Monumental Moments: First Day Hike Through History

Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 2 PM - Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA - If your New Year’s resolution is to get outdoors, get some exercise, and learn fascinating history about Georgia, this is the event for you! Take a guided hike through the best-preserved Confederate earthworks. Discover the daily life of Civil War soldiers and the fort’s role in shaping our nation. Standard admission applies

Join our park rangers and follow in the footsteps of Civil War figures like General William T. Sherman, General William B. Hazen, and Rear Admiral John L. Worden. This hike is part of the Coastal Georgia “First Day Hike Through History” series, also featured at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Fort King George, Fort Morris, and Wormsloe.