From 1721-1736, Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America. A cypress blockhouse, barracks and palisaded earthen fort were constructed in 1721 by scoutmen led by Colonel John "Tuscarora Jack" Barnwell. For the next seven years, His Majesty's Independent Company garrisoned the fort. After the fort was abandoned, General James Oglethorpe brought Scottish Highlanders to the site 1736. The settlements, called Darien, eventually became a foremost export center of lumber until 1925. Using old records and drawings, this 18th century frontier fortication on the Altamaha River has been reconstructed for public tours. A museum and film cover the Guale Indians, the Santo Domingo de Talaje mission, Fort King George, the Scots of Darien and 19th century sawmilling. In addition to the fort replica, remains of three sawmills and tabby ruins are still visible.
Location:
P O Box 711, Darien Georgia
Telephone
912-437-4770
Other History nearby:
(St Simons Island) Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum
(St Simons Island) Christ Church
(Darien) Fort King George State Historic Site
(Midway) Fort Morris State Historic Site
(Brunswick) Gallery On New Castle
(Brunswick) Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
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04/19 Coming to The Darien area
Azalea Festival Valdosta GA March9-10 Free admission to a festival drawing 20,000 people from all over the Southeast and beyond.
George's Music Springing the Blues Festival Jacksonville Beach FL April5-7 Springing The Blues is a free outdoor blues music festival designed to celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts. The three-day oceanfront event features a number of renowned blues performers as well as numerous displays and activities geared for the entire family.
Vidalia Onion Festival Vidalia GA April18-21 Cooking School, Miss and Little Miss Vidalia Onion Pageants, Onion Maze, Onion Cook-off, Tasting Competition, The Onion Run, parades, carnival, rodeo, street dance, onion shootgun shoot, as well as a Dutch oven cooking demonstration.
Bradford County Florida Strawberry Festival Starke FL April20-21 Family Fun; Entertainment; FREE Train Rides and Bounce House; Strawberry 5k Run; Food and Craft Vendors.
A Taste of Saint Augustine Saint Augustine FL April27 A Taste of St. Augustine has grown to be the city's premiere outdoor food festival, conveniently located at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on A1A South. This signature food festival serves up exciting 'tastes' from over 20 of St. Augustine's famous restaurants.
Woodbine Crawfish Festival Woodbine GA April26-27 The annual Crawfish Festival is a family oriented event and offers something for all ages from children's amusements to arts & crafts, to cloggers, square dancers and live bands.
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