Georgia Days 2008

February 05, 2008 - February 16, 2008

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Oglethorpe Arrives at Darien

February 08, 2008

Friday, February 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m.

Fort King George State Historic Site, Fort King George Drive, Darien

Darien was founded by Scottish Highlanders, who arrived at the site of Fort King George on January 19, 1736. James Oglethorpe visited the site a month later. School children will witness a re-enactment of this historic landing and will hear Oglethorpe's speech to the new Highland settlement. This event is organized by Fort King George and the Lower Altamaha Historical Society. For more information please call 912.437.4770.

Free and open to the public