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General Coffee State Park


Saturday, February 15, 2025

Farm Workday
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Come lend a hand around the Heritage Farm as we begin the beautification process. Following Hurricane Helene we surveyed the park and there was much damage, with the help of contractors and heavy equipment we’ve knocked out the big stuff and now we can tackle the rest. No fee plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Venture to the Heritage Farm and check out our Tree Discovery Table located at the Relihan Museum & Nature Center. Thanks to the Georgia Forestry Commission you can pick up a free tree seedling to plant at home! Limited to one seedling per family, while supplies last. No fee plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Sunday, February 16, 2025

Heritage Farm Tour
Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Tag along with our interpretive staff for a guided tour of our Heritage Farm. Explore the farm and its out-buildings, learn the reasons behind their construction and a good bit about what life was like for Wiregrass farmers during the nineteenth century. $5 for adults, children 12 and under $3 (standard parking fee required) $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Heritage Farm Tour
Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 1 PM to 2:15 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Tag along with our interpretive staff for a guided tour of our Heritage Farm. Explore the farm and its out-buildings, learn the reasons behind their construction and a good bit about what life was like for Wiregrass farmers during the nineteenth century. $5 for adults, children 12 and under $3 (standard parking fee required) $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025

"Hoecake & Hog Meat"
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 10 AM to 2 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Join our interpretive staff to learn about foodways of the enslaved people of the Deep South. Learn the origins of some “Southern food” and early methods of food preparation and preservation. This is a fee free historical cooking program in recognition of Black History Month. Fee Free $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Sunday, February 23, 2025

Heritage Farm Tour
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 10 AM to 11:15 AM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Tag along with our interpretive staff for a guided tour of our Heritage Farm. Explore the farm and its out-buildings, learn the reasons behind their construction and a good bit about what life was like for Wiregrass farmers during the nineteenth century. $5 for adults, children 12 and under $3 (standard parking fee required) $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Heritage Farm Tour
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 1 PM to 2:15 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Tag along with our interpretive staff for a guided tour of our Heritage Farm. Explore the farm and its out-buildings, learn the reasons behind their construction and a good bit about what life was like for Wiregrass farmers during the nineteenth century. $5 for adults, children 12 and under $3 (standard parking fee required) $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, March 8, 2025

2nd Annual South Georgia Seed Swap
Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 10 AM to 2 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
It’s time to start prepping for Spring planting! The first step is deciding what to grow, so we decided to make that a little easier on folks. We’re proud to announce we'll again be hosting the South Georgia Seed Swap at General Coffee State Park! Rain or shine join us March 15th for this wonderful event! FREE plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Turpentine Festival
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Join us for this inaugural event as we celebrate the rich history of the naval stores industry in South Georgia! Learn all about catfaces, tar cups, rosin and turpentine! Historic demonstrations will take place throughout the day. $5 adults, children 12 and under $3 (standard parking fee required) $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Flatwoods Fishing Derby
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 7:30 AM to 12 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
General Coffee State Park will be hosting the Flatwoods Fishing Derby. All participants must pre-register at the main office before the event. Registration opens 4/14/25 closes 4/18/25 at 4 PM. Children under the age of 16 are free to enter, all other participants must pay $5 for entry. Fishing is limited to the farm pond ONLY. $5 for 16 and older, under 16 years of age no entry fee required $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Pioneer Skills Day
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Come out to the Heritage Farm and enjoy some demonstrations of days gone by! There will be spinning, weaving, sheep shearing, cast iron cooking, basketry and much more! The farm will come alive just like it’s 1870! $5 Adults, children 12 and under $3 (plus standard parking fee) $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, June 21, 2025

A Return Home
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
This year marks 160 years since the end of the American Civil War. While men folk were off to the war, women, children, and the elderly were fighting their own back home. Join us as our interpretive staff along with other living historians tell the stories of life on the home front in the Wiregrass region of Georgia at the close of the war. Fee free $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, August 30, 2025

Wiregrass Quilt Show
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Join us for a unique exposition of antique and contemporary quilts and coverlets from around South Georgia! Pieces will be on temporary display for a limited time, and awards will be given for best in show, oldest piece, and rattiest in show! The show will take place in the group shelter across from the archery range. Public admission is $2 for adults, children 12 and under are free. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

46th Annual Pioneer Harvest Festival
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 9:30 AM to 3 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Join us for our 46th anniversary of the Pioneer Harvest Festival as we celebrate the culture and history of the Wiregrass region of South Georgia. Enjoy historical demonstrations and presentations from the Wiregrass Ecological & Cultural Project as well as other living history groups. $5 per adult, children 12 and under $3, standard parking fee required $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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