Things to do in Richmond Hill
Fort McAllister State Park
Located on the south bank of the Great Ogeechee River, this park is the home of the best preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The sand and mud earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads, but did not fall until captured in 1864 by Gen. William T. Sherman during his infamous March to the Sea. Nestled among giant live oaks and beautiful salt marsh, this park is a quiet location for camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking. The parks Civil War museum features an interior designed to resemble a bombproof, containing exhibits and artifacts, a video and gift shop. New cottages sit on stilts at the marsh edge, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. Call (912) 727-2339 for more information.
3894 Ft. McAllister Rd., Richmond Hill, GA
Historic Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens
Bamboo farm with an internationally recognized collection of 200 varieties of Oriental bamboo, rare shrubs and trees, gifts, demonstration kitchen, tours, and rental facilities. Call (912) 921-5460 for more information.
2 Canebrake Rd, Savannah, GA
Ossabaw Island
Ossabaw Island is the 3rd largest of GA's barrier islands. Educational programming is offered on the island through the Ossabaw Island Foundation or the Ga. Dept. of Natural Resources. Ga DNR also manages seasonal deer and feral hog hunts for population control. Ossabaw's 13 miles of undeveloped beaches are open to the public up to the high tide line. The island is only accessible by boat. Call (912) 262-3173 for more information.
22814 Highway 144, Richmond Hill, GA
Richmond Hill Historic Society Museum
A collection of photographs and memorabilia of Henry Ford's development of Richmond Hill. Information of Historical homes available. Call (912) 756-3697 for more information.
Corner of Hwy 144 & Timber Trail Rd., Richmond Hill, GA
Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum
View native plants, trees. Learn Canal history. Member of Colonial Coast Birding Trail. Offers programs for both youth and adults. View Georgia's state reptile, the gopher tortoise, and native turtles and snakes. Walking trails, butterfly garden, and bird observation area. Call (912) 748-8068 for more information.
681 Fort Argyle Road, Savannah, GA