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Monumental Moments: America's 250th
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Monumental Moments Events for 2026
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites annual theme for 2026 is
Monumental Moments: America’s 250th
.
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites will offer programs celebrating monumental moments in Georgia’s history.
Expanding beyond historic events, we also are dedicating the year to recognizing that monumental moments take place every day at our state parks. Parks will be offering programs that celebrate monumental moments in outdoor recreation history: the first time you caught a fish, the first time Junior Ranger, the first night you spent outside.
July 4th Celebrations:
Every state park and historic site will be open and celebrating the historic anniversary July 4th, 2026. Plan your camping trip to enjoy traditional American fun such as:
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contests
Three-legged relay races
Sack Races
Cornhole competitions
Traditional folk toys
Readings of the Declaration of Independence
And much more!
Programs and Events will take place all year long. Some special events to celebrate the 250th include:
Elijah Clark Days
Georgia’s First Fourth at Wormsloe
Echoes on the Altamaha at Fort King George
Come and Take It! at Fort Morris
How to Earn Prizes
Rangers will be handing out Monumental Moments bookmarks at all annual theme programs with spaces for stamps on the back. You can earn stamps by attending annual theme programs throughout the year. Collect 2 stamps for a small prize and 4 stamps for a grand prize! Send a picture of your stamped bookmarks to
ParksRFun@dnr.ga.gov
with your name and mailing address to receive your prizes.
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