Fort Pulaski National Monument - News (U.S. National Park Service)

On the evenings of Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th,2008, Fort Pulaski staff and volunteers will conduct the annual Candlelantern tours which re-create the Confederate Nog party of 1861. Come relive a Savannah tradition for over a decade, and join in the celebration and share in the Christmas season with cookies and hot cider, music and merrymaking. Park Rangers and volunteers will be dressed in period clothing and visitors will be treated to a tour of the fort and special programs.

In honor of Veteran's Day, Living History Volunteers from the 48th New York Infantry will present a two-day encampment with scheduled activities including bayonet drills and cannon firings on Saturday, November 8 and Sunday November 9, 2008 to commemorate those who served at Fort Pulaski during the Civil War.

National Public Lands Day,the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Registration begins Saturday at 7:00 AM at the Fort Pulaski Picnic Area. Free breakfast will be served during registration. Work projects will last from 8 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by a free lunch. Volunteers should be prepared to work outdoors. Sturdy shoes, comfortable clothing, gloves, and insect repellant. In observance of National Public Lands Day, entrance fees will be waived.

Fort Pulaski National Monument will host a special two-day event to commemorate the 146th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Pulaski on April 12-13, 2008. Events are scheduled inside the fort and at Battery Park on Tybee Island.

Have a blast at Fort Pulaski! It's the beginning of a new year. Make your plans to visit historic Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Island today. Enjoy the scenic beauty of coastal Georgia while learning about the rich history of Fort Pulaski, one of the world's most formidable 19th century fortresses.

History comes alive at Fort Pulaski! The NPS and Fort Pulaski National Monument present Living History Days every Saturday. Guided tours, Musket & Soldier demonstrations, and hourly cannon firings highlight this exciting day. Activites are scheduled from 10:00am until 4:00pm.