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History of Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site - 7/1 - 12/31/2009
This year-long exhibit tells the history of the site, where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured, helping end the War Between The States. Also learn about the site's WPA museum and other structures. $2.75-$4. Phone: 229-831-2335 Address: Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 - Directions: From I-75 exit #78 go east 14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to Irwinville. Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile to the site (on left). |
4th of July Fun - 7/4-7/5/2009 at 1 pm - 9 pm
Ride in a park parade, make patriotic crafts, play old-timey games and meet live animals. $5 parking. Phone: 229-868-7474 - Address: Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge, 80 Live Oak Trail, Helena, GA 31037 - Directions: Located 2 miles north of McRae via U.S. Hwys. 319 and 441. |
Junior Rangers Summer Day Camp - 7/7 - 7/11/2009 at 10 am
Children ages 6-12 will have fun as they learn about history, wildlife and other topics. They will work on special projects each day as they work toward earning a Junior Ranger badge. Families are invited to a cookout on 7/11/2009 @6:30pm to watch the badge ceremony. Space is limited. Pre-registration is preferred by 7/05/2009. $25 per child. Phone: 229-831-2335
Address: Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 - Directions: From I-75 exit #78 go east 14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to Irwinville. Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile to the site (on left). |
Heritage Farm Camp - 7/13-7/16/2009 at 9 am - 2 pm
This camp focuses on learning what life was like for children on a South Georgia farm in the late 1800's. Participants will spend their days in the same activities that kids their age enjoyed. Planned activities include animal care, candle making, soap making, gardening and open hearth cooking. Open to ages 9-14. $25 plus $5 parking. Phone: 912-384-1581 - Address: General Coffee State Park, 46 John Coffee Rd, Nicholls, GA 31554 - Located 6 miles east of Douglas on Ga. Hwy. 32. |
Junior Ranger Camp #1 - 7/13-7/17/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
Children ages 6-12 will earn 1 of 5 badges while learning about animals, history and nature. They will also make nature-oriented crafts, taste some of nature's bounty and hike. Swimming and night time activities are also included. $25 per child which includes a cookout and a t-shirt. Handicapped Accessible. $5 parking. Phone: 229-868-7474 - Address: Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge, 80 Live Oak Trail, Helena, GA 31037 - Directions: Located 2 miles north of McRae via U.S. Hwys. 319 and 441. |
Junior Ranger Camp #2 - 7/20-7/24/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
Join in on a wildlife, team building, nature oriented, crafty week long camp. Children ages 6-12 can earn 1 of 5 Junior Ranger badges. $25 per child which includes a t-shirt and cookout $5 parking. Handicapped Accessible. Phone: 229-868-7474 - Address: Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge, 80 Live Oak Trail, Helena, GA 31037 - Directions: Located 2 miles north of McRae via U.S. Hwys. 319 and 441. |
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| August |
History of Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site - 8/1 - 12/31/2009
This year-long exhibit tells the history of the site, where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured, helping end the War Between The States. Also learn about the site's WPA museum and other structures. $2.75-$4. Phone: 229-831-2335 - Address: Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 - Directions: From I-75 exit #78 go east 14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to Irwinville. Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile to the site (on left). |
| September |
History of Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site - 9/1 - 12/31/2009
This year-long exhibit tells the history of the site, where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured, helping end the War Between The States. Also learn about the site's WPA museum and other structures. $2.75-$4. Phone: 229-831-2335 - Address: Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 - Directions: From I-75 exit #78 go east 14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to Irwinville. Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile to the site (on left). |
A Very Un-Labor Day - 9/4 - 9/6/2009 at 12 pm - 9 pm
Games, relays, live animal shows and a mini-golf tournament make up this fun-filled holiday weekend. $5 parking. Phone: 229-868-7474 - Address: Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge, 80 Live Oak Trail, Helena, GA 31037 - Directions: Located 2 miles north of McRae via U.S. Hwys. 319 and 441. |
Gopher Fun Run-Walk - 9/12/2009 at 9 am
Calling all kids! Come run with the tortoises. In cooperation with the Douglas Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department, kids 6-12 can run or walk through gopher tortoise habitat. Winners will get ribbons. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. Phone: 912-384-1581 - Address: General Coffee State Park, 46 John Coffee Rd, Nicholls, GA 31554 - Located 6 miles east of Douglas on Ga. Hwy. 32. |
Astronomy Workshop for Beginners - 9/15/2009 at 8 pm - 9:30 pm
Learn the basics of astronomy while viewing the Southern night sky through telescopes and the naked eye. Bring your own telescope or use one of ours (limited number). $5 parking.
Phone: 229-831-2335 - Address: Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 - Directions: From I-75 exit #78 go east 14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to Irwinville. Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile to the site (on left). |
Altamaha Fall Canoe Paddle - 9/26/2009 at 8 am - 5 pm
Come enjoy this 16 mile fall paddle along the wonderful Altamaha River the last Saturday in September. Cost: Registration Fee $10 - $20 - Phone: 912-367-7731 - Location: Baxley, GA |
| October |
1860s Halloween Carnival - 10/17/2009 at 5 pm - 9 pm
Celebrate an old-fashioned Halloween with 1860s games and treats, a costume contest, haunted hayride at dark, pumpkin carving and prizes for all ages. $2 plus carnival tickets.
Phone: 229-831-2335 - Address: Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 - Directions: From I-75 exit #78 go east 14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to Irwinville. Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile to the site (on left). |
Howloween Spooktacular 2 - 10/24 at 11 am - 10 pm & 10/31/2009 at 1-9 pm
Win many prizes at the creepy carnival, take a walk on the boogeyman boardwalk, and ride the scary haunted hayride. Carnival tickets 4 for $1 and $1 hayrides. $5 parking.
Phone: 229-868-7474 - Address: Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge, 80 Live Oak Trail, Helena, GA 31037 - Directions: Located 2 miles north of McRae via U.S. Hwys. 319 and 441. |
Moonlight Madness - 10/31/2009 at 6 pm - 10 pm
Enjoy after-dark activities such as glow-in-the-dark volleyball and scavenger hunts, a haunted hayride, carnival games and more. Wear white so you can glow in the dark too! Bring a flashlight and chair. Sponsored by the City of Douglas Coffee County Recreation Department and the park’s Friends. $5 parking. Phone: 912-384-1581 - Address: General Coffee State Park, 46 John Coffee Rd, Nicholls, GA 31554 - Located 6 miles east of Douglas on Ga. Hwy. 32. |
Howloween Spooktacular - 10/31/2009 at 1-9 pm
Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 1 PM - 9 PM
Watch scary Halloween movies, meet live snakes, and make halloween crafts. $5 parking. Phone: 229-868-7474 - Address: Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge, 80 Live Oak Trail, Helena, GA 31037 - Directions: Located 2 miles north of McRae via U.S. Hwys. 319 and 441. |
| November |
National BBQ Festival - 11/6 & 11/7/2009 at 10 AM - 10 PM
The National BBQ Festival in Douglas, Georgia is a two-day event that includes both a "Best of the Best" and Open and Backyard BBQ Competitions as well as vendors, a Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale, a "Georgia Made, Georgia Grown Products Show" and more. Phone: 912-384-2276 -
Address: 200 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas, GA |
Pioneer Harvest Festival - 11/21/2009 at 10 am - 5 pm
The Heritage Farm will come to life as volunteers demonstrate the skills of farm life from the 1800s. This festival includes crafters, musicians and dancers. $5 parking. Handicapped Accessible. Phone: 912-384-1581 - Address: General Coffee State Park, 46 John Coffee Rd, Nicholls, GA 31554 - Located 6 miles east of Douglas on Ga. Hwy. 32. |
| December |
Festival of Lights Christmas Parade - 12/5/2009 at
This is one of the longest lighted Christmas Parades in South Georgia...a must-see! Free fun event! There is a small charge to enter a float. Phone: 912-383-0277 -
Location: Peterson Avenue, Douglas, GA 31533 |
Celebration of Lights & Winter Wonderland - 12/5/2009
Kick-off your Holiday Season with our Annual Celebration of Lights Christmas Parade followed by a Fairytale Winter Wonderland Celebration. The event begins as thousands gather to see the thousands of lights parade through downtown Baxley with their Holiday themed entries. Enjoy Games, Activities, Festive Food, Snow Sledding, & a special visit from Santa. Don't miss Santa coming to Baxley. Free. Phone: 912-367-7731 - Location: Downtown, Baxley, GA 31513 |
1860s Christmas - 12/5/2009 at 6 pm - 8 pm
Step back in time with candlelit tours to learn about Christmas before, during and after the Civil War. Re-enactors will help illustrate these periods and Santa will visit the kids. Join us at the group shelter for refreshments and crafts following the program. $2.75-$4.
Phone: 229-831-2335 - Address: Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 - Directions: From I-75 exit #78 go east 14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to Irwinville. Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile to the site (on left). |
Christmas on the Pond - 12/12/2009 at 6 pm - 9 pm
Storytelling, hayrides, refreshments and Santa himself will usher in the holiday season. $5 parking. Handicapped Accessible. Phone: 912-384-1581 - Address: General Coffee State Park, 46 John Coffee Rd, Nicholls, GA 31554 - Located 6 miles east of Douglas on Ga. Hwy. 32. |
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