Fort McAllister State Park
Astronomy
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesLet our rangers be your guides to the galaxy as we spend the evening gazing at the lunar landscape. We'll be peering through our telescopes while learning about the real majesty of our galaxy. Involves a short half-mile hike. Visitors will meet our rangers at the front office before taking a trip to one of [...]
Valentine’s Dinner and Dance
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesBring your sweetheart to our one-of-a-kind Valentine's date not to be forgotten! Enjoy a candlelit meal in a beautiful, historic setting with period music and dancing. Take part in a fireside chat with our historical interpreters. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Reserve your table today by calling our park office at 912-727-2339. $75 per [...]
5th Annual Rides on the River
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesEnjoy a day filled with cool rides, local history, and musket firings. Classic car owners are invited to show off their amazing autos and meet fellow automobile enthusiasts. Register in advance by calling the park office at 912-727-2339. Brought to you in cooperation with Richmond Hill Cars & Coffee. Those bringing an auto will receive [...]
Annual Winter Muster: 157th Anniversary of the Final Assault
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesTravel back in time as Fort McAllister State Historic Park hosts our annual Winter Muster. This annual reenactment commemorates the last battle of Fort McAllister, marking the end of General Sherman’s March to the Sea. Watch as Federal soldiers attempt to seize Fort McAllister from its Confederate defenders. Cannon and musket firings will be ongoing [...]
42nd Annual Candle Lantern Tour
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesOur premier event, the annual Candle Lantern Tour, is returning! It is so popular, that we have added a second night this year. On Friday, October 15th or Saturday, October 16th, experience an entertaining and historical trip through time led by candlelight, with friendly tour guides, horse-mounted soldiers, and other living history actors portraying civilians, [...]
Labor Day Celebration at Fort McAllister State Historic Park
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesWHAT: Labor Day Celebration at Fort McAllister Fort McAllister, a 1,725-acre Georgia state park, will host an educational and fun-filled Labor Day event suitable for the entire family. Living history programs will showcase life as a soldier and civilian during the Civil War. Reenactors will demonstrate musket and cannon firings and Civil War-era games. Come [...]
Independence Day Celebration- Fort McAllister State Historic Park
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesCelebrate Independence Day like it's 1864. Join us for an old-fashioned celebration with living history demonstrations including musket firings. Cost: $9 per person ParkPass is not required with paid admission. ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER: Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The [...]
Friday at the Forge: Blacksmithing Demonstration
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesVisit our blacksmith's shop to learn about their tools, techniques, and importance during the Civil War. Our living historians will be demonstrating how iron is heated and formed. This program is included with regular fort admission. No ParkPass required with fort admission (paid at Visitors Center). ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER: Located south of Savannah on the [...]
Civil War Artillery
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesJoin us as we discuss why artillery is called the "king of Battle". Learn how cannons functioned, their purpose, and tactics used during the American Civil War. Space is limited, Pre-Registration is Required, Included with Fort Admission. Event Phone: 912-727-2339
Solider Saturday
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesA Living Historian portraying a Civil War soldier will entertain topics of conversation ranging from fort history to Civil War Medicine. There will be musket firings throughout the day. This program is included with fort admission. 912-727-2339.
