Lower Altamaha Historical Society

10/19/2026

The Echoes on the Altamaha Lantern Tour is back this Saturday and so is Michael Putnam, Superintendent at Fort King George State Historic Site as this week’s guest! We’ll fill you in on this year’s Autumn Encampment and Kilt Fun Run, how you can volunteer, and more.

Spotlight on the Golden Isles this Wednesday and Friday morning at 8:30am with host Paul Meacham.

10/19/2026

Do you live in a historic house? Have you ever wanted to learn more about the people who lived there and what role your home may have had in Coastal Georgia history? Join Historian Allison Dupuis of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society to learn how to use online and physical sources to dig into your home’s history! Register here: https://www.coastalgeorgiahistory.org/date/your-old-house/

10/14/2026

WE'RE HIRING! 🤩👏🎉 Join our part-time team by filling out an application at the front desk, or visiting https://gadnr.org/careers for a blank application form.

10/14/2026

Reminder:
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 15
7:00 p.m
Fort King George

Presentation by Bryan Fluech, Associate Director of Extension, Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, University of Georgia.
Bryan will share the story of commercial fishing and its deep cultural ties to the Georgia coast, with a special focus on the sh*****ng industry and the fishing boats that have connected generations of coastal fishing families.

He’ll also discuss a project led by Georgia Southern University, Marine Extension, and Georgia Sea Grant that recorded the stories and experiences of local shrimpers and their boats. These recordings help preserve the culture and voices of Georgia’s commercial fishing community for future generations- and provide valuable knowledge for science and regulatory decisions.

We hope you’ll join us for this fascinating look at an important part of Georgia’s coastal heritage!

Reminder #2: Sign up to volunteer for the Fall Festival, Nov 7th. To help us at our table, please visit loweraltamahahistoricalsociety.org to sign up.

About this painting LOWER ALTAMAHA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Reflections Upon It's Past and Some Observations on It's Present & Future by Buddy Sullivan Oct 25,2009

10/11/2026

We're prepping the lanterns, so mark your calendars! If you want to skip the lines, call us during our business hours at 912-437-4770, and we'll save you a spot!

10/11/2026

That's right, we're hiring a new part-time clerk! Our previous clerk was promoted to a full-time position within parks, and while we're sad to see them go, we're delighted to watch them grow! Have YOU ever thought about joining the Georgia parks system? This could be the perfect entry job for you! Applications are at the front desk of the Visitor Center, as well as online at https://gadnr.org/careers under the Required Application Forms header.

09/29/2026

We’re excited to announce that Eric Culberson will be at Ashantilly Center on Saturday, October 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. for our Annual Blues & BBQ Fundraiser. Please join us under the oaks in…

09/29/2026

Join us Sunday October 25th for a special sunset nature tour featuring local historian Paul Meacham. This two hour tour will see some of the incredible places Paul features in his book "Abandoned Coastal Georgia." When you book you can add the book to your cart and receive the book during the tour. Paul will be glad to sign it for you. This is an event you don't want to miss.
Paste the link below to visit the booking site.
https://georgiatidewater.starboardsuite.com/e/abandoned-coastal-georgia-nature-tours-2hrs-5150

09/10/2026

NEXT THURSDAY! Sept. 17
We hope you’ll join us for our Annual Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Fort King George.

We have a particularly interesting program planned. Davis Poole will join us to share the fascinating history of the Kit Jones and its connection to Sapelo Island, its residents, and the working waterfront of McIntosh County.

The Kit Jones is much more than an old boat on display in Darien. Built on Sapelo Island in the late 1930s, the vessel played an important role in the lives of island residents before serving during World War II and later becoming a research vessel supporting some of the earliest and most significant marine science conducted along the Georgia coast.
Come learn more about this remarkable piece of our local history and the many stories connected to the Kit Jones.

ALSO:
Fall Festival VOLUNTEERS Needed!
Please sign up for the LAHS booth at the Fall Festival on Saturday, November 7!

This year, Charlie Ouzts is leading the LAHS Fall Festival Committee and is looking for members to help staff the booth. We need volunteers for four time slots:

10:00–11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
1:00–3:00 p.m.
3:00–5:00 p.m.
It's a great opportunity to represent LAHS, visit with fellow members, and share our organization's work with the community.

Please sign up through the LAHS website:

About this painting LOWER ALTAMAHA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Reflections Upon It's Past and Some Observations on It's Present & Future by Buddy Sullivan Oct 25,2009

08/12/2026

We are excited to announce that LAHS is starting its monthly presentations this month! Our first program will be held on August 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Fort King George.

We are pleased to welcome Michael Putnam, Site Manager of Fort King George Historic Site, who will present “Spanish Missions and the Georgia Martyrs.” Michael will explore the history of the Spanish mission system in Georgia and the events surrounding the Georgia martyrs, offering an engaging look at this important and often overlooked chapter of our region’s early history.

We hope you will join us for this special kickoff to our monthly presentation series. Bring a friend and come learn more about the fascinating history of our area! LAHS members attend free of charge, as this program is included with your membership. For non-members, there is a $5 admission fee at the door.

When: August 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Fort King George

We look forward to seeing you there!