As you all know, my kids really like to do Jr. Ranger programs. We try to stop at all of the participating parks along our path because it is simply a lot of fun :) (and educational, but my kids don't have to know that ;)...).
So anyway, we went out to the island to check out Fort Frederica National Monument. Boy were we pleasantly surprised :)! This park had one of the most detailed (in a good way) Jr. Ranger programs we have ever seen. The kids were given packs to wear that contained all sorts of goodies...hats, a spyglass, compass, Colonial era toy, etc. The books themselves were awesome, too. They are pop-up and lead the participants on a journey through the town of Frederica. The kids had a lot of fun with it :)...
There has been extensive archeological exploration done around the 18th century town and the things that have been uncovered are amazing. Each site has the foundation of the building exposed, some with brick work still intact. There are also display cases containing artifacts from the site that were uncovered along with a story of the people that once lived and worked in that particular building...
What remains of the British fort at the water's edge...
After reading the book and following it's directions around the grounds, we headed back to the Visitor Center to check out the displays inside. When we got there, the Ranger was waiting outside for us with badges and certificates for the kids because their power had gone out and the building had to be locked. Oh well, that's ok. She went over everything with the kids, awarded them their prizes, and we were back on the road.
A quick drive down to the end of the island to admire the St. Simons Lighthouse and then we were on our way to.....Savannah :)!
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