fort morris historic site

The Historian in me really wants to go on and on about how this is an earthwork fort dating back to the revolution and also built over and nominally used in the War of 1812 and Civil War. I'd also mention the museum's information on the forgotten colonial city of Sunbury.As a traveler and a sight see'er, I'd say Fort Morris hardly holds a candle to Fort Pulaski, Fort James Jackson, Fort Screven or Fort McAllister or Castillo de San Marcos. I'd particularly recommend Fort McAllister, if you want to see an earthworks fort.

There is a small museum with artifacts that were recovered from the old fort (no longer standing). We found the volunteer very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the battles that were fought here and the significance to American history. The Site Manager, Arthur Edgar, knew our group was coming and was dressed in period costume with a replica of a musket from the Revolutionary era. He took us all around the museum and all around the area where the fort once stood. It is a lovely spot, right on the water, but you probably have to be a real history buff to enjoy most of it. They do a battle re enactment in November that I think would be very interesting.

I had an awesome time. They have a great museum, better than some of the larger historic sites I've been to near Savannah. I watched the video and then did the self guided tour and had plenty of information to enjoy myself and understand what I was seeing. Their signs on the way in state that "There is more to history than meets the eye". This site is the epitome of that statement. I had no idea so many interesting things had happened here and in the surrounding area. The volunteer working the front desk (September 4) was incredibly friendly and helpful, giving me not only information about their site, but also about things in nearby Sunbury that I might enjoy, including the Historic Sunbury Cemetery. (She was right, I enjoyed visiting there, too!)This site is also a great beginner geocaching location, 2 geocaches on site, one being part of the GA State Historic Sites "Geocaching History Trail." There are a few other geocaches in Sunbury that I unfortunately didn't have time to find. They have a nice short nature trail along the coast and through the woods, about a mile long. Watch out for Yellow Orb Weaver Spiders though! I almost walked through a web not paying attention.Athough this site is a little out of the way from Savannah, I believe it was well worth my trip, especially with the geocaching and other historic sites nearby. Make sure that you plan your trip however, as they are only open certain days of the week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, I think)I will definitely be going back for some of their events, they look great, too.

Run by the State of Georgia, this is the site of a fort colonial Americans used to fend off the British during revolutionary days. The state offers monthly presentations of historical pieces. All are interesting and informative. See: http://www.gastateparks.org/FortMorris for more information.

Ft Morris is good place if you want to learn about the revolutionary war. It was manned by patriots and a young Col named John McIntosh. The name sake of the county just to the south. Col McIntosh was part of a Highlander force and stood up to the British when they came to take the fort. The Fort was the key to a coastal city by the name of Sunbury. When the British Lt asked for the fort surrender Col John told them to come take it! They didn't at that time but came back later and took the fort. Col John McIntosh lived in McIntosh County just south of the fort. My family moved to the south from NJ and bought a piece of property on the Sapelo River in McIntosh Co. Little did they know that the property was once owned by Col John McIntosh. To make a long story short his casket came up out of the ground ( Fisk Mummy Case) and it had to be buried for a 3rd time in the cemetery at the end of Pine Harbor road in McIntosh Co. It's all on the Internet. Tattnel Journal report about the Fisk Mummy Case.

My family really enjoyed visiting the site. They dress in authentic uniforms and the kids really thought that was cool. Nice way to spend an afternoon - learning about local history in a fun way.

I actually went around 2006. I'm trying to catch up on writing reviews to the places I've been too. Fort Morris has a nice little gift shop where I bought several reproduced papers on the United States Constitution, articles, and amendments. The area is lovely and very close to inter-coastal water ways. Fort Morris is close to Sunbury, Georgia which has a great little restaurtant and graveyard. Also in Midway one can stop and see the Midway Muesum. If I remember correctly the fort has walking trails too.

Even though I grew up in the south, our history books did very litte justice to the importance of the southern states in winning our revolution. This historic site helps to correct that mis-history. We stopped in here after we had explored Fort McAllister and it was an unique opportunity to compare the two sets of earthworks and how a reconstructed site compares to a site left untouched. I wished we had more time to explore some of the other nearby revolutionary sites.

The Ft Morris staff and volunteers put on a first rate Rev War first person experience. The site is loaded with history and the views of the St cathherines sound and surrounding areas from the fort itself are worth the trip.