Ft. Pulaski, Savannah Georgia

Fort Pulaski National Monument is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Park hours may vary during the summer. Fort Pulaski National Monument is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Regular Hours:

• Visitor Center open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Fort open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Bridge gate closes by 5:15 PM

Summer Hours: (June 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013)

• Visitor Center open 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Fort open 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Bridge gate closes by 6:15 PM

Please be aware of park hours and closing times. Remember! All vehicles must be across the Cockspur Island Bridge by closing time.

Ft. McAllister, Richmond Hill Georgia

Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, this scenic park 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.

Geography:

Nestled among giant live oaks, Spanish moss and salt marsh, this park is a beautiful location for camping, fishing, boating and picnicking. Three cottages 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.

Recreation:

SOLDIER PROGRAMS: Offered Tuesdays through Saturdays beginning at 1 p.m. Learn about the American Civil War, soldier life, medicine, infantry, weapons and more from staff historians.

Facilities:

1,725 Acres
3 Cottages ($185) -- #3 is dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2)
65 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($27-$30)
Backcountry Campsites ($10/person)
2 Picnic Shelters ($40)
Group Shelter (seats 150, $220)
Pioneer Campground ($50)
Earthwork Fort
Civil War Museum and Gift Shop ($3.50-$5)
Boat Ramps, Dock and Fishing Pier

Cyclorama and War Museum, Atlanta Georgia

Take a stirring journey through time in Atlanta's Cyclorama. Sit at the center of a sweeping panorama of the Battle of Atlanta, fought on July 22, 1864, during the American Civil War.

On that day Confederate troops led by General John B. Hood made a desperate attempt to save Atlanta from the encircling Union armies. They were initially successful, but the Union troops, led by Major General William T. Sherman, regained positions lost earlier in the day and won the battle. By nightfall, more than 12,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing.

The Cyclorama painting — 42 feet tall and 358 feet in circumference — is said to be the largest painting in the world. It offers breathtaking realism enhanced by a foreground of three-dimensional figures and terrain. The presentation is accompanied by music and narration, available in five languages.

When you visit the Cyclorama in Atlanta's Grant Park you can also see artifacts of the war displayed in the Civil War Museum and a steam locomotive known as the Texas, a veteran of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862.

Times
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Guided tours are every hour on the half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the following exception: Please note there is no Guided Tour at 12:30 pm.
Closed for the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and Martin Luther King’s birthday.

Admission
Adults (13-64) $10
Seniors (65 and up) $8
Children (4-12 years) $8
Children (3 and under) Free

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