Each week, Fort McAllister offers a program for elementary school aged children, ideal for homeschoolers and campers. The programs alternate between Ecology and History themed lessons. Themes include dying fabrics from natural dyes, learning about the daily life of a soldier, and civilians during the Civil War, and learning about different historical figures. The Eco [...]

On the Coast, February is peak blooming season for Camellias. There are lot's of exciting things planned including a Camellia Show, a guest presentation & luncheon by Vince & Barbara Dooley, as well as a few educational programs and tours of the Camellia Garden- which should be in full bloom! A number of local plant [...]

Join Richmond Hill Bryan County Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking. Always the third Thursday of every month. At this event, Plantation Lumber and Hardware is pleased to host their Annual Egg Fest from 4:00-7:00 PM. Enjoy an open house, techniques and tips, egghead cooks from Big Green Egg, Samples and Appetizers, Refreshments, [...]

There are some things on the park only the rangers know about, but it's time to change that. There are some fantastic freshwater sloughs that dot the maritime forests of Fort McAllister State Historic Park that we consider our own hidden gems. Join us for a hike around the park to see these miniature ecosystems [...]

Visit Fort McAllister any time between Noon - 4 pm on February 23rd when the fort's plantation house will be open and ready to be explored. An interpretive ranger portraying a Civil War soldier will entertain topics of conversation ranging from fort history to Civil War medicine. This program is included with regular fort admission. [...]

Enjoy a scenic hike with our park Naturalist and learn helpful tricks to identifying edible wild plants in Georgia. We'll be searching for local plants that have medicinal properties, some used for tea, seasonings, and especially ones that could be poisonous. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a 6-foot leash. Cost: $2 per [...]

SMA Angels Charity Gala When: Saturday, February 23, 2019 Where: The Kehoe Metal Building at Trustees' Gardens For 21 years this amazing organization has been raising money to help find a cure for SMA. Their story is incredible and the number of families who have found their efforts a blessing is large. Live Music | [...]

Seven candidates will vie for the Richmond Hill City Council seat left vacant by the death of Johnny Murphy in a special election to be held on March 19, 2019. The League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia is holding a candidate forum to educate Richmond Hill voters about the issues and where the candidates [...]