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Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration

Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United States

Join us as we celebrate our country’s birthday and our right to be free. Visitors can participate in old-timey games (including Civil War-era baseball) and enjoy fresh watermelon- a Fort McAllister tradition! Musket and cannon firing demonstrations. Cost: $9 per adults, $5 for children 6 - 17. Children 5 and under free. ParkPass is not [...]

$5 – $9

Ogeechee Monsters: Nighttime Fishing

Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United States

Here is your chance to catch some of the Monsters of the Ogeechee! Join us for a nighttime fishing class and try to catch the best and biggest the river has to offer. Our expert will show you the tricks of the trade as we pull in Sturgeon, Stingray and Shark to name a few. [...]

Cannon Ball Crater Hike

Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United States

Some of the largest weapons of the civil war were naval artillery pieces known as Dahlgren guns. This ranger-led hike explores an area of the park where these weapons have left numerous craters. This is a "bushwhackers hike" off of our normal trail system so please where appropriate shoes and clothing for traversing natural areas. [...]

Sunset Bat Hike

Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United States

Join our rangers for a short 1/2 mile walk along our beautiful marshes and winding creeks and witness nature at its finest! Watch our flying friends take flight over the setting sun and learn about the world of bats.  Hundreds of bats leave their houses every evening to hunt for insects. There are a lot [...]

Organic Gardening: Native American Gardening

This program series will focus on a different topic for each month, to help improve your gardening knowledge. This month we will focus on Native American technique known as the three sisters, and hill gardening. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.

$2 – $7

Your State Parks Day

Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United States

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites are inviting citizens to volunteer for a variety of projects on Saturday, September 29. All across Georgia, outdoor enthusiasts can help with projects that aid in the preservation of our parks and natural landmarks such as a river and park clean-up at [...]

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Friday at the Forge: Blacksmithing Program

Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United States

Visit our blacksmith's shop to learn about their tools and techniques. Our park rangers will be demonstrating how iron is heated and formed. This program is included with fort admission.

Cannon Ball Crater Hike

Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United States

Some of the largest weapons of the civil war were naval artillery pieces known as Dahlgren guns. This ranger led hike explores an area of the park where these weapons have left numerous craters. This is a bushwhackers hike off of our trail system. Please where appropriate shoes and clothing for traversing natural areas. Please [...]

Rides on the River

Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United States

Saturday, Feb 1, 2020 (10 AM to 3 PM)     Enjoy a day filled with cool rides, local history, cannon and musket firings. Classic car owners are invited to show off their amazingautos and meet fellow automobile enthusiasts. Register in advance by calling the park office. Brought to you in cooperation with Richmond Hill [...]

Candle Lantern Tour

Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United States

We are thrilled to announce that we will be offering limited tickets for our annual Candle Lantern Tour - a wonderful fall tradition in Richmond Hill that you won't want to miss! You can register your family/group over the phone (call 912-727-2339) or in-person at 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. A few details you'll need to [...]