Fort McAllister State Park

Join us for an afternoon tea on May 5th when we will gather in our fort’s plantation house for tea, light snacks, sweet treats and conversation. Our speaker will talk about several women who made history and the roles of women in the 1800s including their significance during the Civil War. RSVP to 912-727-2339. Tickets [...]

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 [...]

Join us for our BIG Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th from 2 - 3 p.m. We will host the egg hunt on the grounds of Fort McAllister State Historic Park under the live oak trees on the banks of the Ogeechee River. Join us for this fun event in a beautiful setting! We [...]

Fort McAllister, a 1,725-acre Georgia state park and home to the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy, will host a Memorial Day Commemoration Event for three consecutive days. Visitors will be able to our the fort and museum plus have the opportunity to enjoy living history programs. Saturday events will include cannon and musket firings [...]