Labor Day Celebration – Fort McAllister State Park

Fort McAllister, a 1,725-acre Georgia state park, will host an educational and entertaining day for the whole family. Tour the museum and fort, and view living history programs including military drills and musket firing demonstrations.

In addition, we are planning a friendly game of wiffle ball, a water balloon fight, and even a watermelon eating contest. Come join the fun!

WHERE: Fort McAllister State Historic Park

3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324

WHEN: Saturday, August 31, 2024
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

COST: $6-10 per person. No ParkPass is required with event admission.

MORE: For more information, call 912.727.2339

ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER:

Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads but did not fall until 1864 — ending Gen. William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea.” Visitors can explore the grounds with cannons, a furnace, bomb proof, barracks, palisades, and more, while a Civil War museum contains artifacts, a video, and a gift shop.

Nestled among giant live oaks, Spanish moss, and salt marsh, this park is a beautiful location for camping, fishing, boating, and picnicking. Seven cabins sit on stilts near the marsh, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The shaded campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp, fishing dock, and a nature trail. A large picnic area offers river views and playgrounds, while another boat ramp provides access to the Ogeechee River.

For more information, visit www.gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister.