Friends of Fort McAllister State Historic Park

Friends of Fort McAllister State Historic Park Located just south of Savannah and on the bank of the Ogeechee River, this park is the home of the b The museum and fort are open every day from 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $6.50 for adults, $6.00 Seniors, $3.75 Youth, 5 and under are free)

The state park area is open for picnicing, fishing, hiking, biking, etc. from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. ($5 Parkpass per vehicle)

Upcoming park events**For more information on any event, please call (912) 727-2339 **-Volunteers welcome-Monday, June 8...
05/30/2026

Upcoming park events
**For more information on any event, please call (912) 727-2339 **
-Volunteers welcome-

Monday, June 8th 2026
Junior Ranger camp ages 10 to 12
June 8th through June 11th

Saturday, June 13th/14th 2026
22nd Georgia Heavy Artillery Muster event

Monday, June 15th 2026
Junior Ranger camp ages 4 to 6
June 15th to June 18th

Monday, June 22nd, 2026
Junior Ranger camp ages 7 to 9.
June 22nd to 25th

Saturday, July 4th, 2026
250th Independence Day celebration
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

During the Civil War, parents of sons younger than the enlistment age would often vouch for their sons, claiming they we...
05/25/2026

During the Civil War, parents of sons younger than the enlistment age would often vouch for their sons, claiming they were of legal age to join the army. Enlistment bonuses were often used to entice enlistments and commonly amounted to $500, divided into two parts: half paid upon enlistment and the remaining half at the end of the service.

Many used this money to buy farmland, with the average farm costing about $500. The parents would get the first $250, and the son would receive the other $250 at the end of his service. If the son died before collecting, his parents would receive the final $250 to complete the farmland payment.
Hence, the term "He bought the farm."

Source:
The incomparable Talley Kirkland
Fort McAllister State Historic Park

On Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, the Friends of Fort McAllister State Park took part in the Memorial Day event at Fort McAll...
05/25/2026

On Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, the Friends of Fort McAllister State Park took part in the Memorial Day event at Fort McAllister. The 22nd Georgia Heavy Artillery, now part of our Friends Group and the park's home unit, joined us. These dedicated living historians delivered an excellent portrayal of the fort's history to visitors. The day's activities included cannon and musket-firing demonstrations, period music performed by soldiers, and fort tours, culminating in the folding of the US flag to honor those who sacrificed their lives defending the nation. All activities were warmly appreciated by our guests.

It's not ALL cannons and gunfire at Fort McAllister State Historic Park....
05/24/2026

It's not ALL cannons and gunfire at Fort McAllister State Historic Park....

05/24/2026

Jake Korpi

05/24/2026

String music

Memorial Day Commeration
05/24/2026

Memorial Day Commeration

Thank you to ALL who participated in today's MEMORIAL DAY COMMERATION...THANKS to the 22 GEORGIA HEAVY ARTILLERY...Honor...
05/24/2026

Thank you to ALL who participated in today's MEMORIAL DAY COMMERATION...
THANKS to the 22 GEORGIA HEAVY ARTILLERY...

Honoring those who gave their lives in the defense of this country is why people are off work on Monday.

Losing lives is tragic...
Forgetting is worse...

A Look Back at Fort McAllister HistoryDaily life at Fort McAllister State Historic ParkWhen off duty, the soldiers of Fo...
05/18/2026

A Look Back at Fort McAllister History
Daily life at Fort McAllister State Historic Park

When off duty, the soldiers of Fort McAllister frequently engaged in pursuits such as hunting, fishing, crabbing, and gathering oysters. Bathing in the river was restricted to Monday, Thursday, and Saturday after 6:00 p.m. Some tried their hand at gardening, and Captain Dixon maintained a small farm where he not only gardened but also raised livestock. While the garrison prospered, the fence around the garden became a bone of contention because some soldiers had a habit of taking the fence rails for firewood. This prompted Major Anderson to issue an order that the burning and destruction of the rails on the fence around the post garden were strictly forbidden, and anyone found guilty would be severely punished. While enlisted men could go only half a mile from the post office, officers could pay social calls and visit friends in the surrounding area.

Source:
The Guardian of Savannah
Fort McAllister, Georgia, in the Civil War and Beyond
By Roger S. Durham

Thanks to the CS HEAVY ARTILLERY and Friends of Fort McAllister State Historic Park for the work in the refurbishment o...
05/18/2026

Thanks to the CS HEAVY ARTILLERY and Friends of Fort McAllister State Historic Park for the work in the refurbishment of our HOT SHOT GUN...
This is no replica...
Its the real deal...
Progress made...
Work continues....

Address

3894 Fort McAllister Rd (GA Highway 144 Spur)
Richmond Hill, GA
31324

Telephone

+19127272339

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