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.

Tickets on Sale Now!We are excited to welcome you to the Opening Reception for Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the Amer...
05/27/2026

Tickets on Sale Now!

We are excited to welcome you to the Opening Reception for Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution.

Be among the first to experience this new landmark exhibition at Savannah History Museum.

Purchase your tickets today: chsgeorgia.org/America250

Yet another reason to host your event at Old Fort Jackson……
05/26/2026

Yet another reason to host your event at Old Fort Jackson……

Spend Memorial Day Weekend exploring these Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah. Pin Point Heritage Museum on Moon...
05/18/2026

Spend Memorial Day Weekend exploring these Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah.

Pin Point Heritage Museum on Moon River marsh
• Special Memorial Day opening Monday, May 25th: 10am-2pm
• Regular hours Thursday-Saturday: 9am-4pm

Old Fort Jackson on the Savannah River
• Open daily 9am-4pm
• On Memorial Day, May 25th, experience living history with soldiers portraying multiple eras from the fort’s past and catch the firing of the Great Gun at noon to commemorate Memorial Day

Savannah Children's Museum
• Saturday-Sunday, May 23rd–24th: Open 9am-3pm
• Memorial Day Monday, May 25th: Open 9am-3pm
• NEW indoor STEAM Center open daily 9am-3pm

Georgia State Railroad Museum
• Open daily 9am-4pm, including Memorial Day Monday, May 25th
• Train rides Wednesdays–Sundays. Train rides will also be offered on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th in honor of the holiday.

Savannah History Museum
• Open daily 9am-4pm

https://chsgeorgia.org/

These breathtaking spring wedding photos by Bud Johnson Photography showcase the timeless beauty of Old Fort Jackson, on...
05/12/2026

These breathtaking spring wedding photos by Bud Johnson Photography showcase the timeless beauty of Old Fort Jackson, one of Savannah’s most distinctive waterfront wedding venues.

Featuring Georgia’s oldest brick fort, Savannah River views, memorable sunsets, Old Fort Jackson offers a historic, romantic setting just minutes from downtown Savannah.

From open-air ceremonies to covered pavilion receptions, celebrations are framed by rustic charm, scenic backdrops, and warm character.

Couples can even incorporate unique experiences like cannon firings, guided tours with uniformed soldiers, and rehearsal dinners on-site.

As a working museum managed by the Coastal Heritage Society, guests can explore the fort, drawbridge, and rich history throughout the celebration.

For weddings and event inquiries, contact Julia Keating at [email protected] or (912) 210-8398.

Photos by Bud Johnson Photography

Johnson Photography

Today, historical interpreters at Old Fort Jackson fired three cannons in succession to welcome America’s tall ship, the...
05/08/2026

Today, historical interpreters at Old Fort Jackson fired three cannons in succession to welcome America’s tall ship, the USCGC Eagle, as it arrived in Savannah.

Coastal Heritage Society CEO Nora Fleming Lee was honored to be among the honorary guests aboard the vessel as it passed the national landmark on the Savannah River.

Pair your visit to Old Fort Jackson this weekend with a stop on River Street to tour the Eagle during its 2026 summer training tour honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Savannah is the first stop on the tour.

The ship will be docked near the World War II Monument on River Street. Public tour hours of America's only active square-rigger are:

Friday, May 8: 2-7pm
Saturday, May 9: 10am-4:30pm
Sunday, May 10: 10am–7pm

Old Fort Jackson is open daily from 9am-4pm. Daily cannon firings, historical weapons demonstrations, and activities for all ages.

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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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