Fort McAllister State Park

Experience the fort in a whole new light with a guided candlelit tour - an annual tradition since 1988. Living history programs include soldiers performing their evening duties and civilian life during the Civil War. Tours include stops at the blacksmith’s shop, hot shot furnace, hospital, powder magazine, jail and more. The barracks will be [...]

Dig through history at our mock archaeology site and learn what its like to be an archaeologist! Good for all ages. Cost: $5 per person plus $5 ParkPass per vehicle (purchase your annual ParkPass to save all year). For more information, contact the park office at 912-727-2339. ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER: Located south of Savannah on [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Fort McAllister is looking for talented actors to portray historical entertainers, that guide folks on walks through the past at our annual Candle Lantern Tour. Volunteers and family members will enjoy free admittance to our biggest event of the year. Please contact our office 912.727.2339 and register for our meeting and training event on September [...]

Join us for a peaceful, ranger-led paddle on Redbird Creek under the full moon. This program is offered to all adults who can swim. Reservations required. $30 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.

You deserve a break today! Come out to Fort McAllister for a relaxing and entertaining day for the whole family. Civil war Soldiers will be firing rifles and cannons throughout the day. $9. 912-727-2339.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to shrimp? We will learn the basics of cast netting from a sand bar across from our boat ramp on the Red Bird Creek, so we have plenty of room to practice. We will shuttle over a short distance by canoe. Must bring own cast net. $4 plus [...]

Short Hike to discover Georgia's many types of butterflies. Maybe we will see some of the more elusive species such as the Question Mark, or Monarch butterfly. Learn what you can do to protect these species and others whose populations are in serious decline. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.