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| Fun Places to Visit in Darien, GA |
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Fort King George Historic Site is the first English fort in what is now Georgia, built by the British in 1721 to stem French & Spanish expansion. Tour the museum and the palisade earthen fort. Fort structures include the enlisted soldiers barracks, officers quarters, hospital, brewing and baking house and blacksmith's shop. The fort's three-story blockhouse offers a spectacular view of the marshes and rivers of the Altamaha River delta. Living history demonstrations, battle re-enactments and walking tour bring the fort's history to life. Group tours and school field trips are available with reservations. Open year round. Closed Mondays. Darien. Call 912-437-4770 for more info. |
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Darien Waterfront - The Darien Riverfront Park has a boardwalk, picnic tables and public docks for fishing where the Blessing of the Fleet festival is held annually. Area seafood markets nearby sell fresh shrimp almost year round. For information on boat docking opportunities call the McIntosh County Development Authority at 912-437-6659. |
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Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge - Enjoy almost 3,000 acres in this wildlife refuge about 20 miles north of Darien off U.S. Hwy 17. Harris Neck Creek offers a boat ramp and fishing pier, sunrise to sunset throughout the week. |
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Fishing Communities - Scenic villages are tucked away throughout the county, take your camera down the roads less traveled and explore communities like Meridian, Shellman Bluff, Pine Harbor and Eulonia. |
| More Fun Places to Visit in Darien, GA |
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Ansley-Hodges M.A.R.S.H. Project and Nature Trail - 912-262-3173 |
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Butler's Island - 912-262-3173 |
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Darien United Methodist Church - 912-437-4745 |
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Grant House - 912-437-6684 |
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Rhett's Island - 912-262-3173 |
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Scenic McIntosh County Byway (The Ridge) - 912-437-6684 |
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St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church - 912-437-5660 or 912-437-6684 |
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Vernon Square - 912-437-6684 |
| 2008 Festivals and Events |
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Cannons Across the Marsh - 7/5/2008 at 10 am - 4 pm
Join the Garrison for a day of artillery drills, musket firings and soldier's life activities to honor Independence Day. Free watermelon and lemonade will be served.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
