' Georgia ParkPass Pass Along The Future. Yes! I would like to help support Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites. Send me the following Annual Georgia ParkPass (indicate quantity and year): _ _ Year (1996 Annual ParkPass valid April 1996- March 1997) _ _ Annual ParkPass $25 _ _ Senior Citizen $12.50 (62 and older) Include copy of driver's license. _ _ Disabled Veteran $18.75 Include either a copy of VSO Form 22 or certificate of eli gibility avail able from the Georgia Department of Veterans Services, 404/656-2300. _ _ Senior Disabled Veteran $9.38 (62 and older) Include copy of driver's license and either VSO Form 22 or certificate of eligibility (see above). -~ -- VISA and MasterCard Accepted (check one) Card# _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ Expiration Date __________ Signature ____________ Enclose check or money order payable to Georgia State Parks. Include $1 handling fee per ParkPass. Return to: Georgia ParkPass, 205 Butler Street, Suite 1354 East, Atlanta, GA 30334. 404/656-3530. Na rn e Address City. State, ZIP Daytime Phone (include area code) - I 1 _ \...r- .r ,. ..1'1" 1, ., .~-c ' ~ .. r- ' .... -~ , ..._____ l .... "' 1 .., ........_ l J J hank you for your interest in Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites! Your visit will be even better when you participate in one of these special events. Thi s brochure li st. most special events scheduled for 1996; however, many site chedule additional programs throughout the year. During the summer months, guided hikes, evening campfire program , living hi story programs, nature crafts, outdoor recreation skill s and other program are offered to make your visit even more enjoyable. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of thi brochure. Because event could change, you . hould contact the site before making final plans. Fees, hours of operation and availability of facilitie are subject to change without notice. For More Information -If you would like a free brochure on Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, call 404/656-3530 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or mail the form on the back of thi brochure. 404/656-3530 Reservations - With one toll-free ca ll. you can reserve any camp ite, cottage, lodge room or picnic shelter at any Georgia state park. Calls are accepted Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ ~ fl1If3 (/i'l!00tJ 1-800-864-PARK (7275) 770-389-PARK (7275) in Metro Atlanta Georgia ParkPass- A $2 parking fee is charged at all tate parks. Frequent visitors may purchase a 25 annual ParkPa s (discounts available for seniors and di . abled veterans). Wednesday vi itor and organized schoo l groups in buses are exempt. Overnight gue ts pay one ParkPass fee for the duration of their tay. Hi . toric site. do not charge a parking fee; however, most charge an admi sion fee of $2 for adults, $1 for children 6- 18. The Little White Hou e and Lapham- Patter on House charge slightly higher admi sion fee . ADA - If you need this brochure in an alternate format. contact the DNR. Jf you need auxiliary services, contact the park or historic site two week prior to arrival. Georgia's State Park!. and Historic si tes are operated by the Department of atura l Resources. Anyone subjected to discrimination on the basis of race. color, nati onal origin or disability may tile a complaint with the ADA Coordinator, Georgia Department of atural Resources, Divi;ion of Parks and Hi storic Sites, 205 Butler Street, Suite 1352 E. Atlanta. GA 30334, 404/656-2770 (TDD 770/389-7404). LEGEND Arts & Crafts Music & Dance Folk Skills Li ving Hi story ative American Hi story Fi hing Outdoor Adventure Plants & ature Wildlife Holiday Program Christmas Events CANOE TRIPS Pack a lunch and join park staff in canoeing some of Georgia's cenic rivers. Al l trips are open to beginning or experienced canoeists and include sk ill s in truction and a guide. Trip are $10 with your own canoe; 15 with canoe rental. Preregistration required. Ogeechee Ri ver Hamburg State Park. Mitchell, 912/552-2393 April 13, 20. 27,9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Towaliga River Hi gh Falb State Park, Jackso n, 912/994-5080 April 13, May II, June 8. Jul y 13. August I0. September 14, October 19 South Fork Ri ver Watson Mill Bridge State Park, Comer. 7061783-5349 June 15, July 13, August I0. I0 a.m. -3:30p.m. South Ri er Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, 770/389-780 I September 21. 8:30a.m.- 2 p.m. WILDFLOWERS Naturalists and local wildflower experts lead guided hikes or canoe trips through parks wi th an impressive display of native plants. Most programs include a slide show and lecture. Free. Panola Mountain State Park. Stockbridge. 770/389-780 I April 13, 9:30a.m . - I p.m. September 14. 9:30a.m.- I p.m. Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo. 912/637-5274 Apri l 19-20 Unicoi State Park and Lodge. Helen. 706/878-220 I April 19, 8- I0 p.m. and April 20, 9- II a.m., 2- 4 p.m . Vogel State Park, Blair ville, 7061745-2628 April 27. I p.m. Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin, 912/838-6202 October 12. I - 5 p.m. Easter Egg Hunts Kids will love searching for brightly colored eggs in these state parks. Pack a picnic! Apri l 6: Laura S. Walker (912/287-4900). Florence Marina (912/838-4706) and Georgia Veterans (9121276-2371). April?: Reed Bingham (912/896-3551). APRIL SHEEP TO SHAWL April 6, 10:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette This middle Georgia plantation is the perfect setting to observe the production of wool fabric , from sheep shearing to sp inning. dyeing and weaving the cloth. Admission fee. 9 12/986-5172. PHOTOGRAPHER'S MORNING OUT April6, 7- 11 a.m. Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Artists and photographers have the rare opportunity to enter the usually re tricted area of thi~ park o they may capture its unique ecosystem on canvas or film. Free. 770/389-780 l. NATURAL HERITAGE CELEBRATION April 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. General Coffee State Park, Nicholls Park guides will lead visitors into three distinct terrains -sandhill ridge. cypress swamp and river bank. and wetland- to explore the flora and fauna found at this South Georgia park. Guests may even see endangered spec ies such as the gopher tortoise and pitcher pl ant. Free. 9 12/384- 158 1. ARTS & CRAFTS ENCAMPMENT April 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and April7, Noon- 5 p.m. Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen Reenactors in period costumes will demo nstrate drilling, marching and rifle firing at this craft fes ti val. Free. 9 12/982- 1660. FDR COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY April12, 2- 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs An impressive tribute to Franklin D. Roosevelt on the 5 1st ann iversary of his death in Warm Springs. Free. 706/655-5870. YESTERYEAR ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Apri113, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele Blacksmithing, weaving, tanning. corn grindi ng, basket making and wood carv ing will add a fun hi . tory lesson to this arts and crafts festival. Antique tractors, food and music \\/ill also be featured. Free. 912/276-2371. CHILDREN'S FISHING RODEO April 13, 8:30 - 11 a.m. John Tanner State Park, Carrollton Children l 5 and under can try their lu ck on two stocked lakes while competing for different prizes. Free. 770/830-2222. WOODWORKERS WHITTLE-IN April 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen This 1l th annual exhibition brings in woodworkers to demonstrate skill uch as carving and turning. Free. 706/878-220 I ext. 282. SUNBURY: A TOWN & ITS PEOPLE April 13, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway Reenactors in period clothing demonstrate the crafts and ski ll s of the once-thriving 18th century town of Sunbury. Admission fee. 9 12/884-5999. DARIEN IN FLAMES April13, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fort King George Historic Site, Darien Learn how the Civil War pitted brother against brother and destroyed the small coastal town of Darien. Military drills and camplife will be demonstrated. Scenes from this battle were portrayed in the movie "G lory." Admission fee. 9 12/437-4770. ENVIRONMENTAL DAY April 20, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Georgia explorers and environmentalists will hare information on Rache l Car on's fig ht again t pesticide , John Audubon 's birds, William Bartram's plant collection, MacClure's geology, Charlotte de Berniere Taylor's insects and more. Program fee. Preregistration required. 770/389-780 I. OPERATION: EARTH CELEBRATION April 20, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville This park featuring Georgia's highest waterfall is the perfect etting to celebrate Earth Day with a wildflower walk, campfire si ng-a- long and lessons on becoming more enviro nmentally responsi bl e. Free. 706/265-8888. RIVERCANE RENDEZVOUS EARTHSKILLS WORKSHOP April23 - 28 Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen During thi s week- long event, participants will learn primitive ski ll s and philosophies, including hide tanning, cooking and heal ing with wild plants, basketry and fire by friction. Program fee. 706/878-2201 ext. 282. NATIVE AMERICAN DAY Apri l 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs The former home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt will host Peter Schula of Ocmulgee National Monument as he gives an entertaining presentation on Georgia's native settlers. The program will include exh ibi ts, demonstrations and aud ience participation designed for grade schoo lers. Admission fee. 706/655-5870. SPRING BASS TOURNAMENT April 27, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha Anglers can compete for trophies including Big Bas and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Stringer by Weight. Free. 9 12/838-4706. GEORGIA'S FIRST GENERAL STORE: PLANTS & THEIR USES April 27, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville A guided nature walk and displays show how plants were used for everything from medicines to dyes . Admission fee. 770/387-3747. TASTE OF COFFEE BIKE RIDE April27 - 28 General Coffee State Park, Nicholls Bicyclers can enjoy a weekend exploring picturesque Coffee County in southeast Georgia. Riders will tour downtown Douglas , Ga. , beautiful natural areas such as Broxton Rocks and the 1,500-acre General Coffee State Park. Overnight accommodations are avai lable at the park. Program fee. 912/384- 15 8 1. Tallulah Gorge State Park (706/754-7970) and Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve (912/437-3224) will open Visitor Centers this spring. MAY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL May 2-4 Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton The 9th annual Lewis Family Homecoming Bluegrass Festival will feature more than a dozen singing groups. Program fee. 706/359-3458. FISHING TOURNAMENT May 11 George L. Smith State Park, Twin City Anglers can compete for prizes in different categories on thi quiet lake dotted with cypres trees. Program fee. 9121763-2759. l CCC REUNION May 11, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Vogel State Park, Blairsville This reunion is dedicated to the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps who built numerous state park facilities, including many buildings at Vogel. during the 1930s. The CCC was a New Deal Program developed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to help combat the Depression. The public is invited to bring a covered dish and enjoy stories and memorabilia. Free. 7061745-2628. EARLY BIRD WALK May 18, 9:30 a.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville This morning walk past ancient Indian mounds and the Etowah River will give an opportunity to see a wide variety of birds. Admission fee. Preregistration required by May II. 770/387-3747. MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION May 25, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. IIII' Fort McAllister Historic Park, Richmond Hill Confederate reenactors will fire salutes during the day in honor of our country's war dead. Pre entations will be given on the impact of the Civil War on Savannah and those who fought in it. Admis ion fee. 9121727-2339. FISHING RODEO May 25, 8 - 11 a.m. Reed Bingham State Park, Adel Children 14 and under can compete for various fi hing prizes. Free. 912/896-3551. THE WAR OF JENKIN'S EAR May 25, 11 a.m - 4 p.m. Wormsloe Historic Site, Savannah Colonial Georgia history and the war with Spain will come alive through demonstrations on militia drills , woodworking and farm life, Admission fee. 912/353-3023. ARTS & CRAFTS DAY IN THE PARK May 25 - 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton Memorial Day will be celebrated with a traditional craft fair. Free. 706/359-3458. MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES May 25-27,9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville This action-packed holiday weekend is designed for those who want to start a new sport or simply enjoy the great outdoors. Plunge into the Amicalola Ri ver with rafting and tubing, pack up for a hike on the Appalachian Trail, or bring along your mountain bike for a ride on scenic trails. Program fee for some trips. Preregi stration required. 706/265-8888. JUNE BATTLE OF PICKETT'S MILL June 1-2,9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site, Dallas This living history encampment commemorating the 132nd anniversary of the Battle of Pickett's Mill depict Civil War so ldier life in Georgia through camplife scenes and artillery demonstrations. Admission fee. 770/443-7850. REPTILE WEEKEND June7-8 Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo Guided boat tours and nature walks will clear up common misconceptions about some of the most misunderstood inhabitants of the Okefenokee Swamp: nakes and alligators. Free. 912/637-5274. WILD EDIBLES June 8, 3 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Learn about wild edible plants and their medicinal value through a short hike, slide presentation and lecture. Free. 770/389-780 I . JUNIOR FISHING RODEO June 8, 8 a.m. - Noon A.H. Stephens State Historic Park, Crawfordville Children I 6 and under can try their hand at fis hing and compete for pri zes. Preregistrati on required. Free. 706/456-2602. SENIOR FISHING RODEO June 15, 8 a.m. -Noon A.H. Stephens State Historic Park, Crawfordville Senior 55 and up can test their fis hing kill s while competing fo r prizes. Preregistration req uired . Free. 706/456-2602. ROSIE THE RIVETER June 15, Noon - 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs Carol Cain , an amateur actress, hi tory buff and Eng li sh teacher, will present several characteri zations of "Rosie " who took over the assembl y lines duringWorld War II. Women who actually worked in the e fac to ries will also participate. Admi ssion fee. 706/655-5870. ALL ABOUT ALLIGATORS June 15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha Li ve all igators, sceni c boat ride and entertaining lectures about these fasc inating creatures highli ght the day. Free. 9 L2/838-4706. EUROPEAN INFLUENCE ON INDIANS June 22, 2- 3:30p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville Dr. John Worth , an anthropo logi t with the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, will lecture on the in fl uence of Spani sh ex pediti ons on the outheastern Ind ian cultures during the 16th century. Admi ss ion fee. 770/387-3747. JULY OLYMPIC ROWING TRAINING July 1 - 15, 7 - 10 a.m. and 4 - 7 p.m. Richard B. Russell State Park, Elberton Park vis itors will be able to watch five countries (Rus ia, Sweden, Japan, Czech Republi c and New Zealand) train fo r the 1996 Su mmer Ol ympics o n Vans Creek at Lake Ri chard B. Russe ll. Free. 706/2 13-2045. SALUTE TO AMERICA July 4, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway Ft. Stewart 's mili tary band , arts and crafts, costumed tours, and mu ket and cannon fi rings will welcome Independence Day at thi coastal hi storic site. Free. 9 12/884-5 999. CANNONS ACROSS THE MARSH July 4, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fort King George Historic Site, Darien Celebrate Independence Day by learning artillery drill and ski ll s fro m the 18th century. Ca nnons wi ll be fired on the hour, and cold watermelon will help beat the summer heat. Admi sion Fee. 9 12/437-4770. OL' TIME 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION July 4, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette Celebrate the Fourth by re me mbering li fe in America's pa t, including fo lk skill s demonstrati ons, a reading of the Declarati on of Independence at noon, and o ld-time races and contests. Admi ssion fee. 9 12/986-5 172. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION July 4-6 Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele Celebrate with firewo rks and o ld-fashi oned games (Ju ly 6 onl y), patrioti c craft activ iti es, nature prog rams and to urs of the park's natu re tra il , museum and outside war exhibits. Free. 9 12/276-237 1. OLD FASHIONED FAMILY FUN July 4- 7, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville T hi s Independence Day celebrati on incl ude watermelon seed spitting, greased po le cli mb, earl y morning freedom hike, horseshoe tourn ament and other traditi onal mountain acti viti es. Vi sitors can even j udge the park employees ' ice cream churning conte t. Free. 7061265 -8888. SAPELO ISLAND FAMILY DAY July 6 Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve, Sapelo Island Young childre n and the ir fa milies are in vited to tour the island , participate in acti viti e on the nature trail and at Nannygoat Beach, and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the beach pavilion. Accessible by ferry only. Ferry fee. 912/485-2251. FASCINATING WILDLIFE July 13,3 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Get a close-up look at an opossum, raccoon, skunk and other wi ldlife in Georgia. Free. 770/389-7801. FISHING RODEO July 25,8- 11 a.m. Reed Bingham State Park, Adel Children 14 and under can compete for various fishing prizes . Free. 912/896-3551. HYDROTHERAPY DEMONSTRATION July 27, 11 a.m.-3:30p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs The Roosevelt Warm Springs institute for Rehabilitation wi ll join Little White House staff at the adjacent historic pools complex to demonstrate exercises used by polio patients during the FDR era as well as current patients at the rehabilitation center. Admission fee. 706/655-5870. AUGUST ARCHERY TOURNAMENT August 3, 10 a.m. General Coffee State Park, Nicholls The Ocmulgee Bow Hunters will co-sponsor this tournament with life-like targets. Participants will be organized by age and hould bring their own equipment. Register before 2 p.m. Program fee. 912/384- 1581. REPTILE WEEKEND August 3 - 4, 3 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge TYTO (Teaching Youth To Observe) will use live snakes, turtles and an alli gator to teach about these often misunderstood creatures. Free. 770/389-780 l. KUDZU TAKEOVER DAY August 10, 1 - 5 p.m. Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin Visitors will be amazed at what fun can be had with the kudzu vine. Tug-o-war challenges, arts and craft booths, kudzu recipes (including quiche!), food and entertainment will keep everyone in the fami ly am used. Guests can even make their own kudzu baskets to take home. Free. 912/838-6202. NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAYS August 10 - 11, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Crooked River State Park, St. Mary's Displays and demonstrations of early to mid-19th century Native American life will include housing, dress, cooking, games, dances and tribal organizations. Native American art and crafts will be for sale, and a mock battle between settlers and Native Americans will be staged. Program fee. 912/882-5256. IREMEMBERFDR August 17, Noon-2:30p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs Contemporaries of Franklin D. Roosevelt share their memories of him as a good neighbor, fellow patient, frie nd and president. While some knew their neighbor well, others had only a casual encounter, yet they all remember FDR as the "Spirit of Warm Springs." Admission fee. 706/655-5870. FLINTKNAPPING August 17, 1-4 p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville After touring the site's museum and ancient mounds, visitors can learn how to make arrowheads. Admission fee. 770/387-3747. FOXFIRE FOLK SKILLS AND TRADIN' DAYS August 17- 18, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville Step back in time with this two-day folkskills festival complete with living history demonstrations and displays. Learn gold panning techniques and see how spirits were made from a moonshine still. Free. 706/265-8888. UNICOI FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL August 23, 8- 11 p.m.; August 24, 10 a.m. 11 p.m. and August 25, 10 a.m. -Noon Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen What was once a way of life is now considered an art form. Unicoi State Park will celebrate southern Appalachian heritage with music, dance, storytelling and traditional crafts. Program fee. 706/878-2201 ext. 282. THE CIVIL WAR SOLDIER August 31, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fort McAllister State Historic Park, Richmond Hill Join reenactors as they perform tasks of the Civil War soldier. Learn abo ut uniforms, weapons, drills, food and li vi ng cond itions. Admission fee. 9 12/727-2339. FISHING RODEO August 31, 8- 11 a.m. Reed Bingham State Park, Adel Chi ldren 14 and under can compete fo r various fis hing prizes. Free. 9 12/896-3551. TOOLS & SKILLS THAT BUILT A COLONY August 31, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; September 1, 2 - 5 p.m. and September 2, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wormsloe Historic Site, Savannah Tools and skills that built the homes and fort in co loni al Georgia will be di played and demonstrated. Admission fee. 9 12/353-3023 . SEPTEMBER LABOR DAY FOLKLIFE CELEBRATION September 2, 10:30 a.m. -3:30p.m. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette Celebrate Labor Day wi th demonstrations of historic fo lk skill s such as team engine operation, blacksmithing and woodstove cooki ng on this well-preserved middle Georgia plantation . Adrnis ion fee. 9 12/986-5172. OLD TIMER'S DAY September 14, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Vogel State Park, Blairsville This outdoor festival celebrates Southern Appalachi an music, hi ghli ghting the fidd le, banjo, mandolin , dul cimer and gu itar. Clogging, square dancing and tall tales will run wild . Program fee. 706/745-2628. NATIVE AMERICAN FARMING September 14,2-3:30 p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville Dr. Max White, professor of history at Piedmont Coll ege and author of Georgia :~ Indian Heritage, will discuss Native American farming and harvesting, as well as related ceremon ies . Admission fee. 770/387-3747. FALADAY September 15, 1 - 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs The Greater Atlanta Scottish Terrier Association joins the Little White House in honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt's beloved Scottie, Fala. Includes obedience training and grooming, a Scottie beauty contest, and Scottish dances by the Order of Tartans. Admission fee. 706/655-5870. EARLY AMERICAN FESTIVAL September 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha See how early Americans lived without modern technology. Craft demonstrations, antiques and food will be availab le. Free. 9 12/838-4706. SAPELO ISLAND BEACH SWEEP September 21, 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve, Sapelo Island ln observance of the local "Coastweeks'' celebration, volu nteers are sough t to clear marine debri from the beautiful beaches of Sapelo Island. Registration required by September 20. Accessible by fetTy only. Ferry fee. 9 12/485-2251. FALL ECOLOGY FORUM September 21 - 22 Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville Celebrate autumn 's anival in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. Activities focus on native flora and fauna , including a hunter safety course and children's fishing rodeo (Saturday onl y). Registration required by September 19 for the hunter afety course. Free. 706/265-8888. HAMBURG HARVEST FESTIVAL September 21- 22, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Hamburg State Park, Mitchell View southern arts and crafts while listening to country and gospel music groups. Free. 912/552-2393 . BAFFLING BATS September 28,7:30 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Live bats wi ll dispel the myths and legends surrounding these mysteriou creatures of the night. Preregistration requ ired by September I. Free. 770/389-7801. OCTOBER REVOLUTIONARY WAR REENACTMENT October 5, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway Craft demonstrations, costumed tours of the earthworks, a 3 p.m. battle reenactment, food booths, and can non and musket firing wi ll highlight thi s encampment. Admission fee. 9 12/884-5999. SKILLS OF THE PAST October 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville Native American ski ll s uch a basket weaving, pottery making, weaponry and flintknapping will be demontrated. Admission fee. 770/387-3747. GUIDED BACKPACKING TRIP October 5-6 Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville Spend the night in the great outdoor at this beautiful mountain park. Backpackers mu t provide their own equ ipment and food. Program fee. Registration requi red by October I. 706/265-8888. KOLOMOKI FESTIVAL October 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park, Blakely The Early County Hi storical Society celebrate the cu ltural pa t of Kolomoki Mounds and Early County with Native American kill demon trations, art and crafts, country music, a children's carnival, and local dance and choru groups. An archaeologist will identify artifacts brought in by visitors. Program fee. 9 121723-5296. FOR REMEMBERED October 12, Noon - 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs This tribute to Franklin D. Roosevelt is viewed through the eye of the marines and ecret service officers who guarded him. Characterization will be presented by Little White House taff and will be based on historic fact. Admi sion fee. 706/655-5870. No camping equipment? Many outdoor OLD MILL POND ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL October 12, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and October 13, 1 - 5 p.m. George L. Smith State Park, Twin City Crafts, cane grinding. syrup making, moonshine still operation and li ve entertai nment bring guests back each year to this beautiful park. Program fee. 912/763-370 I. GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY HIKE October 12 - 13 Vogel State Park, Blairsville This 12-mile hike will be trenuou . but beautiful fall colors hould make it well worth the effort. Backpackers should bring their own equipment, including tent and food. Program fee. Regi tration required by October 4. 7061745-2628. FALLING LEAVES RENDEZVOUS EARTHSKILLS WORKSHOP October 15- 20 Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen During this five-day event, participant will learn primitive skill and philosophie , including hide tanning, cooking and healing with wild plant , ba ketry and fire by friction. Program fee. 706/878-220 I ext. 282. THE FORT BY CANDLELIGHT October 19,7-9 p.m. Fort King George Historic Site, Darien 18th century electric ity will li ght the way as visitors tour the fort and blockhouse at this coastal historic . ite. Admi sionfee. 912/437-4770. ARTIFACT IDENTIFICATION DAY October 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele Visitors can bring artifacts to be identified by professional archaeologists and enjoy living history demonstrations. Free. 912/276-2371. HIGH FALLS ANNUAL CAMPING DAYS October 19, 1- 9 p.m. and October 20, 10 a.m. - Noon High Falls State Park, Jackson Camper as well a day visitors are invited to enjoy hayride , singing, campfire storytelling and living hi tory programs. Free. 912/994-5080. supply stores rent tents, backpacks and stoves. OLD TIMERS' FESTIVAL October 19 - 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton Return to yesteryear with classic cars, hit and mi ss engines, an old tractor, arts and crafts, and barbecue. Music includes gospel, country and bluegrass . Program fee . 706/359-3458. HAUNTED HALLOWEEN October 25, 8 - 10 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha Hall oween fes ti vities include a tour of the haunted schoo l ho use, a hayride through a spooky field and games for chil dren. Program fee. 912/838-4706. EDGAR ALLEN POE: VICTORIAN MASTER OF MACABRE October 25- 26,7:30- 9 p.m. Lapham-Patterson House, Thomasville Gather by ca ndl eli ght in a Vi ctorian parl or as the Lapham Literary Society reads horror tale written by one of Ameri ca's greatest writer . Reservati ons required. Admi ssion fee . 9 12/225-4004. HAUNTED GROUP CAMP October 31, 6:30- 10 p.m. Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park, Blakely Ghosts and goblins invade Camp Hi cita on Hal loween ni ght. A childre n's carni val will be set up in the nearby dining hall. Progran1 fee. 9 12/723-5296. NOVEMBER ARTIFACT IDENTIFICATION DAY November 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville A professional archaeo logist will identi fy arti fac t brought in by visitors. Admiss ion fee. 770/387-3747. SOUTHERN FRONTIER LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT November 2 - 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville Fronti er settler reenactors and Nati ve Ameri cans demonstrate sk ili s such as cooking, weaponry and beading. Free. 706/265-8888. Calll-800-864-PARK to reserve Georgia State Park GEOLOGY DAY November 9, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge A local geologist will present a lecture, slide how and hike educating visitors on thi s granite mountain 's geological featu res. Free. 770/389-780 I. 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION November 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele A patri otic cere mony, ded icati on of the park ' new museum, military vehicles and reun ion of the B-29 Superfo rtres, Crew will honor A merican veterans and mark the 50th ann iversary of thi s state park. Free. 9 12/276-237 1. I EVENING OF ASTRONOMY November 9, 8 - 10 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha Bring yo ur lawn chair, bl anket and binoculars to j oin an astronomer in an evening of stargazing. A telescope will be available. Free. 9 I 2/838-4706. 275 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION November 9, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and November 10, 2- 4 p.m. Fort King George Historic Site, Darien Thi s event commemorates Fort King George 's 275 th anniversar y with reenactors. guest speakers and an enca mpment. The for t was the firs t British outpost on the southern frontier, built in 1. 72 1 by Col. Jo hn Barn well and his men. Admi ssion fee. 91 2/437-4770. I. MAN IN THE SWAMP November 14- 16 Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo Thi s journey through time traces the hi story of man's influence on the swamp, from the earl y Nati ve American inhabi tants and saw millers to its present status as a wildlife refuge. Free. 9 12/637-5274. SYRUP MAKIN' AND STORYTELLIN' November 16, 10:30 a.m. -3:30p.m. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette Like the tradi tio nal annual farm event, this syrup-making day includes storytelling and cane grinding. Sip fresh cane juice, watch the open syrup kettl e boiling, and taste goodies fresh off the woodstove. Admission fee. 9 12/986-51 72. campsites, cottages, lodge rooms and picnic shelters. PIONEER SKILLS DAY November 16, 10 a.m. -Dusk General Coffee State Park, Nicholls To ur the park 's Pi oneer Village where exhibit include a Ci vil War reenactment, cane grinding, quilting, soap making, corn she lling and more. Traditional foods such as chicken and dumplings, greens, corn bread and funne l cake will be avai lable. Program fee. 91 2/384- 158 1. TWILIGHT CANOE FOR ADULTS November 16, 5:30- 7 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge Enj oy the sunset and watch fo r wildlife while canoein g the park's small lake. Adults onl y; reg istrati on required by November l. Free. 770/389-780 I. A WARM SPRINGS THANKSGIVING November 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs A glance back at the Little White House as it wo uld have been when Franklin D. Roosevelt spent the holiday at hi s so uth Georgia home. An impersonati on of FDR by Dr. Tom Wentl and , vintage quilts and antique cars add to the atmosphere. Admi ssion fee. 706/655-5870. CHRISTMAS ON LAKE LIBERTY November 28 - December 25, 7 p.m. A.H. Stephens State Historic Park, Crawfordville Li ghted Chri stm as trees dot the lake shore and enhance Saturday ni ght programs. Free. 706/456-2602. AN OLD FASHIONED PLANTATION CHRISTMAS December 6 - 7, 7 - 9 p.m. Hofwyl-Broadtield Plantation Historic Site, Brunswick Enj oy a candleli ght tour of the antebellum pl antation hou e decorated with old fas hioned greenery and handmade ornaments, plus Chri stmas music and refreshments. Admi ss ion fee. 9 12/264-7333. NATIVE AMERICAN LECTURE December 7, 2-3:30 p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville A professional archaeologi twill di scuss Native American life. Admi ss ion fee. 770/3 87-3747. A FLORENCE CHRISTMAS December 7, 7 - 9 p.m. Florence Marina State Park, Omaha Celebrate Christmas with a li ghted boat parade, music and visit from Santa. Free. 9 12/838-4706. LOG CABIN CHRISTMAS December 7, 6 - 9 p.m. Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton This ho liday celebration recreates a fa mous party of 1774 with traditi onal decorati ons and refre hments. Free. 706/359-3458. ANNUAL WINTER MUSTER December 7, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. and December 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fort McAllister State Historic Park, Richmond Hill Enj oy the cri sp days of earl y winter as the park recreate Maj or General Willi am Sherman's capture of Fort McAlli ster and the end of hi s well-known March to the Sea. Reenactors will perfo rm li ving hi story demonstrati ons throughout the day. Admiss ion fee. 9 121727-2339. CHRISTMAS FOR TRAVELERS December 8, 2- 5 p.m. Traveler's Rest Historic Site, Toccoa Refreshments and live entertainment will create a Chri stmas spirit at thi s 19th century stagecoach inn . Free. 706/886-2256. PAGES FROM CHRISTMAS AGES December 10,7:30-9 p.m. Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site, Thomasville Member of the Lapham Li te rary Society will perfo rm cl ass ic Chri stmas stori es in a beautiful Victorian parlor. Reservati ons required. Admi ss ion fee. 9 12/225-4004 . CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR December 13 - 14, 6 - 8 p.m. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette A candle lit quarter-mile wa lk through thi s plantation farm will put visitor in the Chri stmas pirit. Natural decorati ons, refreshments and stori es of Chri stmas pas t will add to the occas ion. Admi ss ion fee. 9 12/986-51 72. CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS ON THE LAWN December 14, 6:30 -7:30p.m. Watson Mill Bridge State Park, Comer Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy thi s outdoor concert near the historic covered bridge. The program features a variety of holiday music from oloist , quartets and school choruses. Free. 706/783-5349. A WARM SPRINGS CHRISTMAS December 14, Noon- 3 p.m. Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs A holiday concert and vis it from Santa create a special etting for visitor . Franklin D. Roosevelt never spent Chri tma at the Little White House, so the house is not decorated for the holidays. (All historic areas are kept as they were when he passed away.) Admission fee . 706/655-5870. COLONIAL CHRISTMAS AT WORMSLOE December 15, 2 - 5 p.m. Wormsloe Historic Site, Savan nah Celebrate Christmas cheer as the co loni sts did at Wormsloe, comp lete with the procession and burning of the Yule Log, caro ling and living history demonstrations. Admission fee. 9 12/353-3023. CHRISTMAS AT HIGH FALLS December 20- 24,7- 10 p.m. High Falls State Park, Jackson Night visitors are in vited to drive through this scenic park featuring twinkling lights and Chri tmas displays. Free. 9 12/994-5080. CHRISTMAS 1776 December 21, 3 - 9 p.m. Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway Celebrate an 18th century colonial Christmas with a musket and cannon firing, earthworks tour and sampling traditional foods. Admission fee. 9 12/884-5999. Volunteer at a Georgia State Park. Call 404/ 656-6539. find out more about Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites! Plea. e send me the following FREE information: General Information Brochure (includes locator map, accommodations and facilities) ~ Rates Brochure _ _C6 Golf Guide Lodges and Meeting Facilities _ _:t:.J 1997 Special Events (available April 1997) Name Address City State ZIP Day Phone (include area code) Return to: Brochure Request Georgia State Parks and Hi . toric Sites 205 Butler Street, S.E., Suite 1352 East Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone 404/656-3530 Fax 404/651-587 1 TOO 770/389-7404