Calendar

"Membership Drive"

April 17th 10am to 2pm

Come and visit the canal and have lunch with us.

A Barbeque plate with be offered for $7.00

 

 

May 22nd

"Swamp Thing"

This program was put on in 2004 and 2005. It is a historic tour of the

canal and meet the people along the way with stories to tell.

6:30 pm to 8:00pm.

Price is $10.00

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

$2/Adults

$1/Children 5-12

 

Call Us Today!

info@savannahogeecheecanalsociety.org

(912) 748-8068

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