Monumental Moments Events

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Bear Creek Hike
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip). Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 27, 2026 until Jan 31, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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We Are Going To Explore: Kolomoki Kids First Challenge of the New Year
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 27, 2026 until Jan 31, 2026 
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
Children, of all ages, are encouraged to come by the Visitors Center and pick up the Challenge Form! Once they have completed their challenge, they may return it the Visitors Center to pick up their small prize. This is a 'Monumental Moments" program and each participant qualifies to receive a Monumental Moments bookmark with a Kolomoki Stamp. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Garter Snake
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Garter Snake Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about our ambassador garter snake. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 28, 2026 until Jan 31, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Homeschool Day: High Falls History is Monumental!
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Bring Homeschoolers to learn about the history of the park. Optional guided historic hike after instructural time. Participants will receive a stamp on their Monumental Moments bookmark. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Must register in advance. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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We Are Going To Explore: Kolomoki Kids First Challenge of the New Year
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 28, 2026 until Jan 31, 2026 
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
Children, of all ages, are encouraged to come by the Visitors Center and pick up the Challenge Form! Once they have completed their challenge, they may return it the Visitors Center to pick up their small prize. This is a 'Monumental Moments" program and each participant qualifies to receive a Monumental Moments bookmark with a Kolomoki Stamp. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Pioneer Skills: Plant Tinctures
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Pioneer Skills: Candle Making
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Roving Ranger
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Thursday, January 29, 2026

senior line dancing-CANCELLED
Thursdays 11 AM - 12 PM – Jan 29, 2026 
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Senior line dancing class every Tuesday and Thursday of January, starting January the 8th until January 29th. from 11am till 12pm. Please bring water and comfortable shoes. no event fee parking fee required $10 Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Crime & Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
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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Monumental Moments Scavenger Hunt
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 29, 2026 until Jan 31, 2026 
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
There is something to celebrate in Georgia history every month of the year! Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet from the visitor center and walk the Overlook Trail to learn about this month's Monumental Moments. When you return the sheet completed, you will earn a prize! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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We Are Going To Explore: Kolomoki Kids First Challenge of the New Year
8 AM - 5 PM from Jan 29, 2026 until Jan 31, 2026 
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
Children, of all ages, are encouraged to come by the Visitors Center and pick up the Challenge Form! Once they have completed their challenge, they may return it the Visitors Center to pick up their small prize. This is a 'Monumental Moments" program and each participant qualifies to receive a Monumental Moments bookmark with a Kolomoki Stamp. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Pioneer Skills: Candle Making
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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