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Saturday,
December
7, 2013
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Want to learn about nature as a family? Come to our “fundana” activities each month and learn about a different topic. There will be 12 quests and at each program the family will receive one bandana about the topic. The family that completes the most quests will receive a bonus bandana for the entire family. Register in advance. $10 per family $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Celebrate a country Christmas from around 1900. Greenery and grapevine wreathes make the houses festive, a tree with homemade decorations, real, wearable stockings, and simple gifts. And of course spiced apple cider, cookies, and fireside stories. $4-$6.50 478-986-5172.
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We are collecting care-package items with Operation Stars and Stripes for those soldiers who don't receive packages from home. Playing cards, sudoku and word search books, new or gently used CD's/DVD's, beef jerky, trail mix and powder drink mixes in individual servings are being sought. $7-$10. 706-655-5870.
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World War Veterans will be in the museum to meet with guest. Living History with Kellys Zeroes will take place in the museum and a re-enactment of the Declaration of War will be delivered by President Roosevelt. Operation Stars and Stripes will be collecting gift donations for troops serving in Afghanistan. $8-$12. 706-655-5870.
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The Dirty Spokes running race series includes four state parks: Red Top Mountain, Unicoi, Fort Yargo and Victoria Bryant. Dates and distances vary. Visit http://www.dirtyspokes.com/victoria-bryant-georgia-series/ for more information and to register. Race Fee plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday,
December
14, 2013
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On December 13, 1864, General Sherman ended his March to the Sea by ordering his troops to take Fort McAllister. Come and watch as we reenact this historically significant moment in our country's history. Program & demonstration from 9am - 4pm. Battle at 5:00pm. Adults $6.50, Seniors $6.00, Youth (6-17) $3.75, 5 & Under Free. 912.727.2339.
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Get away from the over-commercialization of the holidays and visit Fort Morris for a more peaceful celebration. Join park staff for colonial refreshments, a yule log, bonfire, 18th century music, caroling, dance and firing of the Christmas guns. 912-884-5999.
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Join us to usher in the holiday season. Visit with Santa, enjoy storytelling, hayrides, a marshmallow roast and homemade refreshments. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Meet Santa and enjoy some home made baked goods, hot coco, Christmas carols, and ornament making. The beach shelter will be decorated with lights for all to enjoy. $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
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The Christmas tree takes the center stage as living history performers "Robert Toombs Family and Friends" celebrate
post colonial Christmas traditions through the early 1900s. Free Admission. 706-678-2226.
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Children can ride the Warm Springs Choo-Choo to Mustian Place where a real train conductor will read The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Refreshments will be served along with a visit from Santa. Children will receive a reindeer bell as a gift. Train will depart from the Memorial Fountain at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. $8-$12. 706-655-5870.
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Join us for the 10th Annual Tree Lighting of a 35-foot live Blue Spruce. Also caroling, hayrides, Santa Claus visit, bonfires, hot chocolate and cider. 706-745-2628.
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Sunday,
December
15, 2013
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Take a mile and a half hike under the full moon. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Monday,
December
16, 2013
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Take a mile and a half hike under the full moon. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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