Fort Hawkins

05/19/2026

We are excited to have several supporting organizations come out and celebrate History on the Hill for America's 250th Birthday at the birthplace of Macon.
Come explore local history organizations, the history of the American flag, and the customs surrounding the stars and stripes 🇺🇸🇺🇸

*depending on the state of the burn ban and our ability to light our fire pit, we may or may not be able to hold our flag retirement ceremony at 1pm.

05/06/2026

Looking for something new to do over the summer, trying to find a way to connect to Macon history, or needing a new hobby to expand your resume? Fort Hawkins has your answer!!!

We are launching several new projects and opportunities to volunteer in your free time.

Oral history interviews, archival and artifact examinations, cataloging and research.

We welcome volunteers from 10 years of age and up!

Our junior docents (teens) learn public speaking and customer service skills while learning all about Middle Georgia history.

Want to join us??

Fill out this simple form to sign up..

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16ECV2AuhHmeyguUdaX0pGArUThUXsoYhm7TzDtwMbCM/edit?chromeless=1

04/22/2026

We are so excited to co-host the 21st annual Archeology Day with the Ocmulgee Archeology Society in celebration of Archeology Month.

Swing in from 12-4

https://facebook.com/events/s/21st-annual-fort-hawkins-archa/1688298245495357/

04/12/2026

Press coverage from today's event!
Thank you to WGXA for coming out

On a hill where soldiers once guarded the frontier, a new generation of entrepreneurs took command Saturday, turning Fort Hawkins into a lively marketplace of i

04/12/2026

Super PROUD of each and every boss that graced the hill today!
We snagged some amazing sweet treats, purchased some awesome 3d fidgets, crochet items, and refreshing lemonade that hit the spot once it got hot!
This was definitely an event to remember!

But we have to toot our own horn a bit and show off the booths of two of our Junior docents...
Emma showcased her rainbow of glitter body gel through her company- Level Up Glitter Co and Sara showed off her own original artwork through her company- Little Spin Studio.

Thank you so much to Janesa White of Little Sweeties Cakery for always being the most amazing boss babe and encouraging the next generation of Little Entrepreneurs.

Thank you to every business that sponsored these amazing kids. This event would not have been as successful without your support!

04/11/2026

Today is the Kids Spring Fling Market and we are so excited to be supporting our next generation of boss business owners!
Many of our Junior docents have taken off their junior historian hats for the day to make boss moves, and we could not be prouder!
The visitor's center and blockhouse will be open from 12-4 today, but the market runs from 12-3. Consider swinging out and exploring the grounds and snagging some pretty awesome stuff!!!

04/05/2026

We are primed and ready for next Saturdays Little Entrepreneurs Spring Fling Market!
Swing in from 12-3 and and support our local entrepreneurs with their very own market stalls.
Several of our Junior Docents have booth stalls, so we are super excited to support our very own entrepreneurs.

The blockhouse and Visitor's Center will be open for tours from 12-4, so come see the Cradle of Macon :)

04/02/2026

Today is the last Homeschool day of the 2025-2026 school year!!!

We are open from 11-2, so feel free to swing in and see 'the cradle of Macon'

03/20/2026

Hey Business Owners!

Little Sweeties Cakery is taking over Fort Hawkins for the Macon Kids Market and Spring Fling April 11th.

We need YOUR help!

Each entrepreneur has a business sponsor and they are 6 sponsors short of hitting the goal to get every little entrepreneur sponsored!

https://square.link/u/S2eT5hHt

03/03/2026

Thursday is Homeschool Day! We are excited to explore native crafts and frontier games for the months of March and April.
$3 per explorer 11am-2pm