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.
Plan it in three lines
Getting In
Admission: adults $5, seniors $3.75, youth $3.50. Check the list below for family and group rates.
Open 7 days 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Make It a Day
Fort McAllister State Park is about 10 miles away. Coming up near here: Frozen Moments: Life Interrupted at the Andrew Low House in Savannah.
6 events within 30 mi
Fort Morris State Historic Site Hours
Hours in a day
- Historic Site9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Days of the week
A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.
- Historic SiteOpen 7 days 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- MuseumFriday–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
- Adults (18–61)$5.00
- Seniors (62+)$3.75
- Youth (6–17)$3.50
- Children (under 6)$1.50
Admission as listed on the official page; check it before a long drive. Group rates and annual passes are in the list below.
- 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
- Address2559 Fort Morris Road, Midway, GA 31320
- CountyLiberty (Coastal Georgia region)
- GPS31.76789, -81.28123 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site912-884-5999
- Official pagegastateparks.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
State parks and historic sites
- 1Fort McAllister State Parkstate park10 mi
- 2Skidaway Island State Parkstate park18 mi
- 3Wormsloe State Historic Sitestate historic site19 mi
- 4Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Islandstate park26 mi
Events coming up
- 5Frozen Moments: Life Interrupted at the Andrew Low HouseSavannah24 mi
- 6Tybee Island Seafood FestTybee Island30 mi
- 7Christmas Made in the SouthSavannah25 mi
- 8Autumn Encampment 2026 (colonial military reenactment)Darien29 mi
- 9Savannah Southern HalfSavannah23 mi
- 10A Magical Cirque ChristmasSavannah24 mi
Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.
- On now through Nov 23Frozen Moments: Life Interrupted at the Andrew Low House, Savannah (about 24 miles away)
- On now through Nov 15Tybee Island Seafood Fest, Tybee Island (about 30 miles away)
- Nov 13 – Nov 15Christmas Made in the South, Savannah (about 25 miles away, free to $10)
- Nov 13 – Nov 14Autumn Encampment 2026 (colonial military reenactment), Darien (about 29 miles away)
- Nov 14Savannah Southern Half, Savannah (about 23 miles away)
- Nov 19A Magical Cirque Christmas, Savannah (about 24 miles away)
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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