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     Fort Morris Historic Site

Historic Site (912) 884-5999

When the Continental Congress convened in 1776, the delegates recognized the importance of a fort to protect their growing seaport from the British. Soon afterwards, a low bluff on the Medway River at Sunbury was fortified and garrisoned by 200 patriots. When the British demanded the fort's surrender on November 25, 1778, the defiant Col. John McIntosh replied, "Come and take it!" The British refused and withdrew back to Florida. Forty-five days later, they returned with a superior force, and on January 9, 1779, Fort Morris fell after a short but heavy bombardment. Under the name of Fort Defiance, this bulwark was once again used against the British during the War of 1812. Today, visitors can stand within the earthwork remains and view scenic Saint Catherines Sound. A museum and film describe the colonial port of Sunbury and the site's history.


Hours: Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed Monday (except Holidays) and Tuesday.
Admission: $1.75-$3
Group rates available with advance notice.
  Note: Fort Morris Historic Site has no reservable facilities.  

Events
Get Outdoors Georgia "Come & Take It!"; A Revolutionary War Encampment
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 11 AM - 4 PM
Handicapped AccessibleThis American Revoulution encampment commemorates Col. John McIntosh's defiant reply to a British demand for surrender, "Come & Take It!" There will be various colonial demonstrations, musket & cannon drills, a small skirmish and more...  $1.75-$3 912-884-5999.
Facilities
70 Acres
Visitor Center
Gift Shop
7 Picnic Sites
1-Mile Nature Trail
Pioneer Campground (groups only, $15 and up)
Bus Parking

Activities
Educational Programs
Historical Research
Picnicking
Birdwatching - Colonial Coast Birding Trail

Nearby Attractions
Fort McAllister State Historic Park - camping and cottages
Skidaway Island State Park - camping
Fort King George State Historic Site
Melon Bluff Nature Center
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site
Wormsloe State Historic Site (colonial estate)
Midway Museum
Fort Stewart Museum
Sapelo Island Visitor Center
Savannah, Ga.
Seabrook Village (African-American history)
Georgia's Colonial Coast Travel Region

  Address/Directions
Fort Morris Historic Site
2559 Fort Morris Road
Midway , GA 31320

Located 7 miles east of I-95 exit #76 via Island Highway and Fort Morris Road.

 
 
Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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