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News Release Date: November 9, 2026
Contact:
Max Farley, 912-219-4233
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Fort Pulaski National Monument will host its annual Candle Lantern Holiday Tours Dec. 11–12, inviting visitors to experience the historic fort illuminated by candlelight, firelight and oil lamps.
The event will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. both evenings, with the last entry at 8 p.m. Visitors can enjoy holiday refreshments and decorations, listen to performers, meet living historians, watch a nighttime cannon firing and learn about the fort’s history.
Guided history tours of the fort will begin at 6 p.m. and depart every 20 minutes from the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center. Reservations are not required.
Standard park entrance fees apply. Seven-day entrance passes may be purchased in advance through Recreation.gov.
Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on U.S. Highway 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. For more information, please call the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center at 912-219-4233, fopu_information@nps.gov, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/fopu.
Last updated: November 9, 2026