Short answer
Fort Morris State Historic Site is a state historic site in Liberty County, near Midway. Hours: open 7 days 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults. Checked on its official page.
Revolutionary War earthworks that guarded the seaport of Sunbury and the Medway River, with a small visitor center and museum and wide views of the coastal marsh.
Fort Morris State Historic Site hours
- Historic Site: Open 7 days 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Museum: Friday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Guests can access the site for self-guided tours Monday-Thursday by paying $5 per vehicle at the collection box in the parking area.
What it costs
- Admission: Adults (18–61): $5.00; Seniors (62+): $3.75; Youth (6–17): $3.50; Children (under 6): $1.50; All rates are plus tax. Group rates available with advance notice.; Historic Site Annual Pass Available
- State historic sites charge their own per-person admission; the state park ParkPass does not cover it.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 2559 Fort Morris Road, Midway, GA 31320
- County: Liberty (Coastal Georgia region)
- GPS: 31.76789, -81.28123 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site: 912-884-5999
- Official page: gastateparks.org/FortMorris
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (912-884-5999) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Fort Morris State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: Visitor Center; Gift Shop; Picnic Area; Bus Parking; Pioneer Campsite.
Events coming up near Fort Morris
- Nov 7: Savannah Porchfest, Savannah (about 23 miles away, free)
- Nov 8: Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival, Savannah (about 24 miles away)
- Nov 8 – Nov 15: Tybee Island Seafood Fest, Tybee Island (about 30 miles away)
- Nov 13 – Nov 15: Christmas Made in the South, Savannah (about 25 miles away, free to $10)
- Nov 14: Savannah Southern Half, Savannah (about 23 miles away)
- Nov 19 – Jan 3, 2027: Savannah Christmas Market, Savannah (about 24 miles away, free)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Fort McAllister State Park (state park, Bryan County), about 10 miles away
- Skidaway Island State Park (state park, Chatham County), about 18 miles away
- Wormsloe State Historic Site (state historic site, Chatham County), about 19 miles away
- Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island (state park, McIntosh County), about 26 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- Coastal Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Fort Morris State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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