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Fort King George Historic Site


Friday, October 6, 2023

Bellows, Hammer, & Anvil!
Friday, Oct 6, 2023 10 AM to 1 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Chat with a Chandler
Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Our ranger will be making candles in the style of the 18th century. Learn about the life of a chandler (ye ol' candle-maker) around the fire! Come take a look at this interesting process, from hand-dipping to mold pouring. $4.75 - $8.25 912-437-4770.

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Afternoon Scout's Tour
Sunday, Oct 8, 2023 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.

Friday, October 13, 2023

Bellows, Hammer, & Anvil!
Friday, Oct 13, 2023 10 AM to 1 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Afternoon Scout's Tour
Sunday, Oct 15, 2023 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.

Friday, October 20, 2023

Bellows, Hammer, & Anvil!
Friday, Oct 20, 2023 10 AM to 1 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Colonial Medicine
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The doctor is in! Join us at the fort as we discuss colonial medicine & practices performed during the 18th century. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Afternoon Scout's Tour
Sunday, Oct 22, 2023 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Tricks, Treats, and Tricorns
Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 3 PM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Join us for our annual Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating inside the Fort's walls. This family-friendly event offers you a chance to flex your crafty side as well as participate in fun Halloween activities! Don't forget to sign up for the costume competition for a chance to win prizes! 912-437-4770.
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Echoes on the Altamaha - Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 6 PM to 9 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The moon is full, the lanterns are lit! For one night only, the past comes alive to tell you their tales. From the Spanish missions, to the British Fort, all the way up to the Civil War--this candle lantern tour gives you the chance to speak with those daring folk who left their mark on Darien's legacy. $10. 912-437-4770.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Guale History: An American Legacy
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 10 AM to 11 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.

Friday, November 3, 2023

Bellows, Hammer, & Anvil!
Friday, Nov 3, 2023 10 AM to 1 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Guale History: An American Legacy
Sunday, Nov 5, 2023 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Guale History: An American Legacy
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023 10 AM to 11 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.

Friday, November 10, 2023

Autumn Encampment
Friday, Nov 10, 2023 10 AM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
A variety of living history demonstrations, including musket and cannon firings, and blacksmithing, Friday is Student Day, 9:30am to 10:30am AND 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Educators can call 912-437-4770 to reserve a spot for their students.. $4.75 - $8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, November 11, 2023

Autumn Encampment - Royal Navy
Saturday, Nov 11, 2023 10 AM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This years autumn encampment will focus on the British Royal Navy. Come out to see musket and cannon firings as well as sailors, soldiers and civilians going about their duties. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Guale History: An American Legacy
Sunday, Nov 12, 2023 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Guale History: An American Legacy
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 10 AM to 11 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.

Friday, November 17, 2023

Bellows, Hammer, & Anvil!
Friday, Nov 17, 2023 10 AM to 1 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Guale History: An American Legacy
Sunday, Nov 19, 2023 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Guale History: An American Legacy
Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023 10 AM to 11 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.

Friday, November 24, 2023

Healing Herbs & Native Foodways
Friday, Nov 24, 2023 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Meet one of our Rangers at the Guale Roundhouse as he explains different remedies and native foods Native Americans along the Altamaha utilized for thousands of years. 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Drinking History - Welcoming the Guale
Sunday, Nov 26, 2023 1 PM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The Guale Indians who called these coastal marshes home used a variety of plants to prepare helpful herbal "teas". Discover the history and usage of spruce and yaupon, two of the most commonly imbibed teas among the Native tribes. $1. 912-437-4770.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Guale History: An American Legacy
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023 10 AM to 11 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This special edition Tricentennial walking tour focuses on the local natives' history and culture. Join us as we examine the coastal Guale, their land and impact, and the Spanish Missionaries that divided them. This one-hour tour is offered at an additional $2 fee. $2. 912-437-4770.

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Salt & Weevils - Cooking a Redcoat's Rations
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Stop by the enlisted barracks and talk with a Redcoat soldier while he cooks up a meager meal with what rations were available. No Sunday roasts here! Just salted meat, hardtack, dried beans--mmm... delicious! 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, December 9, 2023

This Little Light of Yours!
Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 10 AM to 12 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
It's a magical time of year for all sorts of holiday traditions! Join us in the AV room as we chat about candle-making 300 years ago. Test your candle-making skills and take home your own as a present! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Hello Winter Hike
Thursday, Dec 21, 2023 10 AM to 11 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The 21st marks the first day of winter. Visit the Fort and enjoy the day outside with a Ranger! Activities include a quarter-mile hike, birding, and nature journaling. $6.75-$10.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, December 23, 2023

Crafting Days: Spinning Yarn
Saturday, Dec 23, 2023 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Join us for a hands-on interactive program about early wool spinning. Together, we will practice spinning wool into yarn with traditional drop spindles. Take your spindle home and make yarn for yourself and family! $15. 912-437-4770.

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Hogmanay 2023: A Scottish New Year
Sunday, Dec 31, 2023 7:30 PM to 10 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Celebrate the New Year with us, Scottish Style! Our annual winter after-hours event will be held in our 18th-century barracks. Enjoy warm bonfires, light food, hot cider, and a spectacular cannon firing. Reservations are required! Please call at 912-437-4770 $40. 912-437-4770.

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Bubbly-Jock and Barley - Cooking a Highlander's Fare
Saturday, Jan 6, 2024 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The Highlanders came to Darien in the 1730's, along with their own meals, some strange and some familiar. Visit with a Highlander in the Officer's Barracks and find out just what a Bubbly-Jock was! If ye be kind, perhaps he might share a sample... 912-437-4770.
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