Old Fort Jackson Birthday Celebration, Savannah
Sunday, April 9th, 2023This Sat. May 6 special programs & cannon firing @ this historic Savannah landmark
Celebrate Old Fort Jackson’s 215th birthday this Sat. May 6 2023, 9:30AM-2:30PM.
Uniformed Resource Educators portraying American soldiers from The American Revolution, The War of 1812, and The American Civil War will be @ Old Fort Jackson in Savannah to lead programs and provide demonstrations of historical weaponry.
9:30AM – Visit with Resource Educators portraying American soldiers who served at the site between 1775 and 1865.
11AM – Celebrate the 215th birthday of Fort James Jackson with a special program and firing of multiple cannon, including an original early 19th century 24 Pounder Gun -the first firing since its restoration by Coastal Heritage Society in 2022.
1PM – Visit with Resource Educators portraying the Savannah Republican Blues in 1860, take part in writing with pen and ink and learn about the revolver and sword.
1:30PM – Riverboat Salute – Join in signaling and firing the 6 Pounder Cannon to salute the Georgia Queen Riverboat and its passengers.
2PM – Gilham’s Infantry Presentation, followed by the firing of the 12 Pounder Mountain Howitzer.
Learn more here.
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