About McIntosh County, GA

Major Pierce Butler (the third son of an Irish baronet) came to America and married Mary Middleton of South Carolina. Butler's sell of his military commission was used to purchase several plantations in South Georgia including Butler Plantation approximately 1 mile south of Darien Georgia.

Major Butler left this property not to his children, but his grandchildren if they would change their last name to Butler. So Pierce (Mease) Butler ended up with title to this property that had been cultivated with dikes and canals for the purpose of growing rice.

The property has been turned into a wildlife preserve. What brings attention to most tourists driving down Highway 17 is the old rice mill chimney that still remains.

The home is now owned by the Department of Natural Resources and is used as a private residence.

Most people's familiarity to Butler Plantation are the writings of English actress Fanny Kemble Butler, wife of Pierce Butler. Although Fanny only spent 4 months in Georgia on a trip with her husband to view his estates, Fanny hated slavery. This caused a divorce which ended with her only being allowed to see her two children two months a year. Fanny returned to her acting career but later published "Journal of a Residence on a Georgia Plantation".

Now the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area and Howfyl Plantation, Butler Plantation is an protected asset of the Department of Natural Resources and the state of Georgia.

Views from Fort King George Historic Site in Darien, Georgia

On Sunday, January 3, 2010, from 1 - 4 pm view "Colonial Medicine and Weapons" at the Fort King George Historic Site, 1600 Wayne St., Darien, Georgia.

The event will include the fort "doctor" demonstrating the medical procedures and protocol of the early 18th century. Also enjoy a musket demonstration will also be featured every hour.

For information and details, call 912-437-4770.

While taking in this event, take the time to visit the other sites including the waterfront in downtown Darien, Georgia.

Historic Vernon Square in downtown Darien, Georgia and included in the National Historic Registry, this estate iwas the original location of the Episcopal Church in 1863. (Original Church burned and this residence constructed in 1930's) Property includes 6 city lots in the and commands a lovely view of Vernon Square and glimpses of the Darien Riverfront. (Lots may be subdivided). Home was rennovated in 2002. Heart yellow pine and oak floors grace this home as well as exterior wood is heart cypress or yellow pine.

Beautifully situated with live oaks and magnolia trees surrounding property.

Two exterior verandas -one overlooking Vernon Square

Wood stairs with treads

Views of Vernon Square from veranda

Waterfront park, dock, restaurants and shopping as well as a bicycle trail within easy steps of this historical treasure.

Call Lamar Cole at Chapman Realty 1-877-221-0088 or 912-269-8808 for a private showing.

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Although I did not have time to enjoy any of the festivities this weekend for the Blessing of the Fleet cemeremonies and activities, I did stop on my way to work and snap a few photographs to post. This is the fountain in the square in downtown Darien where the vendors were set up for Art in the Park.

Darien's United Methodist Church located across from Square

Vendors had these great old oak trees offering shade during this event. It was a beautifully sunny day with a nice breeze.

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Waterfront Darien Georgia (photo above)

Event: Blessing of the Fleet in Historic Darien, Georgia

Dates: March 27, 2009 - March 29, 2009

Live Music: Friday March 27, 2009 5:00 p.m. on waterfront - Vic Waters and Rhett Atkins

Saturday: Darien River Run/Walk, Street Parade, Classic Car Show, Shrimp Box Derby, Kid's Fishing Rodeo, live entertainment at Waterfront Park including concert by Sensational Sounds of Motown and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday: Noon Worship Serice at Waterfront Park, Shrimp Boat Fleet Blessing Marine Parade at 2:00 p.m.

Location: Downtown Darien, Georgia

For more information visit http://www.blessingofthefleet.com

Downtown Brunswick Waterfront Shown Below

Event: Art in The Park

Water color and oil painting, photography, pastels and pottery by local artists. Ongoing art demonstrations, artist Charlotte Harrell will create children's portrait's for $15, Wildlife Photography Exhibit by Altamaha Riverkeeper James Holland and display at the Old Jail Art Center.

Date: March 28 - 29, 2009

Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Location: Vernon Square in Darien's Historic District

For more information call McIntosh Art Association at 912-437-7711

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