Darien, GA’s Blessing of the Fleet is a can’t miss coastal tradition celebrating the town’s deep shrimping roots and waterfront culture! ⚓🦐 Enjoy a full weekend of art, food, live music, a marine parade, and the powerful Sunday blessing of the shrimpboat captains at the largest event of its kind on the East Coast. Start planning your trip and explore event details here: https://darienmcintoshchamber.com/blessing-of-the-fleet - #coastalgeorgia #travel #roadtrip | Explore Georgia

The Darien Waterfront area has changed many times over the years. I found a picture or a drawing of the Darien Waterfront in 1835. This picture shows what the Darien Waterfront looked like until the Civil War. Darien was burned in 1863 during the Civil War. Only a few buildings survived the burning. The tabby ruins near the Darien Waterfront are located near the Adam Strain building, and this is what's left from the burning of Darien in 1863; stores, businesses, and warehouses from before the Ci