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Fort McAllister State Park


Saturday, September 20, 2025

Civil War Rag Doll Making
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Step back in time and discover the art of traditional rag doll making! In this hands-on program, you’ll explore the history behind these cherished toys and learn the simple techniques children of the 1860s used to create their own dolls. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, October 4, 2025

46th Annual Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 6:40 PM to 10 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
46th Annual Candle Lantern Tour The fort comes alive by the warm glow of candlelight. Follow your guide through the grounds and witness dramatic camp scenes, musket and cannon firings, the clang of the blacksmith’s forge, and the harsh realities of Civil War–era medical care. Venture into eerie bunkers and peek inside the barracks where the Fort’s Major once lived. $25. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Guided Pumpkin Painting
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Celebrate the spooky season with Pumpkin Painting in the Park! Enjoy the fall season as you decorate your own small pumpkin outdoors in a festive setting. We’ll provide everything you need, including the pumpkins, so all you have to bring is your creativity! $6 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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