Old Fort Western

Old Fort Western in Augusta will open for the 2016 season on May 28 & 29 from 11 to 4. On Memorial Day, May 30 they will be open from 10 to 4.

Before you know it, the kids will be out of school for the summer and it's never too early to get some ideas for things to do with the entire family. Let's start right here in Augusta and Old Fort Western.

This Saturday, Christmas fills the air in Downtown Augusta. The annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will feature plenty of events on Saturday in downtown Augusta, including Christmas at Old Fort Western. The family will enjoy a reading of The Night Before Christmas, caroling, hot chocolate and mulled cider will be served.

Old Fort Western on Cony Street in Augusta will be hosting it's traditional Thanksgiving event this Sunday afternoon starting at 1pm. Activities include colonial cooking and food preparation demonstrations in the fort's kitchen. Visitors will learn about the military history of this area and visit soldiers who will be outdoors cooking rations.