From Fleece to Fabric: Spinning Demonstration
Schedule
Fri Jan 30 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
3894 Fort McAllister Rd, Richmond Hill, GA 31324-4862, United States | Richmond Hill, GA
Step back in time and see raw wool transformed into yarn on an authentic Saxony spinning wheel. This live demonstration reveals the tools, techniques, and cultural importance of spinning in everyday life during the 1800s.Cost: This program is included with regular fort admission.
ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER:
Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads but did not fall until 1864 -- ending Gen. William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea.” Visitors can explore the grounds with cannons, a furnace, bomb proof, barracks, palisades, and more, while a Civil War museum contains artifacts, a video, and a gift shop.
Nestled among giant live oaks, Spanish moss, and salt marsh, this park is a beautiful location for camping, fishing, boating, and picnicking. Seven cabins sit on stilts near the marsh, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The shaded campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp, a fishing dock, and a nature trail. A large picnic area offers river views and playgrounds, while another boat ramp provides access to the Ogeechee River.
For more information, visit www.gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister or call the park office at 912-727-2339
Where is it happening?
3894 Fort McAllister Rd, Richmond Hill, GA 31324-4862, United States
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