State park and historic site programs and special events November 1979 - May 1980

SPRING WILDFLOWERS Unicoi State Park April 25-27
Organized wildflower walks, slide shows, and lectures will help both the novice and the experienced wildflower enthusiast better appreciate the colorful and beautiful world of mountain wildflowers. Begins Friday evening. Helen (404)878-2201.
May
SPRING PARK EXPEDITION Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park May 3-4
Enjoy an overnight backpacking adventure led by naturalists on the crest of Pine Mountain. Spring flowers will be blooming, and the nights will be comfortable . Limited to 15 participants with advance reservations accepted, only between March 1 and April 1, 1980. Reservations confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis . Participants must provide their own equipment, food and transportation to the park. There is no charge for the twelve-mile hike. For more information, call (404)656-7092.
GLADES AND GLASS Hofwyi-Broadfield Plantation May 4
Enjoy springtime on the marsh as you take a nature walk out to the rice fields on this 19th century plantation; birdwatching, the history of the live oak and the identification of freshwater marsh vegetation will be part of the tour. Learn how rice culture adapted to the coastal environment and flourished for over a century, and look at 19th and early 20th century bottles uncovered in Glynn County. Brunswick (912)264-9263 .
Daily and weekly schedules of organized actiVIties taking place on each of these sites will be posted on the sites. Check the bulletin boards for time and locations of programs. Have a fun-filled and memorable winter at all 54 of your st?.te parks and historic sites!
NOTE: Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of information in this pamphlet. Because unforeseen circumstances could cause the date or location of an event to be changed, interested persons should contact either the individual site or the Atlanta office before making final plans to attend any of the events.

Got a question about a trip you want to make? Would you like printed material? Interested in a civic club speaker? Want to know more about parks and historic sites operated by the Department of Natural Resources? To obtain this information, contact your nearest Parks and Historic Sites Regional Office. Ask for either the Regional Supervisor or the Regional Naturalist.
Region I Office (North Georgia). Unicoi State Park, P. 0. Box 148, Helen, Ga. 30545 (404) 878-2635. Region II Office (Upper Piedmont, East Georgia). Route 2, Box 119-C, Social Circle, Ga. 30279 (404) 656-5717. Region Ill Office (Southwest Georgia). 2024 Newton Road, Albany, Ga. 31705 (912) 439-4402. Region IV Office (Southeast Georgia), 209Y2 Railroad Street, McRae, Ga. 31055 (912) 868-5949.
PARK HOURS: Open 7 a.m. - Clsoe 10 p.m., except Stephen C. Foster, Panola Mountain, Providence Canyon, Sweetwater Creek.
HISTORIC SITE HCJURS: Open 9 a.m. - Close 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday;.. Sunday, Open 2 p.m. - Close 5:30 p.m . Closed M~ndays (except holiday Mondays), Christmas and Thanksgiving.
The Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer and offers all persons the opportunity to compete and participate in each area of DNR employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or other non-merit factors. Quantity 50,000. $48.58/1,000. Printed 10/79.
The State Parks and Historic Sites of Georgia are administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division, 270 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334. For information call Interpretive Programming, 404/656-7092.
PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC SITES DIVISION GEORGIA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES 270 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30334

:ate Park and
Historic Site Programs
and Special Events
Nov. 79-May 1980
Received
JAN 311980

January
ENERGY MONTH All sites
Begin the new year with a look at ways to better conserve and use natural resources. Films and exhibits on parks and historic sites provide better underst~nding of our resources. For more information, call Programming Unit (404) 656-7092.
February
MAJOR JOHN B. GALLIE DAY Fort McAllister Historic Site February 2
This program marks the 117th Anniversary of Major Gallie's death while defending the fort in 1863. Confederate reenactment troops and the Savannah Celtic Pipe Band will be on hand. Richmond Hill (912)727-2339.
MOUNTAIN MUSIC/DANCE WEEKEND Unicoi State Park February 8-9
This weekend, you can learn to dance Mountain style! Mountain Round Dance and Clogging workshops will be held. Many of the area's finest musicians will be on hand to pick and sing for you. Begins Friday evening. Helen (404) 8 7 8-2 201.
GEORGIA DAY Wormsloe Historic Site February 12
Celebrate the founding of Georgia in a special program that takes you back to the year 1733 when James Oglethorpe's colonists landed at Yamacraw Bluff (Savannah). Learn why Georgia was founded and who settled it as you tour the tabby ruins on the estate of one of Georgia's original colonists. Savannah (912)352-2548.
FIFTH ANNUAL FIRESIDE CRAFT/ART SHOW Unicoi State Park February 16-17
Many of the Southeast's finest craftpersons will be on hand to exhibit and sell their work at Unicoi's Lodge/ Conference Center. Show hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. Overnight accommodations are available at Unicoi and in the nearby town of Helen. (404 )878-2201.
CAMP LIFE OF THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER Alexander H. Stephens State Park February 23
Come see an authentic Civil War camp with the meals, utensils, shelters, and practices of the Confederate soldier away from the battle. On the grounds of Liberty Hall, the home of Alexander H. Stephens, Vice-President of the Confederacy. Crawfordville (404)456-2602.

March
BLOCKADE RUNNER DAYS Fort McAllister Historic Site March 1
The story of the Blockade Runner NASHVILLE and its destruction off the fort in 1863 will be highlighted. Blockade running comparisons between "then" and "now" will be made with exhibits from the U.S. Customs Service and the Coast Guard. Richmond Hill (912)727-2339.

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HUNTER~ WEEKEND Unicoi State Park March 14-15

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The Natiunal Wild Turkey Federation and Unicoi present a turkey hunter's delight. Beginning Friday evening, the weekend will include programs on turkey management, hunting techniques, and calling. Saturday afternoon features a special Turkey Calling Contest with trophies being awarded to Junior and Adult division winners. Registration covering all programs will be $2.00 for adults-under 12 free (calling contest ,only, $1.00). Proceeds go to the Georgia Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation. Room reservations at the Unicoi Lodge should be made before February 14th, by calling (404)878-2201.

ARTIFACTS IDENTIFICATION DAYS Etowah Mounds Archaeological Area March 15-16
Have your artifacts identified and your questions about Georgia's original inhabitants answered by professional archaeologists. Saturday 9:00 to 5:00. Sunday 2:00 to 5:30. Cartersville (404)382-2704.
SPRING ORIENTEERING Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park March 28-30
Classes will prepare participants ,for successful running of any of the three beginner or intermediate level orienteering courses. Set-up on Pine Mountain. Pre-registration $1 .00. Pine Mountain (404)656-7092.
WILDFLOWERS OF THE OKEFENOKEE Stephen C. Foster State Park March 28 -30
A place of beauty and wonder any time of year, the Okefenokee Swamp becomes a magical place in the spring . The cypress trees, the heath, jessamine and other native shrubs and wildflowers, will be budding. Come and explore the mysterious Swamp in the Spring. Fargo
(912)637-5274. Park hours 6:3b a.m. to 8:30p.m .

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April
SCHOOL DAYS Unicoi State Park Month of April
This month Unicoi will serve as an Environmental Education Center for classes and organized groups wishing to explore the great outdoors. Park staff will be available to assist in the planning and coordination of your trip. Reservations are required and will be accepted beginning March 1, 1980. Helen (404 )878-2201.
RURAL SPRINGTIME Jarrell Plantation April 5-6
Spring activities on the historic farm. Working with the mule and planting of crops. Steam engines in operation. Blacksmithing and shop tool repairs. Spinning and weaving demonstration, wood burning stove cooking, soapmaking, spring cleaning with the cornshuck mop. Juliette (912) 986-5172.
WILDERNESS SKILLS WEEKEND Amicalola Falls State Park April11-12
Discover more about the U.S. Forest Service and the wilderness areas that it administers in the Southeast. Sessions will demonstrate the skills necessary to meet the basic needs of food, water, warmth and shelter. Also advice on first aid, backpacking equipment and places to g':> in North Georgia. Dawsonville (404)265-2885.
DISCOVER SKIDAWAY Skidaway Island State Park April11-13
Visit the Georgia Coast in the spring along with the migrating warblers and other songbirds. Observe wading birds feeding in the salt marshes at low tide and explore the forest and salt flats. Learn more about the natural and human history of this inland barrier island during a rumper bumper ride. Savannah (912)352-8599.
AND THAT WAS THE WAY IT WAS? Kolomoki Mounds State Park April11-13
From evidence gathered by archaeologists we can piece together what the life of the Kolomoki Indians was like. Well, at least what we think it was like. Help reconstruct the Kolomoki Culture in an experiment with archaeology. (Blakely (912)723-5296.

SPRING WILDFLOWERS OF PANOLA MOUNTAIN Panola Mountain State Park April 19
Slide programs, walks and activities designed to help you discover the fascinating world of a granite outcrop in spring. Call the park at 404/474-2914 for more information on activities planned for this day.
INDIAN SKILLS DAYS Etowah Mounds Historic Site April 19-20
Try your arm by throwing a spear with an atlatl. Observe basketmaking, flint chipping, and blowgun demonstrations. All day Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Cartersville (404) 382-2704.
SPRING WILDFLOWERS Providence Canyon State Park April19-20
Providence Canyon is a place of magical beauty in the spring when the rhododendron, wild ginger, trillium and other wildflowers come into bloom. Come and explore the wonders of this mysterious canyon. Lumpkin (912) 838-6202.
ROSE SHOW WEEK Lapham-Patterson House April 22-29
In conjunction with the annual Rose Show Week in Thomasville, Rose Sunday and other special programs will be held in this Victorian home. Thomasville (912)226-0405.
BIRDING IN THE OKEFENOKEE Stephen C. Foster State Park April 25-27
Herons, egrets, ospreys, and alligators invite you to explore the land and waters of the Trembling Earth. Numerous swamp flowers will be in bloom. Birdwalks, boat tours, and birding workshops will introduce you to the Great Swamp. Fargo (912)637-5274.
WILDFLOWERS WEEKEND Black Rock Mountain State Park April 25-27
Discover many species of wildflowers native to the Great Smoky Mountains through lectures, slide presentations, and hikes. Mountain City (404)746-2141.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Year-round
DAILY FARM ACTIVITIES Jarrell Plantation Feeding and caring for barnyard animals; crop cultivation and gardening. Seasona l chores and special interpretation around the Pl antation Shop, Mi ll Com plex, and Antebellu m Home. Self-guided Tours and pre-arranged Interpreti ve Tours for organized groups, including the Junior Ranger Program for 8-14 year olds . Jul iette (912)986-5172.
VICTORIAN ERA IN GEORGIA Lapham-Patterson House Seminars on Victorian culture, antiqu es care, and historical dress-making will be a few of the specia l programs at this architectural landmark of the Victori an Era in Georgia . Be on the lookout for special programs throughout th e year . For dates and further information, contact the site superintendent . Thom asvil le (912)226-0405 .
November
UNICOI HARVEST Unicoi State Park November 2-3 Take part in a Mountain Fall Harvest including making cider, a shucking bee, mountain crafts, and even an oldfashioned Mountain Hoed own. Helen (404)878-2201.
ORIENTEERING WEEKEND Alexander H. Stephens State Park November 3-4 Learn the skills of land navigation with topographic maps and compasses and put these ski ll s to practice over courses laid out in the park. Crawfordvill e (404)456-2602.
GUMLOG SOUEEZIN' AND DANCING DAY Tugaloo State Park November 11 Turn apple squeezin's into cid er in the morning, have an old-fashioned round dance workshop in the afternoon and a covered dish supper with a dance afterwards. Lavonia (404 )356-4362.

BEGINNING ORIENTEERING AND BACKPACKING Unicoi State Park November 16-17 Programs Friday evening through Saturday will benefit individuals interested in taking first steps into orienteering and backpacking . Weekend includes an overnight outing (Saturday night) limited to 15 pre-registered participants. All other related programs and workshops are unlimited. To pre-register for the overnight outing or for more information, call (404)878-2201, ext. 282 . Helen.
CIVIL WAR POTPOURRI Mistletoe State Park November 17 Make coffee from peanuts, cook fatback and cornbre ~ j over an open fire. Watch a black powder demonstra1_ion and see how Civil War soldiers lived . Appling (404)541-0321.
SYRUP MAKIN' TIME Jarrell Plantation November 24 Enjoy sugar cane grinding as the steam engines hiss and chug. Watch cane syrup cooked in the antebellum iron kettle and turn-of-the-century copper evaporator pan. Sample its sweet goodness and l ~arn about the Plantation sugar cane culture. Special tours of the 1840's Plantation Pl ain Family Home w ith emphasis on the family diet plus food storage and preparation. Juliette (912)986-5172 .
December
THE SECOND McALLISTER MUSTER Fort McAllister Historic Site December 8 Thi s is to mark the 115th A nniversary of the fort's capture in 1864. Union and Confederate Re-enactment Troops will be on hand throughout the weekend giving demonstrations of Civil War soldier life, and musketry and artillery drills will be demonstrated. Modern-day U.S. Army Rangers will be on hand to provide comparisons between soldier life then and now. Richmond Hill (912)727-2339.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Lapham-Patterson House December 11-31 Victorian Chr istmas decorations will adorn this winter resort cottage, and on December 22nd, Saint Nicholas, tea and cookies will be present for the spec ial Vi ctorian Christmas program. Thomasville (912)226-0405.

MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS V ann Hou se Decembe r 11 - January 2 Decorations showing the Moravian influ ence from the Spring Place Mission will be on display f1 om Decembe1 11 to January 2, 1980. Special music and candlelight tours of the 1805 house will be held fmm 6:00 to 8:30p.m . on December 11, 13, and 15. Ch atsworth (404 )695-2598.
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CHRISTMAS AT TRAVELER'S REST Travel er's Rest December 16 An old-fashioned Christmas party with handmad e ancl natural decorations in the setting of a nineteenth centu1 y stagecoach inn and plantation house. Toccoa (404)886 -2256.
Alexander H. Stephen s Stat e Park December 16 Liberty Hall , home of Confederate Vice-President Alexander Stephens, will be the focal point for the decorations, songs, and Christmas traditions of Georgia a century ago. For more information, contact Alexander H . Stephens State Park. Crawfordville (404)456-2602.
RURAL CHRISTMAS Jarrell Plantation December 18 - January 1 Celebrate the religious observance at a working farm . Homemade and natural decorations from the farm and forest. Last steam engine operation on December 22 and 23 before winter boiler draining. Shop activitie.s and home crafts including spinning, weaving, wood stove cooking, and candle clipping. Warm yourself by the wood heater and enjoy so me hot wassail. CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY. Juliette (912)986-5172.