Fort McAllister State Park
Fort McAllister Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Edible Plant Hike
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesEnjoy 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 [...]
Civil War Picket
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesVisit 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. [...]
McAllister’s Secret Freshwater Slough
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesThere 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 [...]
Children’s History and Ecology Homeschool Clubs
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesEach 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 [...]
Ladies Afternoon Tea
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
