Altamaha Wildlife Management Area

Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.

Popular places to visit

Aerial view of Fort King George historic site, oldest English fort on the Georgia coast from the 17th century with wooden palisade, gun ports for cannons blue cloudy sky near Darien Georgia USA

Fort King George Historic Site

You can study the exhibits at Fort King George Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Darien. Stroll along the marina or visit the churches in this family-friendly area.

Fort King George Historic Site
Panoramic view of the waterfront in historic downtown St Marys, Georgia.

Waterfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Darien. Amble around the area's marina or visit its churches.

Waterfront Park
Fort Frederica National Monument showing building ruins, heritage elements and a garden

Fort Frederica National Monument

Explore the remnants of the imposing military fort that decided Georgia’s fate as a British colony. Check out history presentations and interpretive trails.

Fort Frederica National Monument

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

You can study the exhibits at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Brunswick. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

Old Jail Museum

You can study the exhibits at Old Jail Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Darien. Amble around the area's marina or visit its churches.

Old Jail Museum

Ashantilly Center

You can browse the exhibits at Ashantilly Center, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Darien. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ashantilly Center

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