Fort King George State Historic Site

Fort King George State Historic Site Fort King George is the oldest fort in Georgia, established by the English in 1721. The Fort is Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

This is the official page for Fort King George State Historic Site, operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks and Historic Sites. www.gastateparks.org 1-800-864-7275. This is the oldest English fort on what is now Georgia's coast. From 1721 until 1736, Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America. A cypress blockho

use, barracks, and palisaded earthen fort were constructed in 1721 by scoutmen led by Colonel John “Tuscarora Jack” Barnwell. For the next seven years, His Majesty’s Independent Company garrisoned the fort. They endured incredible hardships from disease, threats of Spanish and Indian attacks, and the harsh, unfamiliar coastal environment. After the fort was abandoned, General James Oglethorpe brought Scottish Highlanders to the site in 1736. The settlement, called Darien, eventually became a foremost export center of lumber until 1925. Using old records and drawings, this 18th-century frontier fortification on the Altamaha River has been reconstructed for public tours. Structures include a blockhouse, officers' quarters, barracks, a guardhouse, moat, and palisades. A museum and film cover the Guale Indians, the Santo Domingo de Talaje mission, Fort King George, the Scots of Darien, and 19th-century sawmilling when Darien became a major seaport. In addition to the many fort buildings, remains of three sawmills and tabby ruins are still visible. This site is on the Colonial Coast Birding Trail. TERMS OF USE: We appreciate hearing from our community. Comments and photos of Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites are welcome. Moderation of comments is governed by Board of Natural Resources Rule 391-1-10. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources may remove comments not related to the topic of the social media post. Additionally, the Department may delete comments that contain profanity. A comment will not be edited or modified to remove unacceptable content. If a portion of the comment violates Rule 391-1-10, then the entire comment will be deleted.

Tomorrow is Bark Ranger Day! To earn a FREE badge, bring your Furry Friend to the site anytime between 9 am and 1 pm and...
08/22/2026

Tomorrow is Bark Ranger Day! To earn a FREE badge, bring your Furry Friend to the site anytime between 9 am and 1 pm and complete a fun scavenger hunt! We only charge admission (for humans, that is) 🐾🐕🐶

08/19/2026

That's right! September 5th is the official start of our reenactment season! Join us for a fun day of colonial living history activities! Don't forget to stay tuned for all our amazing weekend programs and big reenactments throughout the year!

We have seats available for our Terrarium class at 2pm! If you're interested in spending your afternoon with us, call 91...
08/01/2026

We have seats available for our Terrarium class at 2pm! If you're interested in spending your afternoon with us, call 912-437-4770 to book! Class is only $15 and we provide the materials and plants!

Today is the last day to sign up for our LAST Terrarium Class of the season! We close registration at 2pm today! Class s...
07/31/2026

Today is the last day to sign up for our LAST Terrarium Class of the season! We close registration at 2pm today! Class starts Saturday at 2pm and only costs $15 for the kit and education! Call us at 912437-4770 to add yourself to the list 🌿🌱🪴

What's all that beautiful s**g carpet covering our oaks? It's Pleopeltis polypodioides, aka resurrection fern! This amaz...
07/29/2026

What's all that beautiful s**g carpet covering our oaks? It's Pleopeltis polypodioides, aka resurrection fern! This amazing plant can lose up to 97% of its water and still bounce back after a good rain. These ferns reproduce by spores and live entirely on top of a host plant without destroying it.

We have another Terrarium 101 class scheduled for August 1st! If you are interested in learning how to build your own te...
07/28/2026

We have another Terrarium 101 class scheduled for August 1st! If you are interested in learning how to build your own terrarium, call us at 912-437-4770 to sign up. For only $15, you will receive the materials and knowledge to start this fun hobby!

Today is the last day to sign up for our Terrarium Class on Saturday! Call us at 912-437-4770 before 2pm today--hurry be...
07/24/2026

Today is the last day to sign up for our Terrarium Class on Saturday! Call us at 912-437-4770 before 2pm today--hurry before it's too late! 🪴🌱🌿

Did you know today is National Ice Cream Day?! 🍨🍦Colonists 300 years ago also loved a sweet treat called syllabub--the O...
07/19/2026

Did you know today is National Ice Cream Day?! 🍨🍦Colonists 300 years ago also loved a sweet treat called syllabub--the OG cream dessert before refrigeration. What's YOUR favorite ice cream flavor?

Got a green thumb? Interested in terrariums as a hobby? Our popular terrarium 101 class is scheduled for the 25th at 2pm...
07/18/2026

Got a green thumb? Interested in terrariums as a hobby? Our popular terrarium 101 class is scheduled for the 25th at 2pm. Sign-up today and for only $15 receive the tools and knowledge to make terrariums at home!

We're offering guided tours of the Fort at no extra cost! These 45-minute, ranger-led tours happen at 9:30am and 3:30pm ...
07/18/2026

We're offering guided tours of the Fort at no extra cost! These 45-minute, ranger-led tours happen at 9:30am and 3:30pm most weekends. This Saturday and Sunday, rangers will be happy to show visitors what makes our site so special!

Address

302 McIntosh Road
Darien, GA
31305

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(912) 437-4770

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