681 Fort Argyle Road (Rt. 204)
Savannah, GA 31419
ph: (912) 748-8068
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New Museum Hours for 2012
Friday 10-4, Saturday 9-5
Sunday 1-5, Monday 10-4
Admission: $2 Adult, $1 Child 4-12
Other days and hours by appointment. Please call us at 748-8068 or e-mail at:
info@savannahogeecheecanal.com
Come out and visit us. We have the historic Canal Locks and almost 200 acres of swamp and woodland with five miles of wooded trails Our Museum has a 15 minute video on the S-O Canal's history along with exhibits of artifacts, photographs and illustrations associated with the Canal.
"CANAL DAYS: 20TH ANNIVERSARY"
Saturday, May 19, 2012
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Admission $2 Adult, $1 Child 4-12
Come help us celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Society from 1992-2012!
Special Program:
1:00 p.m. Michael Jordan will introduce
his Civil War video "Battle of Monteith
Swamp". Reenactment was filmed at
the S-O Canal near Ogeechee River.
Other Scheduled Events:
11:00 a.m. Hugh Golson will give a talk
at Canal Lock 5 on "Canal History".
10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. "The Back Porch"
with Reine & Bill Lynch will play
traditional and contemporary folk music
1:00-3:00 p.m. "Critters-To-Go" Petting
Zoo with rabbits, chickens, and turtles.
All Day:
Dave's Reptile Zoo with Turtles, Snakes, Frogs and Baby Alligators and exhibits: "The Fog", "Cat Faces and the Turpentine Industry", "Canal Photos by Visitors and and Staff", also food, plants, books and craft items for sale.
Canal History
The Historic Savannah-Ogeechee Barge Canal is one of the prime relics in the history of southern canals. Beginning with the tidal lock at the Savannah River, the waterway continues through four lift locks as it traverses 16 1/2 miles, before reaching another tidal lock at the Ogeechee River. Along the way, the canal passed thorugh Savannah's 19th Century industrial corridor, former rice fields, timber tracks, and a still lush tidal river swamp and adjacent sandhill environment that is the characteristic habitat for several unique species of flora and fauna.
- Open all year long
- A museum & nature center featurin information and exhibits on Canal History, archeology, birding, and local attractions
- Over 5 miles of hiking trails from the S&O Canal Museum and Nature Center to the Ogeechee River. Trails include historic canal towpath and Locks, a river trail, Georgia Wetland walks along boardwalks and Sandhill/Pine forest trails.
- Inclusion on the Coastal Birding Trail and Birding Opportunities.
- Hiking trail from Tom Triplett Park to the S&O Canal near lock 3.
- Guided Tours and Special Events
- Pavilion Rental and Picnic Facilities
- Volunteer Opportunities
Admission
$2/Adults
$1/Children 5-12
681 Fort Argyle Road (Rt. 204)
Savannah, GA 31419
ph: (912) 748-8068
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