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Archives for April 2008

Civil War Encampment – Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Visit military living history re-enactors with the Armory Guards as they recreate a Civil War encampment near where the original military units once set up their quarters. Throughout the course of the demonstration, the Armory Guards intend to accurately and respectfully portray the experience of the common American Civil War infantry soldier in Georgia.

Come discover more about Civil War soldiers at the Horton House Historic Site from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm this Saturday, May 3 and from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm this Sunday, May 4, 2008.

Discuss battle tactics with the soldiers at camp. Watch them practice their drills and march along with them. Witness them mount guard, fire muskets, and patrol the camp.

Admission is free. This event is sponsored by the Armory Guards and hosted by the Jekyll Island Museum. For more information contact the Jekyll Island Museum, at (912) 635-4036.

Albert Ayler Film Screening – Savannah, Georgia

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Savannah, GA  The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah and The Coastal Jazz Association of Savannah, in conjunction with The Telfair Museum of Art, are proud to present -for one showing only- the universally-acclaimed jazz documentary film MY NAME IS ALBERT AYLER at 6:00 pm, Thursday, June 5  in the Jepson Center for The Arts’ Neises Auditorium.

This is an event for both jazz and film fans.

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Turtle Crawl and Nest Fest – Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Registration and information can be found at http://gamultisports.com. Registration for the Triathlon is open until May 1. Register in advance or on-site for the Fun Run.
The triathlon begins at 7:30 a.m., and the 5 km. Fun Run/Walk (open to people of all ages and athletic abilities) starts at 8:00 a.m.

For more information, contact the Georgia Sea Turtle Center at 635-4444 or the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center at 635-3636.

Nest Fest is from 12 – 4 pm. Learn more about sea turtles and their habitats. Kids can participate in the ever-popular Kids’ Turtle Crawl on the beach, face painting, sea turtle related games, and many hands-on exhibits. And turtles will be released!

The Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 877-4-Jekyll