Burning of Darien - 150th Commemorative
Darien
The Coast
On June 15, 2013, a historic festival and encampment will commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Burn of Darien. In June 1863, federal troops comprising the 54th Massachusetts led by Col. Robert Gould Shaw and 2nd South Carolina Volunteers by Col. James Montgomery marched on the coastal Georgia town of Darien with the intent to vandalize and burn. The largely deserted town was undefended at the time. The act was portrayed in the 1989 film "Glory."
- Info & Amenities
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Hours of Operation
Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Admission & Fees
Admission Free
General Information
Free Admission
Special Tags
Civil War Site
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Type
African American, Civil War, Family Friendly, Free Things to Do, History & Heritage
