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Join us for a viewing party to see if we'll get six more weeks of winter or if spring will come early! Learn about the ecological role of groundhogs and the effect they have on American culture. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Enjoy playing and interacting with a colonial woman, as she demonstrates some of the toys and games that were familiar to students of the old Sunbury Academy. 912-884-5999.
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Take your valentine on a special date this year!
We are offering couples a chance to ride pedal boats, shoot archery, learn primitive fire building and to finish the evening roasting marshmallows!
The cost is only $15 per person, $30 per couple. To register call the park office at (478) 982-1660. $15 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Flying solo on Valentines Day? Join us for a special archery target shooting where you can shoot hearts and get candy. For ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction and equipment. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Pay and pre-register at Park Office. Park at Fishing Dock. Walk down to range. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bring your sweetheart to our one-of-a-kind Valentine's date not to be forgotten! Enjoy a candlelit meal in a beautiful, historic setting with period music and dancing. Take part in a fireside chat with our historical interpreters. Space is limited. registration opens January 8th. Price is per person. $75. 912-727-2339.
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Enjoy a guided hike through the park. This hike will be of moderate difficulty. During this hike we'll be pointing out plants that served as romantic symbols in various periods of history. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Hike up to inspiration point to watch the sunset on the gorge. $5 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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The "Triple Nickels" were America's first all African American parachute infantry platoon and America's first "smoke jumpers"
The "Military Order of the Purple Heart" is composed of Military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Bring your picnic fare and enjoy a revisit to Dowdell’s Knob one of FDR’s favorite sites. Sweeping valley views and great company will complement our park staff as we chat about the parks human and natural history. Meet at Dowdell’s Knob Overlook. Social distancing observed. No restrooms at the site. Dress for the weather. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will reflect on Teddy Roosevelt's and Thomas Jefferson's legacy while pondering his place in our nation's history. Performances will be at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Calling Thomas Jefferson or Franklin D. Roosevelt or whoever is your favorite president. Come in costume and join the contest and have some fun. Prizes awarded.
Roosevelt portrayer James Fowler will pick the grand prize winner of the best looking president. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Take some time and relax with the family by enjoying an outdoor movie together. Bring some spare change for popcorn, Sno-cones, and drinks. We meet at Lake Liberty located in front of the park office. $2 - $5 $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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On April 9th, Lake Rutledge will have 6 jumbo eggs hidden along the banks. From 11am - 2pm look for the eggs. When you find them, take a picture of each egg from your boat and bring your phone/camera with the pics to the beach area. The Easter Bunny will be at the beach from 12 pm - 3 pm to look at the photos and award you an eggciting surprise! $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Bring the children and a basket for a fun egg hunt. Bring a picnic and spend the afternoon enjoying our beautiful riverside park. $10 Per Participant. 912-727-2339.
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Learn how to dye your Easter eggs the old fashioned way with natural materials such as onions, beets, and turmeric. Eggs will be provided for participants. Egg Dying is free. Standard admission rates apply for grounds and house tours. 706-878-1077.
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Join us at the park for our annual Easter egg hunt with over 3,000 eggs hidden plus multiple vehicles and equipment to touch and view. Prizes are given for each golden egg found and age groups will be divided. The egg hunt starts at 1 pm sharp so arrive early! Concessions will be sold and pontoon boat rides will be offered. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us for our eath day scavenger Hunt Hike! You'll be following Red Bird Trail 3 miles through the woods in hunt of your idems. Prizes will be given to those who find everything. $3 per person $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Take some time and relax with the family by enjoying an outdoor movie together. Bring some spare change for popcorn, Sno-cones, and drinks. We meet at Lake Liberty located in front of the park office. $2 - $5 $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join us for an old fashioned Memorial Day, and 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 Firing. Tour the fort, museum and grounds of Fort McAllister along the banks of the Ogeechee River. $9. 912-727-2339.
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This coastal fort will present hourly Revolutionary War soldier talks and musket and cannon demonstrations. Visitors may explore the site's beautiful vista from the earthen fort, over the Medway River and out through St. Catherine's Sound. $3-$4.50 912-884-5999.
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Take some time and relax with the family by enjoying an outdoor movie together. Bring some spare change for popcorn, Sno-cones, and drinks. We meet at Lake Liberty located in front of the park office. $2 - $5 $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Events will begin with our 10:00 a.m. bicycle and golf cart parade around our RV campground. Old-time games will start in the field behind the office, at 11 a.m. include musical chairs, water relay, water balloon toss, and more. ( Family vs Family competition.) We may need to limit the number of participants. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Come out and enjoy a patriotic movie on the lawn of Lake Liberty. We will have popcorn and other concessions available for purchase. $2 - $5 $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Celebrate Independence Day like it's 1864. Join us for an old-fashioned celebration with living history demonstrations including musket firings. $9. 912-727-2339.
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Period music, games, cannon firings, and even a watermelon spitting contest will take place on this day of our country's independence! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Celebrate Independence Day like it's 1864. Join us for an old-fashioned celebration with living history demonstrations including musket firings. $9. 912-727-2339.
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Take some time and relax with the family by enjoying an outdoor movie together. Bring some spare change for popcorn, Sno-cones, and drinks. We meet at Lake Liberty located in front of the park office. $2 - $5 $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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You deserve a break today! Come out to Fort McAllister for an educational and entertaining day for the whole family. Our Civil War interpreters will be firing muskets throughout the day. $9. 912-727-2339.
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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 and much more. $6. 706-878-1077.
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Join us for our annual hayride event! We'll have a hayride through the park, decoration contest in the campground, fall movie, costume contest, games, and great food. Last tickets for the hayride sold at 9:00 PM. 5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for our annual hayride event! We'll have a hayride through the park, decoration contest in the campground, fall movie, costume contest, games, and great food. Last tickets for the hayride sold at 9:00 PM. 5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come out and decorate your vehicle for Halloween and hand out candy to Boys and Gohuls as they walk from car to car. There will be hayrides and other activities going on. prizes will be awarded to best customs and best vehicle decoration. free plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come out on Black Friday for our Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt! At your own pace, come tackle the 3-mile Battery Trail. Check in at the Visitor Center for a trail map and clues to what you’ll be looking for along the way. Return to the museum after completing the hike for a prize (while supplies last). $2 - $10. 912-353-3023.
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Do you love snowflakes and archery? If so, come out try your hand at this beginners archery lesson, and put your new found skills to the test. You will try to hit different sized snowflakes at different distances. This is for ages 10 & up. You must call the park office to pre-register in advance. The program will be held at our historic site. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Enjoy the holidays on top of Black Rock Mountain State Park with live music, holiday nature crafts, a visit from Santa, and hayrides. Activities will take place in the campground and Mellinger Center. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Join us for an afternoon full of Christmas cheer! Pictures with Santa, Christmas crafts, hot chocolate, and a hayride around the park! Last hayride tickets sold at 3:00 PM. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Enjoy a drive through our beautifully lit winter wonderland campground. Drop off letters to Santa and wave to him and his friends during this holiday season treat the whole family will enjoy. This also might be one of the few times you'll see "snow" in SW Georgia. Sponsored by the Friends of Kolomoki. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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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 too! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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