History buffs, nature fans, and those seeking outdoor recreation will enjoy a visit to Fort McAllister Historic State Park. The historic site is home to the country's best-preserved, Civil War earthwork fortification as well as hiking, biking, kayaking, and more! The Savannah area is rich [...]
Get out into the great outdoors and discover the natural beauty of the South at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Best of all, what seems like a whole different world is just 15 minutes from downtown Savannah and the door our Savannah bed and breakfast. [...]
The Owens-Thomas House, located on the northeast corner of Savannah's Oglethorpe Square, is not only one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture in the country. It's also home to one of the oldest and best preserved urban slave quarters. Telfair Museums has been [...]
Did you know Savannah that is home to the oldest black church in North America? It's true - the First African Baptist Church predates the formation of the United States by three years! As one of the oldest cities in the country, Savannah is home [...]
Savannah's Colonial Park Cemetery was established in 1750, when Savannah was still the capital of the British Province of Georgia. The historic grounds served as the city cemetery for more than 100 years, and contain over nine thousand, pre-Civil War graves. Everyone knows about famous [...]
Visit the world's only American Prohibition Museum and travel back in time to the days of anti-alcohol rallies, the 18th Amendment, bootleggers, gangsters, and speakeasies. You can even enjoy a drink in the museum speakeasy! National alcohol prohibition went into effect in the United States [...]
Discover a Savannah of the 1730's with a visit to Wormsloe Plantation. The State Historic Site, Georgia's oldest tidewater estate, includes historic tabby ruins, walking trails, costumed interpreters, and more! Wormsloe State Historic Site welcomes you with one of Savannah's most iconic views: a shadowy, [...]
As February approaches, thoughts turn to love and ... Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras is celebrated all over the world, including right here on Tybee Island. Come experience a Savannah Mardi Gras on Tybee, February 22, 2020! When thinking of Mardi Gras, most people first think [...]
Get ready for Savannah Hockey Classic 2020, the hottest collegiate hockey tournament in the South. The Battle for the Thrasher Cup features the University of Georgia, University of Florida, Georgia Tech, and Florida State. January 17th and 18th, 2020 at the Savannah Civic Center. There’s [...]
Hard as it may be to believe, the holidays are nearly upon us, with one of the first signs of the season coming up November 30th – the annual Savannah Boat Parade of Lights! Savannah may not see much in the way of snow – [...]
Weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen, Tybee Island Pirate Fest 2019 is coming right up! The free, family-friendly festival includes a parade, live music and entertainment, food, grog, and so much more. October 10th through the 13th, 2019. If you enjoy looting and pillaging, have [...]
Savannah Picnic in the Park is Savannah’s largest, outdoor musical event. Join the Savannah Philharmonic and others for an evening of music under the stars in Forsyth Park. Sunday October 6th, 2019. Picnic in the Park has been a Savannah tradition for over 30 years [...]
