Old Fort Jackson

Old Fort Jackson Old Fort Jackson celebrated its bicentennial in May 2008, making it the oldest standing brick fortification in Georgia!
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A National Historic Landmark, the fort is one of only eight Second System fortifications (a series of brick masonry forts built prior to the War of 1812) still standing in the United States. Join thousands of visitors who enjoy the fort every year, and experience military exhibits, daily musket and cannon firing history presentations year round, and a serene environment with a great view of the Savannah River.

All six Coastal Heritage Society sites will be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th.Highlights:*a special Labor Day ...
09/03/2026

All six Coastal Heritage Society sites will be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th.

Highlights:
*a special Labor Day opening at Pin Point Heritage Museum from 10AM–2PM. Tours at 10:30AM, 11:30AM and 12:30PM.

*train rides on the hour from 10AM–3PM at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*American Revolutionary War cannon exhibit at Savannah History Museum, featuring recently restored cannons recovered from the Savannah River near Old Fort Jackson after spending about 240 years beneath the water.

Come explore with us.

Link to museum details in comments.

This weekend September 5-6th is Bank of America's Museums on Us weekend. Cardholders can enjoy FREE general admission at...
09/02/2026

This weekend September 5-6th is Bank of America's Museums on Us weekend.

Cardholders can enjoy FREE general admission at participating Coastal Heritage Society sites, including:

Old Fort Jackson
Pin Point Heritage Museum (open Saturday 9AM-4PM; Closed Sunday.)
Savannah Children's Museum
Georgia State Railroad Museum (Train rides hourly 10AM-3PM)
Savannah History Museum
Harper Fowlkes House (open Saturday 10AM-3PM; Closed Sunday)

Just show us your Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit/debit card + photo ID. (Cardholders only; guests not eligible)

Tickets are now on sale for Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure! on Sunday, October 25th, 11AM-3PM. Calling all young wizards...
08/31/2026

Tickets are now on sale for Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure! on Sunday, October 25th, 11AM-3PM.

Calling all young wizards, witches, inventors, and curious minds!

Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children's Museum will transform into a magical world of discovery during Coastal Heritage Society’s signature fall family fundraiser, Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure!

Families can enjoy a day filled with STEAM activities, train rides, spellbinding fun, and plenty of hands-on adventures.

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/frogwarts2026

Explore magical classes inspired by wizard-school themed
adventure while discovering chemistry, engineering, biology, art, and more.

Frogwarts highlights include:

Train rides
Custom wand-making
Potions
Quill writing
Reptiles and owls
“Kuidditch”
STEAM activities
Fortune-telling
Charms
Candle-making
And much more

Lowcountry Turners will be creating custom lathe-turned wands available for purchase while supplies last.

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for the Magical Creature Care Clinic, also known as the Teddy Bear Clinic, hosted by the Medical College of Georgia-Savannah in the STEAM Center classroom.

Enjoy a performance by students from Garrison Glee Club from Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts and explore activities led by Coastal Heritage Society’s community partners.

latin Chicks, Pie Society, Savannah Square Pops, and more food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase.

A special thank-you to our sponsors: LiveOak Fiber, Pediatric Associates of Savannah, PC, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, and Royal Restrooms Nationwide/ Royal Restrooms of Savannah.

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/frogwarts2026

Coastal Heritage Society members receive ticket discount. Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here: https://chsgeorgia.org/membership/

Daily cannon firings at Old Fort Jackson have returned to regular scheduling: 11AM and 2PM. Please note that there curre...
08/31/2026

Daily cannon firings at Old Fort Jackson have returned to regular scheduling: 11AM and 2PM.

Please note that there currently are large numbers of mosquitoes at Old Fort Jackson. Small containers of bug spray and wipes are available for purchase in our gift shop, but it also is advised to bring extra bug spray to make your visit more comfortable. We also are working with Chatham County Mosquito Control. You also can call ahead to check on the fort conditions: (912) 232-3945. Thanks for your patience.

Old Fort Jackson offers daily family-friendly educational programming focusing on the lives of soldiers once stationed at Fort Jackson and its 18th-century predecessor, Mud Fort!

Coastal Heritage Society historical Interpreters lead interactive programs on weaponry, wartime communications, military medicine, and more, while dressed as soldiers from different units present on-site over the 250 years of its history.

08/30/2026

Come for the daily cannon firings, stay for the history......

Reminder: all six Coastal Heritage Society sites will be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th.Highlights:*a special ...
08/30/2026

Reminder: all six Coastal Heritage Society sites will be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th.

Highlights:
*a special Labor Day opening at Pin Point Heritage Museum from 10AM–2PM.
*train rides on the hour from 10AM–3PM at Georgia State Railroad Museum
*American Revolutionary War cannon exhibit at Savannah History Museum, featuring recently restored cannons recovered from the Savannah River near Old Fort Jackson after spending about 240 years beneath the water.

History, trains, and Labor Day exploring await.

Come see Savannah’s story for yourself.

Link to museum details in comments.

Visit Savannah Enjoy Savannah

08/20/2026

So thankful to Savannah-Chatham County Public School System' s Massie Heritage Center and Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts 8th graders and teachers for helping to make this event in Johnson Square so special. And also to Liberty Encounters Aaron Bradford and our Coastal Heritage Society Historical Interpreters in military impressions!

Thanks WSB-TV for this coverage of our Savannah History Museum exhibit featuring 17 Revolutionary War-era cannons recove...
08/20/2026

Thanks WSB-TV for this coverage of our Savannah History Museum exhibit featuring 17 Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from the Savannah River just off the shores of Old Fort Jackson.

Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution is now on display at Savannah History Museum, open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This is a once-in-a-career find. I’m so grateful that I’m in this role when these were discovered,” Rachel Black, state archaeologist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Parks and Historic Sites division in Henry County, says in the news segment.

See the coverage here:
https://bit.ly/4c0s6Gk

Cool off from Savannah’s extreme summer heat with a visit to Savannah History Museum!Step inside and discover our exhibi...
08/18/2026

Cool off from Savannah’s extreme summer heat with a visit to Savannah History Museum!

Step inside and discover our exhibit featuring newly restored American Revolutionary War cannons recovered from the Savannah River near Old Fort Jackson. These historic cannons spent nearly 250 years beneath the river before being carefully restored.

Come see a piece of Savannah’s Revolutionary War history while enjoying a break from the heat.

Savannah History Museum is open daily, 9AM–4PM.

UPDATE: As of Aug. 31, 2PM cannon firings have resumed. Please note: Due to forecasted extreme heat, Old Fort Jackson’s ...
08/13/2026

UPDATE: As of Aug. 31, 2PM cannon firings have resumed.

Please note: Due to forecasted extreme heat, Old Fort Jackson’s
2 p.m. cannon firings are canceled starting Friday, August 14th until further notice as we monitor the weather.

Join us for cannon firings at 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. daily.

Old Fort Jackson offers daily family-friendly educational programming focusing on the lives of soldiers once stationed at Fort Jackson and its 18th-century predecessor, Mud Fort!

Coastal Heritage Society historical Interpreters lead interactive programs on weaponry, wartime communications, military medicine, and more, while dressed as soldiers from different units present on-site over the 250 years of its history.

Address

1 Fort Jackson Road
Savannah, GA
31404

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19122323945

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