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Old Fort Jackson

1 Fort Jackson Road, Savannah, GA 31404
912 232 3945
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As featured in Kid-friendly Savannah
Ranked #15 of 115 attractions in Savannah
Type: Military Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: The state's oldest remaining fort dates back to 1808 and includes a number of Civil War and other military exhibits.
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Cincinnati
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

They should really warn you BEFORE you pay about the mosquito problem here. I understand it's June and it's hot but we were there at 10:00 am and the mosquitoes were literally unbearable. They do provide bug spray which we used liberally and they were still swarming us. Our entire visit last no more than 10 minutes, waste of money!

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Vicksburg, Mississippi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

really liked the whole experience! Enjoyed hearing the cannon fired! The guides were very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Visiting Old Fort Jackson is surely worth the visit for history buffs or the family. I went with high expectations, and they were all met. The self-guided tour was very educational as well as fun, and there was a worker there that gave in-depth information on Fort Jackson and daily life in the fort. The facilities were clean and the... More

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Valley, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

Old Fort Jackson was definitely the highlight of our trip to Savannah this past weekend. The staff from the Coastal Heritage Society really do an outstanding job in presenting the fort as it was while it was in operation. The facilities are well kept and the displays are very well done and interesting. The staff fired the cannon for us... More

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Lyons, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Old Fort Jackson is one of the oldest preserved fort. James Jackson was the forefather of Old Fort Jackson. The history behind OldFort Jackson is very fascinating. Young children interested discussing historicalfacts fascinate staff members. Staf members always like fedback form tourist work that need to be achieved of Old Fort Jackson. Families with yung children are welcomed adn staff... More

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Savannah Ga
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

what a place to take out of town guest ,its worth the time ,money really good for kids and grandpas and grandmoms .lots of stuff to see and hear

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

This place is well preserved and offers a great view into what life must have been like. You can walk around the fort, climb up and see some old cannons positioned to take out ships in the river and you can even see a ship that has sunk in the river as well. There is a buoy that marks where... More

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Hickman, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

Our family of 10 visited today and the fort was enjoyed by everyone ages 2 to 75. The gal who took our admission was so informative and helpful! She is full of information and even had ideas for our time spent in town. The soldier was great too! He is a wonderful speaker and really makes the experience entertaining and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

Don't miss Old Fort Jackson. The employees are very friendly and courteous and more than glad to answer all your questions. Julia in the gift/admission office was very outgoing, as well as the young man who fired the cannon for us. The kids love the cannon firing, and adults will love the history behind Old Fort Jackson. If you qualify,... More

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Andrews, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

The young man dressed as confederate soldier is just like he stepped out of the civil war. He even shot a cannon for us!

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