Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 “Old Fort Jackson Family Campover,” the annual event for families to experience history firsthand in a 207-year-old National Landmark. The event will take place on Friday, March 3rd at 5 pm through Saturday, March 4th at 9 am at Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd, Savannah, GA 31404.

“’Old Fort Jackson Family Campover’ is a unique experience for families to spend the night in the oldest brick fort in Georgia,” said Jennifer Rouse, Site Administrator at Old Fort Jackson. “Families will get to learn the history of the site while participating in fun activities and historic games.”

During the event children will train as soldiers from the American Revolution and participate in a reenactment of the 1778 Battle of Savannah. Adults will have the opportunity to train as Civil War soldiers and learn the drill for the 12 lb. howitzer, our historic cannon, and fire the weapon for an additional fee.

This year’s registration and tent setup will begin at 5:00 pm and dinner will be served at 6:15 pm, followed by many fun and exciting military activities. The night will end with s'mores, historic songs and games. The next morning campers will rise, pack up their gear, enjoy breakfast and participate in the event closing ceremonies.

Families are asked to bring their own tents and sleeping bags. A limited number of historic tents will be available for rent at an additional fee. Full details are listed on our event registration page.

Preregistration and prepayment are required and tickets are $55 for children ages 6 to 15 years of age. Tickets are $35 for adults 16 years of age and older, with an optional black powder demonstration add-on costing $50. Event tickets can be purchased at: bit.ly/Campover2017. Registration closes on Wednesday, March 1^st and space is limited. Get your tickets today!