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| July |
July 4th Weekend Celebration - 7/3 at 2-10 pm and 7/4/09 at 10 am - 10 pm
Fireworks on the Flint begin at 9:30 p.m. on July 4, highlighting a weekend of wagon rides, astronomy and nature activities. Old-fashioned games and a watermelon seed-spitting contest will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. $1 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-276-2371
Address: Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. Highway 280 W, Unit A, Cordele, GA 31015 Located 9 miles west of I-75 (exit #101) near Cordele on U.S. Hwy. 280. |
Back to the '50s Dance - 7/4/2009 at 7 pm - 10 pm
Go back in time to poodle skirts, bobby socks and hoola hoops - the wonderful 1950s. Meet at the park office amphitheater for a '50s costume contest, limbo and trivia. $5 parking.
Phone: 706-663-4858 - Address: F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 Ga. Highway 190, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 - Directions: Located just off I-185 near Callaway Gardens, west of Warm Springs on Ga. Route 190, or south of Pine Mountain off U.S. Hwy. 27. |
Letters to Eleanor - 7/4/2009 at 11 am - 4 pm
During this interactive New Deal program, Eleanor Roosevelt and her secretary will respond to requests for relief during the Great Depression. Twenty-minute programs begin at 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Cost: $4-$7. Phone: 706-655-5870 - Address: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
July 4th Activities - 7/4/2009 at 1 pm - 4 pm
Join in a ranger-led hike where many species of trees and flowers will be identified. Then celebrate our nation's birthday by cooling off with a waterballoon toss and making your own patriotic necklace with red, white and blue beads. $1 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-6202 - Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 - Located 7 miles W of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C. |
July 4th Celebration - 7/4 - 7/5/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
Come enjoy the fun with old fashioned games and crafts. $2 plus $5 parking.
Phone: 229-838-4706 - Address: Florence Marina State Park, Route 1, Box 36, Omaha, GA 31821 - Located 16 miles W of Lumpkin at the end of GA Hwy 39C |
Waxing G Moon Phase Observation - 7/6/2009 at 9 pm
Phone: 706-663-2281 - Address: Overlook Pavilion at Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 |
Jr. Ranger Days at Camp Roosevelt - 7/7-7/9 at 9 am - 2 pm & 7/21-7/23/2009 at 9 am
Historical, enviromental and recreational education and activities are on the program in this 3 day camp beginning at Roosevelt's Little White House. For children ages 9 to 12. One day at Little White House, one day at the National Fish Hatchery and one day at FD Roosevelt State Park. Call for more details about this new program. $40 per 3-day camp. Handicapped Accessible.
Phone: 706-655-5870 - Address: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
Waning G Moon Phase Observation - 7/13/2009 at 9 pm
Phone: 706-663-2281 - Address: Overlook Pavilion at Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 |
Astronomy Night - 7/18/2009 at 9 pm - 11 pm
Columbus State University and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center will present an evening of star gazing and slides. Visitors may bring their own telescopes, but some will be provided. The park offers excellent sky viewing without light pollution. $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-6202 Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 - Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C. |
Waning C Moon Phase Observation - 7/18/2009 at 9 pm
Phone: 229-838-6202 - Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 |
Waning C Moon Phase Observation - 7/20/2009 at 9 pm
Phone: 706-663-2281 - Address: Overlook Pavilion at Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 |
Geology Day - 7/25/2009 at 11 am - 1 pm
Providence Canyon is one of the great geographic wonders of the eastern United States. Join Professor Rich McWilliams of Thomas University in Thomasville, Ga. for a closeup view of this most unusual state park. Pre-registration is required. $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-6202
Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 - Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C. |
Waxing C Moon Phase Observation - 7/27/2009 at 9 pm
Phone: 706-663-2281 - Address: Overlook Pavilion at Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 |
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| August |
Waxing G Moon Moon Phase Observation - 8/3/2009 at 9 pm
Phone: 706-663-2281 - Address: Overlook Pavilion at Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 |
Hypertufa Class Offered by Master Gardeners - 8/8/09 at 10 am - 12 pm Noon
Want to have more fun than making mud pies? Featuring an instructional class on Hypertufa Container making. Hypertufa means fake volcanic stone. This is a working class and attendees will get to take home their personally created container. There is a nominal $10 charge to pay for the materials that go into making the container. Please call the County Extension Office to reserve your spot in this class. The class will be limited in size. Cost: $10 per person.
Phone: 708-883-1875 - Address: Troup Cty Agriculture Center, 21 Vulcan Materials Rd, Lagrange, GA - Located just off Ga. 27, 1 mile East of Exit 14 I-85 |
Georgia Veterans Memorial Triathlon and Duathlon - 8/15/09 at 7-10 am
Racers can participate in a triathlon, a half-mile swim in Lake Blackshear, a 13.6 mile bike race and a 3.1-mile run, or a duathlon, which drops the half-mile swim. Registration fee. $5 parking.
Phone: 229-273-1668 - Address: Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. Hwy 280 W, Unit A, Cordele, GA 31015 - Located 9 miles west of I-75 (exit #101) near Cordele on U.S. Hwy. 280. |
Magnificent Trees of the Earth Hike - 8/22/2009 at 1 pm - 3 pm
Georgia has 260 species of different trees, Providence Canyon has at least 60 of those. Come learn why they are so important not only to our fragile ecosystem but to both animal and mankind. $1 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-6202 - Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 - Located 7 miles W of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C. |
A Dip Into the Past - 8/29 - 8/31/2009 at 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Swim in the historic pools originally built by Franklin D. Roosevelt as a place for therapy. Normally kept empty for preservation, the pools will be filled with naturally warm spring water. 1 1/2-hour swim sessions begin at 10 a.m. Ages 6 and older. Reservations suggested but not required.
Cost: $15 adults; $10 ages 6 to 17. Phone: 706-655-5870 - Address: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
| September |
Labor Day Weekend on the Lake - 9/5 - 9/7/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
This holiday weekend features reptile programs, fun and games. $2 plus $5 parking.
Phone: 229-838-4706 - Address: Florence Marina State Park, Route 1, Box 36, Omaha, GA 31821 - Located 16 miles W of Lumpkin at the end of GA Hwy 39C |
Swim the Warm Springs - 9/5 - 9/7/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
Dip into the past and swim in the historic pools built by President F.D. Roosevelt as a place for therapy. Normally kept empty for preservation, the shallow pools will be filled with naturally warm spring water. 1.5-hour swim sessions begin at 10 a.m. Ages 6 and older. Handicapped Accessible. Reservations suggested but not required. $15 adults; $10 ages 6 to 17.
Phone: 706-655-5870 - Address: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
Labor Day Activities - 9/7/2009 at 1 pm - 4 pm
This special end-of-the-summer holiday can be a rare treat as you join in a ranger-led hike. Learn about the park's amazing man-made geology, and afterward you can participate in a fun waterballon toss $1 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-6202 - Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Rd, Lumpkin, GA 31815 -Located 7 miles W of Lumpkin on GA Hwy 39C |
Remembering World War II -- Operation Market Garden - 9/12/2009 at 10 am - 3 pm
Kelly's Zeroes' living-history program will feature displays and exhibits regarding Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation in history. Living conditions "On the Home Front" will highlight the role of the homemaker during WWII. Handicapped Accessible. $4-$7.
Phone: 706-655-5870 - Address: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
School Day Fair - 9/16/09 at 9 am - 2 pm
More than eight stations including historical rifles demonstration, nature, wildlife resources and Georgia history, will be available for school groups and homeschoolers. Reservations required. $1 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-276-2371 - Address: Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. Highway 280 W, Unit A, Cordele, GA 31015 - Located 9 miles west of I-75 (exit #101) near Cordele on U.S. Hwy. 280. |
1st Q Moon Moon Phase Observation - 9/26/2009 - Planetarium at 7 pm - Observing at 8 pm
Phone: 706-649-1470 or 706-649-1486 - Address: Coca Cola Science Space Center, 701 Front Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 |
| October |
Fall Wildflower Day - 10/3/2009 at 1 pm - 3 pm
Discover the wide array of wildflowers found in and around the canyons during the guided hike, and admire the many different colors of the asters, blazing star and tall goldenrod. $1 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-6202 - Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 - Located 7 miles W of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C. |
The Roosevelt Regatta - 10/3/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was America's sailor in the White House and he loved all things nautical. We will host a model sailboat regatta at Lake Delanor inside F.D. Roosevelt State Park for an afternoon with model boats, living history, knot-tying, compass reading and more. $5 parking. Phone: 706-655-5870 - Address: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
Shady Days in Gay Arts & Crafts Festival - 10/3-10/4/2009 at 9 am - 6 pm
On the grounds of the Old Cannery, later used as the local school building, Shady Days in Gay exhibitors continue the spirit of craftsmanship, skill, talent and vision that many area farmers, homemakers, craftsmen and students began on this same site. Free fun event! Phone: 706-977-8548 - Located in Downtown Gay, Georgia |
Astronomy Night - 10/10/2009 at 8-10 pm
Columbus State University and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center will present an evening of star gazing and slides. Visitors may bring their own telescopes, but some will be provided. The park offers excellent sky viewing without light pollution. $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-6202 Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 - Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C. |
Waning G Moon Moon Phase Observation - 10/10/2009 at 8 pm
Phone: 229-838-6202 - Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Rd, Lumpkin, GA |
Artifact Identification and Primitive Skills Day - 10/17/09 at 10 am - 4 pm
Archaeologists will identify spear points, arrowheads, pottery and other Native American artifacts brought in by visitors, while programs on primitive and pioneer skills are offered. $1 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-276-2371 - Address: Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. Hwy 280 W, Unit A, Cordele, GA 31015 - Located 9 miles W of I-75 (exit #101) near Cordele on US Hwy 280 |
Octoberfest - 10/24/2009 at 6 pm - 9 pm
Celebrate Halloween with a haunted hayride, games for kids and a costume contest. $1 - $3 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-4706 - Address: Florence Marina State Park, Route 1, Box 36, Omaha, GA 31821 - Located 16 miles W of Lumpkin at the end of GA Hwy 39C |
Stamp Collecting For Kids - 10/24/2009 at 10 am - 3 pm
October is National Stamp Collecting Month and FDR was America's stamp-collecting president. Hands-on activities for children are offered throughout the day. Handicapped Accessible. $4-$7. Phone: 706-655-5870 - Address: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
Waxing C Moon Moon Phase - 10/24/2009 - Planetarium at 7 pm - Observation at 8 pm
Phone: 706-649-1470 or 706-649-1486 - Address: Coca Cola Science Space Center, 701 Front Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 |
| November |
Fala Day - 11/7/2009
FDR's Little White House will host its annual Fala Day program with participants from the Greater Atlanta Scottish Terrier Association. Activities include an opening parade, costume parade, grooming exhibits and bagpipe music. All Scotty dogs welcome on a six-foot leash. Free admission to the program held in the picnic area. Handicap Accessible. Cost: $4-$7.
Phone: 706-655-5870 - Address: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
An Evening of Astronomy - 11/7/2009 at 6-8 pm
Constellations and planets have been an important part of human society and folklore since humans lived in caves. Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center at the amphitheater for an evening that will include star talks, star maps, and viewing of the night sky. Handicapped Accessible. $5 parking. Phone: 706-663-4858 Address: F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 Ga. Highway 190, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 - Directions: Located just off I-185 near Callaway Gardens, west of Warm Springs on Ga. Route 190, or south of Pine Mountain off U.S. Hwy. 27. |
Waning G Moon Moon Phase Observation - 11/7/2009 at 6 pm
Phone: 706-663-4858 - Address: F. D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Hwy. 190, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 |
Tribute to Veterans - 11/7/09 at 10 am - 4 pm
This Veterans Day celebration includes World War II living history, radio-controlled model airplane fly-in, and 1 p.m. ceremony with guest speaker, bagpipes and drums, and color guard. $5 parking. Phone: 229-276-2371 - Address: Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. Highway 280 W, Unit A, Cordele, GA 31015 - Directions: 9 miles west of I-75 (exit #101) near Cordele on U.S. Hwy. 280. |
Geology Day - 11/14/2009 at 11 am - 1 pm
Providence Canyon is one of the great geographic wonders of the eastern United States. Join Professor Rich McWilliams of Thomas University in Thomasville, Ga. for a closeup view of this most unusual state park. Pre-registration is required. $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-6202
Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 - Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C. |
Waxing C Moon Moon Phase - 11/21/2009 - Planetarium at 5 pm - Observation at 6 pm
Phone: 706-649-1470 or 706-649-1486 - Address: Coca Cola Science Space Center, 701 Front Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 |
A Warm Springs Thanksgiving - 11/21/2009 at 10 AM - 2 PM
FDR and Eleanor will be serenaded by descendants of Bun Wright, FDR's favorite fiddler, in this Living history program on the sundeck of the Little White House. This is a family tradition that dates back to the early 1930s when the Little White House was new and FDR was elected President for the first time. Handicapped Accessible. Cost: $4-$7. Phone: 706-655-5870 - Location: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
| December |
Pearl Harbor Remembered - 12/5/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
We will not forget those who served our country during World War II. You are invited to spend time with survivors of Pearl Harbor and hear their extraordinary stories. Kelly's Zeroes, a WWII living history organization, will exhibitequipment used by our soldiers in WWII. Handicapped Accessible. $4-$7. Phone: 706-655-5870 - Address: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
Christmas Workshop - 12/12/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
Learn how to make Christmas ornaments, angels, snowmen and other decorations out of natural items including pine cones, sea shells, acorns, sweet gum balls, and more. Pre-registration is required. $1 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-6202 - Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 - Located 7 miles W of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C. |
Plantation Christmas at Jarrell Plantation - 12/12/2009 at 1-4 pm
Take an afternoon stroll through two of the Jarrell family homes with traditional decoration and natural greenery. Stories, music and refreshments included. $3.50-$5. Phone: 478-986-5172 Address: Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette, GA 31046 - Located southeast of Juliette, 18 miles from I-75 Forsyth exit #185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit #171. |
Christmas With Santa - 12/19/2009 at 1 pm - 4 pm
Celebrate the holidays with crafts and photos with Santa. $3 plus $5 parking.
Phone: 229-838-4706 - Address: Florence Marina State Park, Route 1, Box 36, Omaha, GA 31821 - Located 16 miles W of Lumpkin at the end of GA Hwy 39C |
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