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Fort McAllister State Park


Saturday, September 14, 2024

Girl Scouts Love State Parks- Volunteer Day
Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Girl Scout troops are invited to come out and help us keep our park beautiful. After our Girl Scouts will get a guided tour through the Fort. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Picture Book Paleontology
Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Hear about the Trilobite's sleep buddies under the sea, during the Paleozoic era. Learn about the first Paleontologist, Mary Anning, and her work towards fossil's. All with pictures. After learning about these wonders, guest will get their hands dirty; during a mock fossil dig. Prepare to get dirty. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Victorian Hatpin Craft
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Luxurious, practical, used for self defense. Come learn about the history and uses of hatpins in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Also, spend some time making a replica hat pin for yourself under the guidance of a crafty Park Ranger. $10. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Your State Parks Day
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Come and be part of our largest volunteer event of the year! Join us for a day dedicated to improving the park, where you can lend a helping hand. Together, we will clean and clear branches, debris, and more, as we strive to make our park beautiful and pristine. To participate, please pre-register by calling 912-727-2339. 912-727-2339.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024

45th Annual Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 6:40 PM to 9:40 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
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. Don't miss the exclusive nighttime cannon firings. $25. 912-727-2339.
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