Experience our premier event of the year, the Candle Lantern Tour- an annual tradition since 1979! Take an entertaining 30-minute guided candlelit tour through time with stops at the blacksmith’s shop, hospital, powder magazine, barracks jail, and more. Watch out – there may be a sneak attack by Union ships in the river! Don’t miss the exclusive nighttime cannon firings. This is a fun event for groups!

Tours begin at 6:40 pm and last about 30 minutes each. The last tour ends at 10 pm.

*NOTE: You will need to arrive to the park at least 15 minutes before your tour start time. Tours leave promptly and cannot wait for you if you are late.

Cost: $25 per person (no ParkPass needed). Children two and under are free.

Touts need to be reserved in advance by phone. Preregister calling the park office at 912-727-2339 where you can reserve your time slot and pay. Or, visit the park office at 3894 Fort McAllister Rd.

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 or call the park office at 912-727-2339.