GA's NPS Fort Pulaski National Monument Jr. Ranger Program

GA's NPS Fort Pulaski National Monument Jr. Ranger Program - Explore, Learn, Protect...Be a Junior Ranger! Fort Pulaski National Monument's Junior Ranger Program is a fun way for young visitors to get the most out of their visit to our park. Children ages 6-12 can participate. Handbooks are available inside the Visitor Center. While doing the activities, children enjoy earning a badge and a certificate.

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Checklist of Requirements:

Visit Fort Pulaski National Monument.

Complete all activity sheets in the booklet.

Attend a ranger talk and have the ranger initial your booklet. If no ranger talk is scheduled during your visit, read exhibits in the visitor center and view the movie in the Visitor Center.

Take the self-guided tour. Allow one to two hours to complete the Junior Ranger Program.

If you cannot visit Fort Pulaski at this time, you can become a WebRanger. By becoming a WebRanger you will learn about different National Parks and why they are important places that should be protected. After completing the web activities, you will receive a Jr. Ranger certificate.

Phone

Visitor Information - 912-786-5787

Operating Hours, Seasons & Phone Contact

Fort Pulaski National Monument is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Park hours may vary during the summer. Fort Pulaski National Monument is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Regular Hours:
Visitor Center open 9 AM-5 PM
Fort open 8:30 AM-5:15 PM
Bridge gate closes by 5:30 PM
Summer Hours: (Memorial Day - mid-August)
Visitor Center open 9 AM-5:30 PM
Fort open 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
Bridge gate closes by 6:45 PM
*Please be aware of park hours and closing times. Remember! All vehicles must be across the Cockspur Island Bridge by closing time.

Fees & Reservations

Individual Fees $3 entrance fee charged for all visitors 16 years of age and older. 15 years old and under free. Receipt valid for additional 6 days of visitation. Teachers desiring an educational fee waiver must submit the request one month prior to the group's anticipated visit.

Directions to Fort Pulaski

From I- 95, take exit for I-16 about 15 miles west of Savannah. From I-16, take U.S. Highway 80 East. Follow signs for Fort Pulaski, Tybee Island and beaches. Fort Pulaski National Monument entrance is approximately 15 miles east of Savannah.