Frontier Days: Georgia Between the Wars

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Dates: May 1-4, 2008

Believe it or not, there was once a time when Georgia was America 's western frontier! Go on a journey through hundreds of years of history with live demonstrations of pre-Revolutionary times, the pioneer era and the Civil War.   Meet Desoto’s explorers and learn what they encountered here in the 1500’s.  Have a chat with General James Oglethorpe, founder of the Georgia colony.  See a cavalry unit with horses in action, learn about weaponry, war strategy, battlefield medicine, frontier skills, cooking, music, clothing of the time period and much more. This annual event takes place at the Antebellum Plantation.

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2008 Field Trip Details

RESERVATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2008
Festival Dates: Thursday & Friday, May 1 & 2
Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Recommended Grade Levels: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
2008 Pricing:
Frontier Days Only: $9.00 + tax per person (all ages)
Frontier Days + One Attraction: $12.00 + tax per person (all ages) (Select from one of these additional attractions: Tall Tales of the South 4D Theater or The Great Barn or the Scenic Railroad*)
Frontier Days + All Other Open Attractions: Kindergarten - 8th Grade: $16.00 + tax; 9th Grade - Adults $18.00 + tax (Prices are per person)

*Capacity is limited for the Scenic Railroad. The train ride will be a one hour experience including walking to the depot, boarding the train and deboarding.

To inquire about the festival or to start the booking process, CLICK HERE and complete the On-Line Booking Form. Once this form is received, our School Field Trip Coordinator will contact you and answer any additional questions.