Historic Site
(912) 353-3023
A breathtaking avenue lined with live oaks leads to the tabby ruins of Wormsloe, the colonial estate constructed by Noble Jones, one of Georgia's first settlers. Jones was an English physician and carpenter who carved out an even wider career in the colonial wilderness. He came to Savannah with James Oglethorpe in 1733 and commanded a company of Marines charged with Georgia's coastal defense. Jones served as constable, Indian agent, surveyor (laying out New Ebenezer and Augusta) and member of the Royal Council. He was also one of few original settlers to survive hunger, plague, Indians, Spaniards and a new environment.
The tabby ruins on the Isle of Hope remind us of the dreams and lives of British colonists who settled Georgia. Today, visitors can view artifacts excavated at Wormsloe and a film about the founding of the 13th colony. A scenic nature trail leads to the living history area where, during special programs, costumed staff show skills and crafts necessary to early settlers. During early February of each year, the site hosts "Colonial Faire and Muster" highlighting 18th century life, military drills, craft demonstrations, music and dance. This site is on the Colonial Coast Birding Trail.
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Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 2-5:30PM; Closed Monday (except holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
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Note: Wormsloe Historic Site has no reservable facilities.
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Events
Tools and Skills that built a Colony
Saturday, Aug 30, 2008 11 AM - 4 PM
 Watch craft demonstrations from the Colonial period, such as woodworking, blacksmithing, candle making, spinning, dying, and cooking. $2.50 - $4. 912-353-3023. |
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Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe
Sunday, Dec 14, 2008 2 AM - 5 PM
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Admission: $2.50-$4.
Group rates available with advance notice.
FACILITIES:
Tabby Ruins
Museum
Gift Shop
Nature Trail
Picnic Area
Bus Parking
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Fort McAllister State Historic Park (camping/cottages)
Fort Morris State Historic Site
Skidaway Island State Park (camping)
Bonaventure Cemetery
Fort Pulaski
Historic Savannah, Georgia
Old Fort Jackson
Tybee Island Beaches
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