Fort Morris Historic Site

Fort Morris Historic Site is located at Fort Morris Road in Midway, Georgia and is approximately 45 minute's drive from Savannah International Airport. This is a historic fort built in 1776 to protect the seaport from the British and is now a visitor attraction. It is open to the public Thursday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm throughout the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

The history of this fort, the battles with the British and the colonial port of Sunbury is described at the museum located on site here along with a video presentation. The museum features exhibits and in addition to this, visitors to the site can stand within the earthwork remains and observe the scenic Saint Catherines Sound. There is a gift shop for visitors to purchase souvenirs.

Amongst the other activities available here there is a one mile long nature trail. This is also a great place for bird watching and visitors can borrow binoculars to observe woodpeckers, goldfinches, wood storks, painted buntings and great egrets amongst other species. The 67 acre area has seven picnic sites and for anyone wishing to stay overnight there is pioneer campground for groups only.