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Fort King George Historic Site


Friday, June 27, 2025

Needling with Needles: a Pine Needle Weaving Class
Friday, Jun 27, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Learn the basics of weaving with pine needles. Make your own cup coaster to take home! Suggested ages are 12 and older (needles, thread, and scissors will be used). Cost: $5. We recommend calling to reserve a seat! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, June 28, 2025

Nature in Your Pocket: Build a Terrarium
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Our popular crafting class returns! Join us as we assemble our own terrariums to take home. Learn about environments and ecosystems, condensation and photosynthesis along the way! Space is limited please pre-register to guarantee a seat! Cost: $15 per person to cover container, plants, and materials. $15. 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Needling with Needles: a Pine Needle Weaving Class
Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Learn the basics of weaving with pine needles. Make your own cup coaster to take home! Suggested ages are 12 and older (needles, thread, and scissors will be used). Cost: $5. We recommend calling to reserve a seat! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, August 30, 2025

Laborer's Day: Crafting in the 18th Century
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This Labor Day we celebrate the history of colonial trades and crafts folk. Featured trades include: the sawyer with woodworking, the weaver with wool-spinning, as well as the baker with bread. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Girl Scouts Love Historic Archery!
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Our Archery Through the Ages is available for Girl Scouts. A ranger will be present to demonstrate how to use the ancient Atlatl as well as longbow. Scouts must be at least 8 years old to participate. Space is limited, so please call in advance! $10. 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Your State Parks Planting Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Support native and endangered flora species by lending a hand! We will be removing invasive plants throughout the nature trail, as well as planting native plants. Volunteers receive FREE admission! 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Chat with a Chandler
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Join us at the Highlander House as we make make 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.
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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Flint-Knapping for Indigenous People's Day
Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This Sunday we celebrate Indigenous People's Day! A ranger will be outside at the Guale Roundhouse demonstrating the ancient technique of flint-knapping. This incredible skill was vital for all Native Americans in creating all sorts of tools and weapons. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Potions, Pills, & Pustules: 18th Century Medicine
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Sick with the flux or mal aria? The Doctor is in and might have a cure! Visit the Doctor’s house inside the Fort and learn all about 18th century medical practices. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Echoes on the Altamaha - Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The moon is out, the lanterns are lit! For one night only, the past comes alive to tell you their tales. This year we focus on the history surrounding the 250th anniversary of the USA. Our candle lantern tour gives you the chance to speak with those daring folk who left their mark on the Georgia colony. $10. 912-437-4770.
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Friday, November 7, 2025

Autumn Encampment 2025 - School Day
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 9 AM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Autumn Encampment's Friday is just for students. The Fort will be filled with stations displaying colonial military life in early Georgia. We will have Scottish Highlanders, "enlistment" stations, navy sailors, black powder demos, and more! Perfect for grades 3-8 as well as homeschool groups interested in registering a one-hour time slot. $4.25-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

Autumn Encampment 2025
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 9 AM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Our annual Colonial military reenactment is open with festivities, activities, and black powder! Military history of the 18th century includes reenacting from Highlanders, British armies, navies, and foreign campaigns! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Drinking History: Sipping with the Guale
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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". Join us on a walking tour where we discover the history of this tribe. Enjoy a cup of spruce and yaupon, two most commonly imbibed teas among the Native tribes. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Drinking History: Sipping with the Guale
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 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". Join us on a walking tour where we discover the history of this tribe. Enjoy a cup of spruce and yaupon, two most commonly imbibed teas among the Native tribes. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Friday, December 12, 2025

1721: Life of a Sailor
Friday, Dec 12, 2025 9 AM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
1721: Life of a Sailor The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025

1721: Life of a Sailor
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 9 AM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
1721: Life of a Sailor The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, December 14, 2025

1721: Life of a Sailor
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 9 AM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
1721: Life of a Sailor The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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