Museum Hours

Friday 10-4, Saturday 9-5

Sunday 1-5, Monday 10-4

Other days by appointment

  Special Program coming  

             up in May

"Canal Days" on May 17, 2014 with guided tours and other attractions. Hours from 9-5. Regular Admission of Adults $3, Children 4-12 $1.

Regular Admission 

$3 Adult, $1 Child 4-12

We are located at 681 Fort Argyle Road (Route 204) about 2.3 miles past I-95 going west from Exit 94

More information is available at (912) 748-8068 or (912) 920-2299 or e-mail us:

   savannahogeecheecanalsociety@ymail.com

Come out and visit us. We have the historic Canal Locks and almost 200 acres of swamp and woodland with five miles of wooded trails  Our Museum has a 15 minute video on the S-O Canal's history along with exhibits of artifacts, photographs and illustrations associated with the Canal.  Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash at all times.

Canal History

The Historic Savannah-Ogeechee Barge Canal is one of the prime relics in the history of southern canals. Beginning with the tidal lock at the Savannah River, the waterway continues through four lift locks as it traverses 16 1/2 miles, before reaching another tidal lock at the Ogeechee River. Along the way, the canal passed thorugh Savannah's 19th Century industrial corridor, former rice fields, timber tracks, and a still lush tidal river swamp and adjacent sandhill environment that is the characteristic habitat for several unique species of flora and fauna.

• Open all year long
• A museum & nature center featurin information and exhibits on Canal History, archeology, birding, and local attractions
• Over 5 miles of hiking trails from the S&O Canal Museum and Nature Center to the Ogeechee River. Trails include historic canal towpath and Locks, a river trail, Georgia Wetland walks along boardwalks and Sandhill/Pine forest trails.
• Inclusion on the Coastal Birding Trail and Birding Opportunities.
• Hiking trail from Tom Triplett Park to the S&O Canal near lock 3.
• Guided Tours and Special Events
• Pavilion Rental and Picnic Facilities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Admission

$3/Adults

$1/Children  

     4-12

   Call Us Today

  (912) 748-8068

Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.