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| July |
Walk "Fore" Your Health - 7/22 & 7/29/2008
Walk 18 holes at The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker on any Tuesday in June, July and August for $10.00. Tee time is required. $3 parking.
Phone: 877-591-5578 - Location: Laura S. Walker State Park, 5653 Laura Walker Rd., Waycross, GA - Directions: Located 9 miles southeast of Waycross on GA Route 177. Take 1-75 to exit 62, follow US 82 east through Waycross. Or, I-95 to exit 36, follow US 82 west 47 miles. |
GO Wormsloe Scavenger Hunt - 7/22 - 7/31/2008
Bring the whole family to this scavenger hunt at a coastal colonial estate. Turn in the completed quest and qualify to win an awesome prize pack. Submissions must be received by July 31. $3 parking. Phone: 912-353-3023 - Location: Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA 31406. Directions: Located 10 miles SE of Savannah’s historic district on Skidaway Road. |
Storytime at Crooked River - 7/24 & 7/31/2008 10 am - 11:30 am
Come to the Nature Center on Thursday mornings during the summer for a nature story and related activities. $3 parking.
Phone: 912-882-8531 - Location: 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, St. Marys, GA 31558
Directions: Located 7 miles north of St. Marys on Ga. Spur 40 or 8 miles east of I-95 exit 3. |
Celtic to Folk Concert at Skidaway - 7/25/2008
Cynergy will give an upbeat performance of traditional Celtic and folk rock music. Light refreshments will be served. Rain or shine: indoor event. Cynergy has been performing in and around Savannah for over two decades. $5; children 10 & younger free.
Phone: 912-598-2300 - Location: Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy, Savannah, GA 31411. Directions: Located 15 miles southeast of Savannah on Diamond Causeway. From I-16, exit at I-516 (exit #164A), which turns into DeRenne Avenue. Turn right on Waters Avenue and go straight ahead to Diamond Causeway. Park will be on your left after drawbridge. |
July 26th Nature Events - 7/26/2008 9 am - 4 pm
At 9 a.m. meet at the bird blind for birdwatching, and at 10 a.m. meet at the pond to learn about wildlife and plants that live there. From 1-3 p.m. the nature center will be open where you can view Georgia's reptiles, and at 3 p.m. learn how to tie knots and knife safety. $3 parking.
Phone: 912-882-8531 - Location: 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, St. Marys, GA 31558
Directions: Located 7 miles north of St. Marys on Ga. Spur 40 or 8 miles east of I-95 exit 3. |
Rescuing a Piece of Romantic History - Now 7/31/2008 - 9 am - 4:45 pm
Sweetheart jewelry, mementos from the Civil War given from soldiers to their loved ones, will be on display during July. This loan from The National Museum of Patriotism is part of the largest collection in the world. $2.50 - $4.
Phone: 706-864-2257 - Location: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Directions: Located on the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of Ga. Hwy. 400. |
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August |
Walk "Fore" Your Health - 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, & 8/26/2008
Walk 18 holes at The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker on any Tuesday in June, July and August for $10.00. Tee time is required. $3 parking.
Phone: 877-591-5578 - Location: Laura S. Walker State Park, 5653 Laura Walker Rd., Waycross, GA - Directions: Located 9 miles southeast of Waycross on GA Route 177. Take 1-75 to exit 62, follow US 82 east through Waycross. Or, I-95 to exit 36, follow US 82 west 47 miles. |
Tools and Skills that built a Colony - 8/30/2008 at 11 am - 4 pm
Watch craft demonstrations from the Colonial period, such as woodworking, blacksmithing, candle making, spinning, dying, and cooking. $2.50 - $4.00
Phone: 912-353-3023 - Location: Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA
Directions: Located 10 miles southeast of Savannah’s historic district on Skidaway Road.
Labor Day at Fort McAllister - 8/30/2008 at 10 am - 4 pm |
Civil War labor was much like ours today. Witness blacksmithing, woodworking and cannon firing demonstrations. Bring the kids to take part in old-fashion Civil War games. Pack a lunch and have a cool slice of melon with us. $2.50 - $4.
Phone: 912-727-2339 - Location: Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA - Directions: Located 10 miles east of I-95 on Ga. Spur 144 (take I-95 exit #90) |
| September |
Garrison Dinner - 9/20/2008 at 7-9 pm
Join the Garrison as our British officers dispute with Spanish emissaries sent to protest the presence of Fort King George on the Altamaha River. An evening dinner and debate will take place. RSVP by September 16. $30.
Phone: 912-437-4770 - Location: Fort King George Historic Site, 1600 Wayne St., Darien, GA
Directions: Located in Darien, 3 miles east of I-95 exit #49 |
| October |
Rock Shrimp Festival 2008 - 10/4/2008 at 9 am - 5 pm
Enjoy a day of food and family fun at this annual festival. A day full of events including 5k & 10k run, arts, crafts & food vendors, parade, Rock Shrimp Dinners, and entertainment. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Free admission and parking
Phone: 800-868-8687 - Location: Historic District of St. Marys, 406 Osborne St., St. Marys, GA
Directions: I95 to exit 3, east 8 miles to downtown historic district |
Candle Lantern Tour of Fort McAllister - 10/18/2008 at 7 pm - 8 pm
Tour Fort McAllister by candle light and witness skits put on by Civil War soldiers as they carry out their nightly duties. No flashlights please. $2.50 - $4.
Phone: 912-727-2339 - Location: Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA - Directions: Located 10 miles east of I-95 on Ga. Spur 144 (take I-95 exit #90) |
Hay Days 2008 - 10/11 - 11/1/2008 - Call for times
Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season. Free admission and parking
Phone: 800-868-8687 - Location: Historic District of St. Marys, 406 Osborne St., St. Marys, GA
Directions: I95 to exit 3, east 8 miles to downtown historic district |
| November |
Hay Days 2008 - 11/1/2008 - Call for times
Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season. Free admission and parking
Phone: 800-868-8687 - Location: Historic District of St. Marys, 406 Osborne St., St. Marys, GA
Directions: I95 to exit 3, east 8 miles to downtown historic district |
National Memorial Service, WWII Submarine Vets - 11/6 - 11/9/2008 at 10 am - 5 pm
Annual memorial service for the subvets who are on eternal patrol. Held on the Sub Base. Special pass or military ID required to enter the Kings Bay Sub Base. Free admission and parking
Phone: 800-868-8687 - Location: Historic District of St. Marys, 406 Osborne St., St. Marys, GA
Directions: I95 to exit 3, east 8 miles to downtown historic district |
The Debatable Land Fall Encampment - 11/8/2008 at 10 am - 5 pm
A wide range of living history presentations will highlight various cultures and people that inhabited our region, long before Georgia was established in 1733. A battle reenactment will take place at 2 p.m. $2.50-$5.
Phone: 912-437-4770 - Location: Fort King George Historic Site, 1600 Wayne St., Darien, GA
Directions: Located in Darien, 3 miles east of I-95 exit #49 |
"Come & Take It!"; A Revolutionary War Encampment - 11/22/2008 at 11 am - 4 pm
This American Revolution encampment commemorates Col. John McIntosh's defiant reply to a British demand for surrender, "Come & Take It!" There will be various colonial demonstrations, musket & cannon drills, a small skirmish and more. Interpreters in historical attire will represent a variety of colonial life: soldiers, civilians & camp followers. $1.75-$3
Phone: 912-884-5999 - Location: Fort Morris Historic Site, 2559 Fort Morris Road, Midway, GA
Directions: Located 7 miles east of I-95 exit #76 via Island Highway and Fort Morris Road. |
| December |
White Lighting Ceremony 2008 - 12/2/2008 at 6-9 pm
Starting at Dusk at the old paper mill site, the walking parade proceeds down Osborne Street with Santa & Mrs. Santa leading the way. Picture it all: Dance performances are a part of the parade. Christmas music is sung. The parade ends at the Waterfront and the City Christmas Tree is lit. Children line up to give their Wish List to Santa. Free admission and parking
Phone: 800-868-8687 - Location: Historic District of St. Marys, 406 Osborne St., St. Marys, GA
Directions: I95 to exit 3, east 8 miles to downtown historic district |
Winter Muster & Battle at Fort McAllister - 12/13/2008 at 10 am - 6 pm
Enjoy a day of fort activities leading up the the 15-minute battle that captured Fort McAllister. Witness and smell the battle that ended Sherman's March to the Sea. The battle will be followed by a candle lantern tour. $2.50 - $4.
Phone: 912-727-2339 - Location: Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA - Directions: Located 10 miles east of I-95 on Ga. Spur 144 (take I-95 exit #90) |
Historic Candlelight Tour of Homes 2008 - 12/13/2008 at 6-9 pm
All decorated in Christmas Splendor, many Historic Homes are put of tour for all to come and enjoy. A great way to share the beauty of the Christmas Holiday Season. Admission: $12.00
Phone: 800-868-8687 - Location: Historic District of St. Marys, 406 Osborne St., St. Marys, GA
Directions: I95 to exit 3, east 8 miles to downtown historic district |
A Colonial Christmas at Fort King George - 12/13/2008 at 7-9 pm
Join the garrison for a traditional dinner in the enlisted barracks and an evening of colonial-style Yule Tide jollification. RSVP by December 8. $30 dinner.
Phone: 912-437-4770 - Location: Fort King George Historic Site, 1600 Wayne St., Darien, GA
Directions: Located in Darien, 3 miles east of I-95 exit #49 |
Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe - 12/14/2008 at 2 am - 5 pm
Join us for a Christmas celebration 18th Century style, with caroling and dance, the burning of the Yule Log, holiday observances of the Colonial period, games and refreshments. $2.50 - $4.00
Phone: 912-353-3023 - Location: Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA
Directions: Located 10 miles southeast of Savannah’s historic district on Skidaway Road. |
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