Celebrating Liberty in Liberty County

Why is Liberty County called Liberty County? Well, let us tell you. This amazing place that we call home got the name Liberty because we were the first county, St. John’s Parish at the time, in the state to vote for Liberty and become free from British rule! And with that, it is essential to celebrate all the men and women who fought for our freedom and liberties. Here in Liberty County, there are numerous ways to celebrate, and we’ll share some of our favorite things to do and places to visit!

1. Salute to Summer on Fort Stewart

Every year, Fort Stewart opens its gates to bring together civilians and soldiers for an afternoon or evening of fun. This year, the Salute to Summer Concert will be held on June 27th. The gates of the event will open at 3:30 pm, and you can enjoy food, family-friendly activities, and more! As the day goes on, you can pick your spot out on the lawn and get ready for the concert! This year’s artists are Quavo, Chase Rice, and DJ Rock! At the end of the event, a fireworks finale will take place that you won’t want to miss! This free event takes place annually to celebrate and thank the heroes who work tirelessly to protect our freedom and liberties every day. For more information on this event, click here!

2. Independence Day at Colonial Sunbury

Celebrate Independence Day at Colonial Sunbury and feel like you are back in 1777! When attending this event, be sure to bring your cameras; this one-of-a-kind event features demonstrations of black powder weapons firing every hour! The whole family is welcome to enjoy activities that include old-fashioned toys, games, sack races, and much more! This one-of-a-kind experience is held on July 5th & 6th from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission fees are $ 3-$ 5, and parking is available. Grab your bonnet and your musket and head out to experience what life was like nearly 246 years ago. There’s genuinely nothing else like this event, and it showcases a significant portion of Liberty County’s history. For more information, please click here or call (912) 884-5999.

3. Enjoy a Backyard BBQ

There is truly no better way to enjoy celebrating Liberty than a good old BBQ. Liberty County has gorgeous weather year-round, and this time of year is perfect for a 4th of July backyard BBQ. Just visiting? That’s okay; several of our parks have on-site grills for anyone to use! Grab your snacks and burger supplies and head down to Eve Park. You will find picnic tables and grills ready for you to use! Throw out some red, white & blue decorations, get the music going and enjoy time with friends and family as you celebrate Liberty. Be sure to hang out long enough to catch one of Liberty County’s gorgeous waterfront sunsets.

4. Visit One of Our Memorials

Liberty County has several memorials to honor its fallen soldiers. One of our favorite memorials to visit is the Veterans Memorial Walk, located at Bryant Commons Park. Enjoy a beautiful walk down the path lined with trees as you pay tribute to those who have served our country. Another memorial dedicated to those who gave their lives for our country is the Warriors Walk, located on Fort Stewart. This site features a path lined with trees devoted to soldiers who have fallen. We highly recommend visiting both of these locations, as they serve as poignant reminders of what we lost to gain the freedoms and liberties we enjoy today.

No matter what you choose to do while visiting Liberty County, be sure to take lots of photos and tag us at #ExploreLiberty so we can see all the fun, too! We hope you get to enjoy all the freedoms and liberties we all love so much, and thank the ones who make it possible! Liberty County wouldn’t be what it is today if we didn’t have the fantastic men and women who fight so hard to make it possible. We truly thank every one of them.