Residents of Savannah and surrounding areas are invited to enjoy free admission to the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah for a day of engaging artist demonstrations and art projects!
In celebration of the exhibition, ‘Norman Rockwell and Peers,’ families are encouraged to come witness the talents of local children’s book illustrators and discover their own inner artists with creative studio activities.
Free admission for locals is made possible thanks to investment by the City of Savannah, The Georgia Council for the Arts, Colonial Group, Inc., and the National Endowment for the Arts.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sunday, October 20 2024, 11AM- 3PM.
Families are immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Lowcountry Turners will be making custom lathe-turned wands that will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Other activities will be led by CHS’s community partners including Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, Coastal Rail Buffs, Savannah Speech and Hearing, and Starbase Savannah.
Pie Society food truck and Savannah Square Pops will be on-site with treats available for purchase.
Sponsored by the Lesher Family Foundation, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Regions Bank, Norfolk Southern, and Colonial Group, Inc
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public, 1-4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
10/16
11/13
12/11
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Free Drawing Club for Pre-Teens & Teens
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop @ SCAD Museum of Art for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.
This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public, 4PM Wednesdays starting Oct. 2 2024
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
Drawing Club dates: 10/2
10/9
10/16
10/23
10/30
11/6
11/13
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Free admission on second Sundays
SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge. Noon-5PM on these Second Sundays.
Come to SCAD MOA for a docent-led tour presented in American Sign Language. ASL interpreters translate insight and observations for deaf and hearing-impaired audiences.
RSVP at least 48 hours prior to the tour by contacting Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu. Sign language interpreters may be requested for all SCAD MOA tours with at least two weeks’ notice.
In addition to themed weekly scheduled programs, Savannah Children’s Museum will now dedicate different days to some of their most requested activities. So plan accordingly.
SCM is now open school year hours: 9AM-3PM Wed-Sun. Learn more about Savannah Chidren’s Museum here.
Monday & Tuesday: Closed for private bookies and First Grade Title 1 Field Trips.
Wee Wonders Wednesday: STEAM-based programs designed for little learners to spark curiosity and discover their connection to the natural world.
Tortoise & Turtle Thursday: Visitors have a chance to meet SCM’s Russian Tortoise as well as SCM’s yellow-bellied slider Pogo. Learn facts about their friendly reptiles and opportunities to touch and observe.
Farm Friday: Visitors will have an opportunity to explore Frogtown Garden and learn about a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are growing. Be sure to ask for a sample of SCM’s Farm to Table snack of the day.
Surprise Saturday: Educators will rotate some of the Favorite Programs that will be sure to educate and WOW visitors.
Sensory Art Sunday: Come to the Arty Party where visitors have the opportunity to explore Sensory Process Art projects to express themselves through creative, hands-on, and sometimes MESSY activities.
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Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop @ SCAD Museum of Art for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.
This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public, 4PM Wednesdays starting Oct. 2 2024
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
Drawing Club dates: 10/2
10/9
10/16
10/23
10/30
11/6
11/13
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Free admission on second Sundays
SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge. Noon-5PM on these Second Sundays.
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public, 1-4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
10/16
11/13
12/11
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ASL Tours @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
Come to SCAD MOA for a docent-led tour presented in American Sign Language. ASL interpreters translate insight and observations for deaf and hearing-impaired audiences.
RSVP at least 48 hours prior to the tour by contacting Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu. Sign language interpreters may be requested for all SCAD MOA tours with at least two weeks’ notice.
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop @ SCAD Museum of Art for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.
This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public, 4PM Wednesdays starting Oct. 2 2024
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
Drawing Club dates:
10/30
11/6
11/13
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Free admission on second Sundays
SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge. Noon-5PM on these Second Sundays.
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public, 1-4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
11/13
12/11
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ASL Tours @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
Come to SCAD MOA for a docent-led tour presented in American Sign Language. ASL interpreters translate insight and observations for deaf and hearing-impaired audiences.
RSVP at least 48 hours prior to the tour by contacting Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu. Sign language interpreters may be requested for all SCAD MOA tours with at least two weeks’ notice.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah on certain Wednesdays, 1-4PM. See the dates below.
In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This free event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public.
Upcoming sessions include:
8/14
9/11
10/16
11/13
12/11
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SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper counties) are invited to visit free of charge.
Sunday museum hours:
Upcoming 2024 free admission Sundays are:
9/8
10/13
11/10
12/8
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Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Telfair Museums in Savannah offers fee-based afterschool classes each fall and winter for children K–12. Afterschool classes for students for Fall 2024 include painting and drawing and digital photography.
All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York Street in Savannah unless otherwise noted.
Enjoy a Back-to-School Free Family Day with activities based on our current exhibitions at the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah: A Measure of Time: Anila Quayyum Agha, Lingua Flora, and Of One Mind.
Enjoy demonstrations by local artists, including Nancey B. Price, who incorporates floral imagery into her collage works, designer Ryan Cox of the Flower Factory, and #art912 exhibiting artist Alexis Javier.
Families are also invited to create light and pattern art inspired by the work of Anila Agha and explore the Telfair’s Children’s Art Museum.
Free for all local residents thanks to investment by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Council for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Sat. Aug. 10, 10AM-5PM Free Admission to Local Residents; 1-4PM Family activities in the Jepson Center
*Free to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Bulloch, Beaufort and Jasper Counties.
Each week, the person who guesses closes to the actual number of Cammys wins a complementary Family membership and gift certificate to the museum store.
Cammy Coloring Sheet
Visit the Drop-in Studio every weekend from 10am-2pm for a fun coloring activity.
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Your support toward the Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM) will help the museum continue providing meaningful programming, encouraging a lifelong love for art and culture, and keeping the space dynamic (new upgrades coming early 2025).
Donations of any size will be celebrated with a Cammy namecard, displayed at the Jepson Center. Donate over $25 to receive a coupon redeemable at Nothing Bundt Cakes!
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are one of this city’s best kept secrets. Older kids get to focus on different innovative themes in the inspirational environs of SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. All skill levels are welcome. Dinner and supplies are provide. And Teen Nights are only $10 each.
Under the guidance of SCAD MOA educators, create a living monument in the form of a plant arrangement. Borrowing inspiration from Iván Argote’s exhibition The Burden of the Invisible, assemble large planters with native flora as an homage to your history of place. Consider how Argote’s exhibition honors people in a new way as you reimagine historical monuments of the South.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Build your own set of Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls) inspired by Cao Fei’s exhibition At the Edge of Superhumanity. With SCAD alum Abbey Wiggam (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2020) as their guide, students learn more about culturally significant relics while engaging their whimsical creativity.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
The museum space is entirely outdoors, built within the former Central of Georgia Railway repair facility and adjacent to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum features over a dozen exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, a sensory garden, and a nature kitchen.
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Watch as the talented Kip Bradley and Jennifer Nolan demonstrate their creative processes, offering inspiration to budding artists of all ages.
The museum’s interactive stations will provide endless entertainment and learning opportunities. Dive into a variety of hands-on projects such as creating intricate shell mosaics, experimenting with ceramics and adding your artistic flair to sidewalk art.
Kids and adults alike will love the face painting and the chance to explore the ocean table, a sensory experience that brings the wonders of the sea to life.
Free Waves of Wonder Family Day will be 10AM-1PM Sat. June 29 @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah.
FREE performances & activities will be 1-5PM this Sat. June 15, Savannah
Telfair Museums’ observance of Juneteenth reaches its 17th year with a day of free activities, storytelling and performance celebrating freedom and African American culture this Sat. June 15 2024 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.
The museum welcomes back Dr. Jamal Toure as the African Spirit to open the event with a libation ceremony, followed by children’s activities, storytelling, presentations by Atlanta visual and spoken word artist rEN Dillard (original co-founder of Savannah’s Spitfire Poetry Group), and a special musical performance at 3PM by Bokei Carribean Vibes Steel Drum Band.
The event is 10AM-5PM with performances and family art making activities from 1–4PM..
Free admission to the Jepson Center for local residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Jasper, and Beaufort counties.
Investment provided by the City of Savannah, Georgia Council for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Colonial Group.
Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are one of this city’s best kept secrets. Older kids get to focus on different innovative themes in the inspirational environs of SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. All skill levels are welcome. Dinner and supplies are provide. And Teen Nights are only $10 each.
Inspired by Awol Erizku’s exhibition X, SCAD alum Michael Schalk (B.F.A., photography, 2017) guides students through photographic storytelling. By incorporating sentimental elements and colors to reflect individuality, participants design a photoshoot to evoke their personalities using a cellphone camera and Polaroids shared among the group.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Meet SCAD alum Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) during this two-part series as you create and paint pottery. Source inspiration from Cammie Staros and Iván Argote’s exhibitions as you build your own clay sculpture. Return June 20 to paint narratives on your pottery.
Admission to the workshop is $20, which covers both parts of this series. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Revisit pottery design with SCAD alum Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) as you pick back up on the clay works created during part one. Fired and ready for paint, students’ vessels await painted scenes inspired by works in Cammie Staros’ Sunken City.
Admission to the workshop is free for those who attended part one of the series. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Unravel the connection between fibers, fashion, and photography found in SCAD MOA’s GENDERQUAKE exhibition with SCAD alum Kamryn Shawron (B.F.A., fibers, 2016). Create a beaded and embellished photograph while discussing the significance of textiles as a means of expression. Bring your own photograph or source one from given materials.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Under the guidance of SCAD MOA educators, create a living monument in the form of a plant arrangement. Borrowing inspiration from Iván Argote’s exhibition The Burden of the Invisible, assemble large planters with native flora as an homage to your history of place. Consider how Argote’s exhibition honors people in a new way as you reimagine historical monuments of the South.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Build your own set of Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls) inspired by Cao Fei’s exhibition At the Edge of Superhumanity. With SCAD alum Abbey Wiggam (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2020) as their guide, students learn more about culturally significant relics while engaging their whimsical creativity.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu. This event is free and open to the public.
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler is excited to announce 2024 Summer Camp!
All Campers must be registered in order to attend camp. A $25 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is REQUIRED to register your camper(s) for each week.
Camp Times are 9AM to 4PM Monday – Friday
Ages are 6 to 12
Price is $225.00 a week (including the $25 non-refundable deposit)
Includes water, snacks, lunches and all activities.
THEME: The 2024 Summer Camp theme is “Masters in the Sky │ Honoring 1944 and the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.”
There are no weekly themes this year. Camps will be tailored to the interests of the campers attending that week. ALL WEEKS WILL BE DIFFERENT and include camper’s favorite activities from our previous themes of Historic Heroes, May the 8th Air Force Be With You, & FTX Camp.
The dates are listed below.
June 3-7
June 10-14
June 17-21
June 22-28
July 8-12
July 22-26
July 29- August 2
Campers will learn about the Medal of Honor, the Mighty 8th and World War II while engaging in energetic and engaging activities such as obstacle courses, group exercises, and just being outdoors. Campers will partake in outdoor battle reenactments while learning about the real heroes that fought in them such as Audie Murphy and John Basilone. Your camper will see a piece of history; our WWII B-17 when we tour the museum. Mud, water guns, and more in our high-energy camps!
The museum space is entirely outdoors, built within the former Central of Georgia Railway repair facility and adjacent to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum features over a dozen carefully-designed exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, a sensory garden, and a nature kitchen.
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There will be enhanced programming this Memorial Day Weekend 2024 @ Old Fort Jackson in Savannah including volunteers on site on Sat. May 25 and exploring the different eras of the site’s military history on Sun. & Mon., May 26-27.
Sat. May 25 (1862 Savannah) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:20AM – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators and Volunteers will offer live music by Bella Harmony Music and activities by Union Soldiers, Confederate Soldiers and Sailors, and the Ladies Gunboat Society and Women of Savannah!
10AM -12 Pounder Cannon Firing, followed by Stations.
10:30AM – Dance.
11AM – Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah and nearby in April of 1862. Relieve the Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island.
11:30AM – Hear the conclusion, followed by the firing of our mighty 32 Pounder Cannon.
12:30AM – Dance.
12:45AM – Guard Mount.
1:15PM – Mail Cail.
1:30PM – Signaling and 6 Pounder Cannon Firing.
2PM – Hardee’s Infantry Drill Presentation.
2:20PM – Civil War Era Discipline
2:30PM – Remember the Fallen, followed by the firing of our mighty 32 Pounder Cannon.
2:45PM – Dance.
4PM – Fort closed.
Sun. May 26 (War of 1812 Savannah) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:30AM – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators will portray Regular Soldiers of the US Army and Georgia Militia Men from the War of 1812 Era while offering exciting history presentations! Learn about the construction of Savannah defenses, along with musket and heavy artillery skills.
10AM – Smythe’s Manual Infantry Presentation.
10:30AM – Stations.
11AM- Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah during the War of 1812 and Creek War. Relieve the Battle of Calabee Creek.
11:30AM – Hear the conclusion of the Battle and the defense of Savannah in late 1814, followed by the firing of our mighty 24 Pounder Cannon.
2PM – Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah during the War of 1812 and Creek War. Relieve the Battle of Calabee Creek.
2:30PM – Hear the conclusion of the Battle and the defense of Savannah in late 1814, followed by the firing of our mighty 24 Pounder Cannon.
4PM – Fort closed.
Mon. May 27 (Memorial Day) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:30AM – Stations – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators will portray Soldiers of the Four American Armies that served on the ground where Old Fort Jackson stands while offering exciting history presentations! Learn about the stories and skills of soldiers during the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, including musket firings.
11AM – 12 Pounder Cannon Firing.
11:30AM – Remember soldiers who gave their lives in battle and witness the firing of our mighty 24 and 32 Pounder Cannon, while the American Flag is raised from half mast to full mast at Noon.
1PM – Revolutionary War Era Infantry Presentation on the Parade.
1:30PM – Riverboat Salute with 6 Pounder Cannon.
2PM – Get an overview of the American Revolutionary War in Savannah and beyond. Relieve the Battle of Cowpens.
2:30PM – 24 Pounder Cannon Firing.
4PM – Fort closed.
This programming is included in site admission and FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
Memorial Day Commemoration @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond HIll is Sat. May 25, 9AM-4PM
Pay tribute to our fellow patriots who died while serving in the US military. Living history interpretations will take place throughout the day including musket and cannon firings.
Tour the fort, museum, and grounds of Fort McAllister along the banks of the Ogeechee River.
Regular Fort admission prices apply. 2PM guided tour $8 – $15
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