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  Saturday, May 18, 2013
Get Outdoors Georgia Historic New Manchester History Hike
Saturday, May 18, 2013 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. This historian or ranger-led hike will include going inside the ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids which provide great photo opportunities. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Civil War History Event Tons of Fun 
Get Outdoors Georgia Sweetwater Creek by Kayak
Saturday, May 18, 2013 11 AM to 1 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a beautiful two-hour paddle through a peaceful stretch of Sweetwater Creek in a tandem kayak. There is an optional short hike to view the mill ruins and whitewater rapids. This outing is for adults (18 yrs. and older) who can swim and those 12 yrs. to 17 yrs. with a parent. Kayak, PFD, and paddle included. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Civil War History Event Tons of Fun 
Get Outdoors Georgia Geology Hike
Saturday, May 18, 2013 1 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Geologist and "Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park" member John Johnston will lead a moderate 2-mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. There will also be a visit inside the ruins of the Civil War era New Manchester Mill alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Civil War History Event Tons of Fun 
  Sunday, May 19, 2013
The Rice Kingdom: Antebellum Darien & McIntosh County 1800-1861
Sunday, May 19, 2013 3 PM to 5 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
A presentation by McIntosh County Historian Buddy Sullivan will discuss the various plantations along the Altamaha River, as well as the people who owned the land, and those who worked the fields. This program is FREE, and takes place at the Darien 1st Presbyterian Church @ 3pm. The church is located at 301 3rd St. W, Darien, GA 31305. 912-437-4770.
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  Saturday, May 25, 2013
Get Outdoors Georgia Historic New Manchester History Hike
Saturday, May 25, 2013 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. This historian or ranger-led hike will include going inside the ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids which provide great photo opportunities. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Civil War History Event Tons of Fun 
Get Outdoors Georgia Sweetwater Creek by Kayak
Saturday, May 25, 2013 11 AM to 1 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a beautiful two-hour paddle through a peaceful stretch of Sweetwater Creek in a tandem kayak. There is an optional short hike to view the mill ruins and whitewater rapids. This outing is for adults (18 yrs. and older) who can swim and those 12 yrs. to 17 yrs. with a parent. Kayak, PFD, and paddle included. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Civil War History Event Tons of Fun 
  Monday, May 27, 2013
Get Outdoors Georgia Sweetwater Creek by Kayak
Monday, May 27, 2013 11 AM to 1 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a beautiful two-hour paddle through a peaceful stretch of Sweetwater Creek in a tandem kayak. There is an optional short hike to view the mill ruins and whitewater rapids. This outing is for adults (18 yrs. and older) who can swim and those 12 yrs. to 17 yrs. with a parent. Kayak, PFD, and paddle included. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Civil War History Event Tons of Fun 
  Saturday, June 1, 2013
149th Commemoration of Battle of Pickett's Mill
Saturday, Jun 1, 2013 10 AM to 5 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
This event commemorates the Battle of Pickett's Mill, which as been called a "criminal blunder." Watch as a company of the 8th Arkansas Volunteer Infantry Regiment recreates the activities of May 27, 1864. Enjoy musket and cannon demonstrations. $3-$5.50 770-443-7850.
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  Saturday, June 22, 2013
Get Outdoors Georgia Geology Hike
Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 9 AM to 11 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Geologist and "Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park" member John Johnston will lead a moderate 2-mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. There will also be a visit inside the ruins of the Civil War era New Manchester Mill alongside the beautiful rapids of Sweetwater Creek. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
Civil War History Event Tons of Fun 
  Saturday, June 29, 2013
Robert Augustus Toombs 203rd Birthday Program
Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 10 AM to 4 PM
Robert Toombs House Historic Site - Washington, GA
Living History Performers, "Robert Toombs Family and Friends' will celebrate General Toombs' arrival home from battle. Visitors will become a part of their celebration. Free Admission. 706-678-2226.
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  Saturday, December 14, 2013
A Tree of Families
Saturday, Dec 14, 2013 10 AM to 4 PM
Robert Toombs House Historic Site - Washington, GA
The Christmas tree takes the center stage as living history performers "Robert Toombs Family and Friends" celebrate post colonial Christmas traditions through the early 1900s. Free Admission. 706-678-2226.
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