Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails - Events
June - July - August - September - October - November - December
| JULY 2008 |
| Rescuing a Piece of Romantic History - July 1 through 31, 9:00 am to 4:45 pm, Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site, #1 Public Square, Dahlonega. Sweetheart jewelry, mementos from the Civil War given by soldiers to their loved ones, will be on display all month. Admission: $2.50 to $4.00. Directions: GA Hwy. 400 to U.S. Hwy. 19, then north to center of town. 706-864-2257, http://gastateparks.org/info/dahlonega/. |
| July 4th Celebration - Friday, July 4, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Fort McAllister State Historic Park, Richmond Hill. Celebrate our nation’s birthday with the troops of Fort McAllister. Cannon firings, musket firings, blacksmithing and historical games will run all day. Admission: $2.50 to $4.00. Directions: I-95, Exit #90, then 10 miles east via GA Hwy. 144, look for signs. 912-727-2339, http://gastateparks.org/. |
| Ol’ Time Fourth at Jarrell Plantation - Friday, July 4, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, near Juliette. A noon reading of the Declaration of Independence is followed by 3-legged race, sack race, egg toss, tug-of-war and old fashioned Independence Day fun. Demonstrations of traditional crafts and skills are ongoing throughout the day. Jarrell Plantation was visited by part of Sherman’s army during its “March to the Sea.” Admission $2.50 to $4.00. Directions: Southbound I-75 to Exit #185, east on GA Hwy. 18, look for signs. Northbound I-75 to Exit #171, north on U.S. Hwy. 23, then east on GA Hwy. 18, look for signs. 478-986-5172, http://gastateparks.org/info/jarrell. |
| Johnson County's Sesquicentennial Birthday - Friday, July 4, downtown Wrightsville. Come celebrate Johnson County's 150th birthday, with arts & crafts, street dancing, a parade, fireworks, contests, tours of historic sites, Civil War living history displays and much more. Admission: Free to most events. Directions: I-16 to Exit #71, then Georgia Hwy. 15 north about 20 miles. 478-864-1700, redhillfarms@yahoo.com. |
| Celebrate America at Fort Pulaski - Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah. Help celebrate the nations’ birthday with a special patriotic living history event at Fort Pulaski. Highlights include cannon firings, patriotic music performed by Savannah’s Sinfonietta Brass Players, and a recreation of a historic 1860s baseball game. Admission: $3.00. From I-16, take U.S. Highway 80 East. Follow signs for Fort Pulaski, Tybee Island and beaches. Fort Pulaski National Monument entrance is approximately 15 miles east of downtown Savannah. 912-786-5787, www.nps.gov/fopu/index.htm. |
| Cool History - Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6, National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus, 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. This program utilizes the museums interior interpretive spaces to bring actual events from the Civil War to life. Past programs have included the attack on the Water Witch, Blockade Running from Havana, a report on the mission of the HL Hunley, Medical demonstrations, the Battle of Memphis, the surrender of the CSS Tennessee, and the capture of the CSS Atlanta. Directions: I-185 to Exit #6, west on Macon Road, which changes to Wynnton Road, then south on 10th Avenue. 706-327-9798, www.portcolumbus.org. |
| Civil War Journeys at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace - Fridays, July 11 & 25, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah. Explore Savannah’s Civil War experience. From battles to surrender, shortages and trials, through the visit of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman, the story is always engaging. Like many American families, the Gordon’s had kith and kin fighting on both sides of the conflict. Expert professional staff lead an in-depth tour of the Juliette Low Birthplace with a focus on the Civil War era. Reservations required. Admission: $15.00. Directions: I-16 east to downtown Savannah, north on Montgomery Street, then east on Oglethorpe Avenue. 912-233-4501, http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/birthplace/. |
| Atlanta
International Military Show - Friday & Saturday, July 11
& 12, North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court,
Norcross. Buy, sell or
trade |
| Sacred Sounds at the Ringgold Depot - Friday, July 11, 7:30 pm, Historic Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Ringgold. Gospel music featuring professional entertainers and groups. Admission: $5.00. Directions: I-75 to Exit #348, north on Ga. Hwy. 151 to Nashville Street in Ringgold (a.k.a. U.S. Hwy. 41), then right on Nashville Street to Depot Street. The depot is on the left. 706-935-5290, www.cityofringgold.com. |
| Kennesaw Mountain Trails Workday - Saturday, July 12, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. The Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club helps maintain the trails at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. There are no membership requirements other than a willingness to work. Trail building experience not necessary. Meet at the park maintenance area behind the Visitor Center. The Park provides all necessary tools and safety equipment. 770-427-4686, www.nps.gov/kemo/index.htm. |
| The Ringgold Opry - Saturday, July 12, 7:00 pm, Historic Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot Street, Ringgold. An evening of acoustic bluegrass and country music. Professionals and amateurs alike join together in jam sessions and concerts. Free admission. Directions: I-75 to Exit #348, north on Ga. Hwy. 151 to Nashville Street in Ringgold (a.k.a. U.S. Hwy. 41), then right on Nashville Street to Depot Street. The depot is on the left. 706-935-5290, www.cityofringgold.com. |
| School of the Sailor Summer Camp - Monday through Friday, July 14 to 18, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus, 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. Children ages 9 to 13 are invited to participate in the summer camp program. Students will be instructed on various aspects of sailor life to include cutlass drill, musket drill, signal flags, cannon drill, boat drill, and much more. Registration: $125.00 per child, which includes a sailor shirt, hat, and lunch daily. Directions: I-185 to Exit #6, west on Macon Road, which changes to Wynnton Road, then south on 10th Avenue. 706-327-9798, www.portcolumbus.org. |
| Junior Ranger Day Camp and Cookout - Tuesday through Saturday, July 15 through 19, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site, Irwinville. Park staff will present a nature/history/wildlife camp for children ages 6-12. Register by July 13 at 5:00 pm. A badge ceremony and cookout for parents and children that enrolled in the Junior Ranger Camp will be held July 19 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Tuition: $25.00 per child. Directions: I-75 to Exit #78, go east 14 miles on GA Hwy. 32 to Irwinville. Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile to the site (on left). 229-831-2335, http://gastateparks.org/info/jeffd/. |
| Bartow Soldiers Summer Camp - July 21 through 25, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Bartow History Center, 13 North Wall Street, Cartersville. Boys, get ready to enjoy a week of activities based on what life was like in Bartow County during the Civil War. We will participate in craft projects, taste Civil War era food, reenact camp life, and learn the music and games of the time. Registration: $100. Directions: I-75 to Exit #288 (Cartersville/Main Street) and go west. Turn right after the 4th traffic light (and just before the railroad tracks) onto Wall Street/Museum Drive. Go 1-1/2 blocks and the Bartow History Center is on the right, next to The Grand Theatre. 770-382-3818, www.bartowhistorycenter.org/. |
| Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Journey In Time Exhibit - January 26 through September 7, Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. Explore the physical, cultural, ideological borders that contributed to the Civil War through computer programs and interactive artifact reproductions. By looking at the way borders were drawn and perceived before, during, and after the War, visitors develop a deeper comprehension of the different and sometimes contentious meanings of personal “liberty.” Admission fee. Directions: I-75 to Exit #273, turn west on Wade Green Road (which becomes Cherokee Street). The museum is on the right hand side; parking is directly across the street on the left. 770-427-2117, http://southernmuseum.org/. |