feeders project! Earth Day means giving back to the Earth and appreciating the wildlife around us. Meet our Naturalists & make some pine-cone wildlife feeders so you can take home a snack for the wildlife at your home! Please pre-register. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Learn about trees with Arbor Day crafts. Count the rings on tree cookies, learn about animals that live in trees, and try your hand at leaf rubbing with this hands-on craft day. Ages 6+. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Celebrate Earth Day with us at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center by reusing old shoes (and other reusable items) to plant seeds! Bring your own old shoes/items, or use some of ours! Seeds will be provided! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Come out and celebrate your mom by creating a beautiful nature sun catcher for the front porch. Enjoy time together designing with natural elements and crafting something she’ll treasure every day. Parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We
provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners
welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups
can contact us for a special time. Mothers get half off!
Pre-registration is required at least one day in advance,
either at the Park Office or by calling 706-663-4858. $20 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Immerse yourselves in the wonders of nature with a
Mother's Day flower nature craft made from Longleaf
Pine Cones collected on the park. Pre-registration is
required at least one day in advance, either at the Park
Office or by calling 706-663-4858. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for a serene twilight adventure on the water, surrounded by nature's beauty. Open to anyone who can swim. Kids must be 6 or older and with an adult. No pets. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes or towel. For more details and to register, please click the link below. $20 (plus the app fee) if you bring your kayak; $25 (plus the app fee) if you use our equipment. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Kick off summer at Liberty Bell Pool with a day full of sunshine, music, and fun! Join the park rangers for lively pool games and poolside activities the whole family will enjoy.
A local DJ will be spinning your favorite summer tunes from 1–3 PM, setting the perfect vibe for a day of splashing and celebration! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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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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Mark this important day that remembers the people who paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy. There will be hourly musket firing demos by an American revolution soldier, as well as a hands-on wool spinning and weaving activity. $3.50-$5.00 912-884-5999.
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Meet us at Shelter 4 to paint a Patriotic gourd. Gourd, brushes, and paints to paint a patriotic gourd will be on hand for you to design your gourd to take home with you. $15 per person, RSVP no later than 5/13/2026 to allow time to order gourds. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Come and enjoy our miniature golf course in a different light — at night! The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories. We will provide glow in the dark golf balls and the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Please bring a flashlight, bug repellent and cash. $5 CASH only parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us at the suspension bridge along the Bill and Dusty MacKay Trail for a fun afternoon of exploring the native ecosystem of the Tallulah River with a ranger! We will be getting in the water, so wear your swimsuits! Bring lots of water, snacks, bug spray and sunscreen! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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This engaging outdoor adventure invites each family member to search along the riverside for hidden flags, turning a simple stroll into an exciting treasure hunt that encourages curiosity and teamwork. The goal is simple yet rewarding: each person in your group should find one flag and turn it into the Visitor Center to collect a prize. Parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Remembering and honoring those who have served our country is a profound act of gratitude and respect. It is through their courage, sacrifice, and dedication that the freedoms we enjoy today have been preserved. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us at the Dahlonega Gold Museum for some classic summertime games! A watermelon seed spitting contest, and an egg race! The town square will be very festive that day with a parade earlier in the afternoon. You can get an awesome view of the parade from our historic balcony! Parking fee required. 706-864-2257.
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Calling all people who don't mind getting their hands a little sandy! Teams of 6 or less will have 45 minutes to build sand castles that are judged based on creativity, neatness, details, stability, and height. Prizes for first, second, and third place! Meet the judges at the beach and bring your own tools. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us this July 4th for a day bursting with sunshine, music, and patriotic fun as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the historic Liberty Bell Pool! The celebration will feature lively pool games and poolside activities for the whole family, a perfect way to cool off and enjoy the summer spirit. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Enter your famous home-made ice cream in the first ever Florence Marina ice-cream churn off! Guest in the park will be the judge and the 1st and 2nd place winner will be announced at 2pm.
Registration is required at the visitor center, meet and set up at the host station in the campground. Parking fee required. 229-838-4244.
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“No taxation without representation!” shouted the Patriots. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A. with musket demonstrations, Liberty Poles, kids redcoats v. patriot competitions, games, and more! Friends of the Fort will provide free refreshments for visitors! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Celebrate Independence Day with a bang! Visitors will experience historic blackpowder weapon firing demonstrations each hour.
Enjoy playing some of the old fashioned toys and games; sack races, jump rope, bean bags, and more! $3.50-$5.00 912-884-5999.
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Join a park ranger before you fire up the grill for a trailer ride around the park. Learn fun facts about Hard Labor Creek and the history of the area while celebrating the birth of our great country! Rides depart from the mini golf area every 20 minutes. First come, first serve basis. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Celebrate Fourth of July at Jarrell Plantation and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with live patriotic and bluegrass music, old time carnival games, relays, and races. See the farm come to life with farm skill demos and stay for a slice of watermelon and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. $3-$10. 478-986-5172.
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**This event is pre-registration only** Looking for an unique way to celebrate the 4th? Then join the staff and volunteers for a once a year, exclusive opportunity at Panola Mountain. Hike Panola Mountain to watch the sunset over downtown Atlanta, then wait as the fireworks from Decatur, and Peachtree City to Stone Mountain etch across the sky. $25 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Commemorating 250 Years of Independence: Come and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with traditional activities - contests, games, and more! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join us in our campground field to enjoy all sorts of fun games and activities to celebrate this 4th of July. There will be water involved, so be prepared to get splashed! Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Join us in the field in the Campground immediately following the Cart and bike parade for field day family games to celebrate the holiday weekend! Please call the office to sign up. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join a park ranger before you fire up the grill for a trailer ride around the park. Learn fun facts about Hard Labor Creek and the history of the area while celebrating the birth of our great country! Rides depart from the mini golf area every 20 minutes. First come, first serve basis. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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This Labor Day weekend we celebrate the history of colonial trades and crafts folk. Featured trades include: the Rat & Tankard tavern workers, the local volunteer militia crew, and more! The Friends of the Fort will have free refreshments available to visitors inside the tavern. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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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. Join us for Civil War games, medical displays, watermelon, and more! $6 - $10. 912-727-2339.
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Watch history come alive with spinning, blacksmithing, woodworking, and more- plus blackpowder weapon demonstrations on the hour. $3.50- $5 912-884-5999.
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Fort McAllister's Annual Haunted Trail. If you're a braver soul, save the date!
This year's theme is soon to come!
Price: TBD 912-727-2339.
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It's time to get your Spooky on!
Come to Smithgall Woods for our annual Haunted Hike!
Take a spooky hayride up to our Martins Mine trail, where we will go through the haunted history of North Georgia's Gold Rush. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Come out and enjoy a leaf watch hayride throughout the park. You will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of fall and you'll be able to take some great fall photos. The hayride will start at the park office. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - 7 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for our annual Halloween Festival at Florence Marina!
Events include:
5:30-8:00 Campground Trick or Treat
6:00 Pet Costume Contest
6:15 Group Costume Contest
6:30 Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winner announced
6:45 Campsite Decorating Contest Announced
Also join us for the haunted hayride, games, and raffles at the Clubhouse. Parking fee required. 229-838-4244.
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All campers are invited to join the fun by decorating their campsites and dressing up in costumes. Park rangers will be on the lookout for the most creative displays and will host a costume contest with prizes! Want to hand out candy? Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a “Pumpkin Paper” for your campsite so families know you’re a treat stop. 912-727-2339.
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Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. Tickets will be available Sept 23. $10 cash at the door. $10 online. $3 wagon ride cash parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. Tickets will be available Sept 23. $10 cash at the door. $10 online. $3 wagon ride cash parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - 7 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - $7 parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Bring your homemade cookies to the pavilion by the Trading
Post by 3 PM and Judging will take place at 4 PM. Prizes for
adults and youth 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Please bring your
cookies on a wrapped paper plate. Pre-registration and
pre-payment are required at the Park Office or by calling
706-663-4858. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Trick or Treat around the campground! Start at the Trading Post
for a scavenger hunt while you trick or treat to earn some extra
goodies. Areas 1, 2, 3, & 5 are included in trick-or-treating. No
cottages have treats. Campers who bring candy to give out can
add it to the stations when they register (optional). Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Judging 5 PM Show us your G-rated, creative side at your campsite. Make us believe you love Halloween and Fall. No gore. Leave no trace décor. Winners awarded at the site by 7:30 PM. Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Come out and decorate your vehicle for Halloween and hand out candy to Boys and Ghouls as they walk from car to car. There will be hayrides and other activities as well! Prizes will be awarded to best costumes, best pet costume, and best vehicle decoration. If you decorate your vehicle and hand out candy the parking fee will be waived free plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - $7 parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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In 1939, FDR spoke to the nation from Georgia Hall on Thanksgiving. We are going to replay the original radio broadcast after a digital presentation on the history of Thanksgiving at Warm Springs in the theater wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving. Presentation 11:00 am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Youth $5.00 Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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In 1939, FDR spoke to the nation from Georgia Hall on Thanksgiving. We are going to replay the original radio broadcast after a digital presentation on the history of Thanksgiving at Warm Springs in the theater wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving. Presentation 11:00 am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Youth $5.00 Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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In 1939, FDR spoke to the nation from Georgia Hall on Thanksgiving. We are going to replay the original radio broadcast after a digital presentation on the history of Thanksgiving at Warm Springs in the theater wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving. Presentation 11:00 am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Youth $5.00 Adults $7.50 Admissions not included or required 706-655-5870.
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Come out and enjoy a leaf watch hayride throughout the park. You will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of fall and you'll be able to take some great fall photos. The hayride will start at the park office. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Pack a picnic and join us in Roosevelt's Little White House picnic area for a free day of family friendly games and activities. 706-655-5870.
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Come out and enjoy a leaf watch hayride throughout the park. You will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of fall and you'll be able to take some great fall photos. The hayride will start at the park office. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Come out and join us as we light up the front pond and Christmas tree. There will be caroling, Hot chocolate, Cookies, and even an appearance by Santa! Parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Gather your friends and family and come visit Wormsloe on Black Friday to participate in our annual Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt. To get started, check in at the museum for a trail map and clues. Run, walk, or trot the 3-mile Battery Trail. When you finish, return to the museum to claim your prize (while supplies last). $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Come out and enjoy a leaf watch hayride throughout the park. You will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of fall and you'll be able to take some great fall photos. The hayride will start at the park office. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Join us for an evening full of Christmas cheer! Bring the little ones out to see Santa and have their picture taken, a fun Christmas craft, sweet treats, hot chocolate, Christmas lights, campsite decorating contest, campfire, a Christmas movie, and a Christmas light hayride around the park! $1-5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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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. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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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. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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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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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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Join us at sunset to hunt candy canes, afterwards enjoy a holiday movie, s'mores, and hot chocolate. Please call the office to sign up. Meet at the picnic shelter in the Day Use Area. Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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