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WHAT: Candle Lantern Tour. Step into the enchanting glow of history with an exclusive guided candlelit tour of the Civil War's Fort McAllister! Since 1979, this annual tradition has captivated visitors. Engage with soldiers dutifully performing their evening tasks, and civilians showcasing their daily challenges of Civil War life. Explore the blacksmith's shop, hot shot furnace, hospital, powder magazine, barracks, and jail each filled with fascinating stories waiting to be discovered. Don't miss the exclusive nighttime cannon firings. WHERE: Fort McAllister State Historic Park Visitor Center 3894 Fort McAllister Road Richmond Hill, Georgia WHEN: Saturday, October 14, 2023 Tours are 30 minutes each. The first tour will begin at 6:40 pm and the last tour will begin at 9:30 pm. Tour times selected at the time of registration (pre-registration required by phone) MORE: $25.00 per person (ages 2 and under are free) Pre-registration is required for this event by calling the park office at 912.727.2339. Guests are encouraged to leave their flashlights at home in favor of an authentic candlelight setting. For more information contact www.gastateparks.org/fortmcallister ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER: Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads but did not fall until 1864 -- ending Gen. William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea.” Visitors can explore the grounds with cannons, a furnace, bombproof, barracks, palisades and more, while a Civil War museum contains artifacts, a video, and gift shop. Nestled among giant live oaks, Spanish moss, and salt marsh, this park is a beautiful location for camping, fishing, boating and picnicking. Seven cabins sit on stilts near the marsh, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The shaded campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp, fishing dock, and nature trail. A large picnic area offers river views and playgrounds, while another boat ramp provides access to the Ogeechee River. For more information, visit www.gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister.