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Fort Pulaski 1860s Holiday Event
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Travel back to 1863 for a holiday visit to Cockspur Island as Fort Pulaski National Monument presents special holiday programming on Saturday, December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd. Experience the fort at its festively decorated best and listen to music, learn about Christmas during the Civil War, see cannon demonstrations, and participate in family activities for all ages.
Special musical entertainment will feature performances by Suzanne and Jim. A husband and wife duo who blend their harmonious vocals with astounding skills on acoustic instruments such as the 5 string banjo, guitar, flute, autoharp, courtship dulcimer--and maybe even a few surprises.
Saturday, December 21, 2019
10:00 am – Guided Fort Tour
11:00 am – Cannon Demonstration
11:30 am – Music with Suzanne and Jim
12:00 pm – Special Program – Christmas in the Civil War
1:00 pm – Cannon Demonstration
1:30 pm – Music with Suzanne and Jim
2:00 pm – Special Program – Christmas in the Civil War
3:00 pm – Cannon Demonstration
3:30 pm – Guided Fort Tour
10 am to 3 pm – Family Activities in the Fort
Sunday, December 22, 2019
11:00 am – Guided Fort Tour
12:00 pm – Music with Suzanne and Jim
1:00 pm – Special Program – Christmas in the Civil War
2:00 pm – Music with Suzanne and Jim
3:00 pm – Guided Fort Tour
10 am to 3 pm – Family Activities in the Fort
Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on U.S. Highway 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. For more information, please visit the park website at www.nps.gov/FortPulaski or call (912) 786-5787. Follow the park on Instagram at www.instagram.com/FortPulaskiNPS, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FortPulaskiNPS, or like the official Fort Pulaski National Monument Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FortPulaskiNPS.
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