Kid-Friendly Programs @ Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah
Fort Pulaski Workers Village Archeology Tour
Come on a guided archeology walk @ Fort Pulaski National Monument – located near Tybee Island just outside of Savannah.
Guided archeology walks are @ 10AM Wednesdays. These 45-minute tours start inside the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center. This program is subject to change based on weather and staff capacity. For more information, contact the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center at 912-219-4233 or fopu_information@nps.gov
During Fort Pulaski’s eighteen years of construction, hundreds of people of all backgrounds lived on Cockspur Island. Archeological work into the Workers Village has led to fascinating findings about how these people lived. Join a park archeologist or staff member for a guided walk revealing this period in Fort Pulaski National Monument’s history.
The guided walk follows the North Pier Trail and is about .5 miles total (out-and-back). The trail is either paved or on hard-packed sand, but some archeological resources are in grassy areas. Remember to bring water and bug spray.
Learn more here.
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Daily Ranger Talks @ Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah
Ranger Talks at Fort Pulaski take place inside of historic Fort Pulaski daily. These programs typically begin in the fort’s parade ground, but start locations vary based on weather conditions. Call the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center (912-219-4233) for more information.
11-11:30AM Daily.
Ranger talk programs last for approximately 30 minutes and cover a range of information about Fort Pulaski’s history, as well as information about the natural and cultural heritage of Cockspur Island.
This program is subject to change based on weather and staff capacity. For more information, contact the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center at 912-219-4233 or fopu_information@nps.gov
Learn more here.
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Junior Ranger Programs for Kids @ National Parks/Monuments
Fort Pulaski National Monument’s Junior Ranger Program is a fun way for kids to get the most out of their fort visit.
Children (and adults) of all ages can participate in the Junior Ranger Program. Handbooks are available inside the Visitor Center. By doing the activities, children earn a badge and a certificate. It may take up to two hours to complete the book.
Learn more here.
Nearby national parks/monuments that have Junior Ranger programs include:
* Reconstruction Era National HIstoric Park, Beaufort SC. Includes: Old Beaufort Firehouse, Penn Center, (St. Helena Is.), Camp Saxton (Port Royal) Free admission. Learn more here.
* Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie national monuments, Charleston, S.C. Info on these forts Junior Ranger program here.
* Cumberland Island National Seashore, St. Mary’s Ga. Junior Ranger info here.
* Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Is., Ga. Info on the Fort Frederica National Monument Junior Ranger Program here.
* Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park, Macon, Ga.. Info on Ocmulgee’s National Monument Junior Ranger Program here.
* Congaree National Park, Columbia, SC. Info on Junior Ranger Program here.
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