Fort Morris Historic Site

08/08/2026

No need for a moat- we have alligators!

07/12/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who worked, volunteered, and supported Fort Morris' 4th of July celebration last weekend.

Because of your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm, this year's event became a truly Monumental Moment in Fort Morris' history. We were thrilled to welcome a record-breaking crowd of approximately 400 visitors who came to celebrate, learn, and experience the incredible history of this special place.

From planning and setup to demonstrations, greeting guests, and everything in between, your time and effort made all the difference. Your commitment helped create an unforgettable Independence Day for our community and visitors alike.

A special thank you goes to the Friends of Fort Morris for generously covering visitor admission costs, making it possible for everyone to enjoy this historic celebration free of charge. Your support helped ensure that our community and visitors could come together to experience this memorable day without barriers.

Thank you all for helping preserve and share the story of Fort Morris. We couldn't have achieved this milestone without each and every one of you. Here's to 250 MORE years of making history together!

07/06/2026

Fort Morris was recently featured in Georgia Trend Magazine - check out the full story (link in comments).

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from your friends at Fort Morris State Historic Site! 🇺🇸 Thanks to the Georgia Trust for visiting!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate Independence Day with us tomorrow at Fort Morris and Fort McAllister!

Start your day at Fort Morris from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, musket and cannon demonstrations, living history, and old-fashioned games. Admission is FREE, thanks to the Friends of Fort Morris.

Then head to Fort McAllister from 4–7 p.m. for black powder demonstrations, historic games, and an evening of celebrating our nation's history. If you attended Fort Morris, you'll receive discounted admission at Fort McAllister.

Be sure to pick up a commemorative America 250 wooden coin at each site while supplies last.

06/30/2026

Breaking news from 1776... One of Fort Morris' Revolutionary War soldiers made a special appearance on Morning Break this morning! Link in comments.

Joined by one of our park rangers, he traded the battlefield for the television studio to invite everyone to celebrate Independence Day at Fort Morris!

Now that you've seen him on TV, come meet him in person on July 4. Experience Revolutionary War living history with musket and cannon demonstrations, patriotic readings, colonial games, and more, all at the site where history was made.

06/28/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate Independence Day where history comes alive!

Join us at Fort Morris State Historic Site this 4th of July for a day of patriotic fun and reflection. Don't miss the reading of the Declaration of Independence at 12 PM, where the powerful words that shaped a nation come to life in a historic setting.

Bring your family, enjoy the day's activities, and celebrate the birth of our nation with us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Save THE date! 🇺🇸

06/28/2026

Check out this GPB podcast about Fort Morris: “Fort Morris is remembered for one of the most famous exchanges of the American Revolution, but the story extends far beyond the words “Come and Take It.” Archaeologist Dan Elliott joins us to explore the rise and fall of Sunbury, the strategic importance of Fort Morris, and what archaeology continues to reveal about Georgia's Revolutionary War history.”

06/21/2026

What weapons were used during the Revolutionary War? The most common weapon was the Flintlock musket carried by both British and Patriot soldiers. The muskets were not particularly accurate, but trained soldiers could load and fire them quickly. Most were fitted with bayonets, turning them into spears when fighting up close.

Rifles were also used by some militia and frontier soldiers. They were much more accurate than muskets, but took longer to reload. Cannons were another important part of warfare, defending the fort from a distance.

Visit Fort Morris to learn more about the weapons, tactics, and events of the Revolutionary War.

06/12/2026

Imagine working on a river dredging project and suddenly uncovering a piece of Revolutionary War history! The discovery occurred during the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, and researchers now consider it one of the most significant Revolutionary War artillery finds ever recovered from a single site. Link in comments: