Coastal Heritage Society, Inc.

Savannah, Georgia

History

Davenport House Museum

Savannah, Georgia

Culture, History, Historic House

At the Davenport House visitors glimpse into the American past when the nation was new and Isaiah Davenport, a young carpenter from New England, achieved success as a builder in his adopted city. The world of early 19th century Savannah is presented through the outstanding Federal-style home Davenport built for his household. Furnished as it would have been in the 1820s, the museum is an authentic period restoration.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

Savannah, Georgia

General, History, Historic House, Specialized

The Juliette Low Birthplace is a special treasure of Savannah's National Historic Landmark District--Savannah's only house interpreted for the Victorian period. The Wayne-Gordon House was built between 1818-1821 for Mayor James Moore Wayne, later Supreme Court Justice. The house is restored to a documented 1886 appearance, a year of extensive changes to the house. Guided tours explore the amusing and lively stories of four generations of one American family, the Gordons. Hear firsthand about the fascinating life of their remarkable daughter the Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low. Join in the "fun" Juliette Low promised the girls of the world on March 12, 1912 when she started her organization in Savannah with 18 girls.

Old Fort Jackson

Savannah, Georgia

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Park, Science, Specialized

Old Fort Jackson exhibits Civil War artifacts, shows video presentation, cannon displays, summer daily cannon firings and gift shop.

Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum

Savannah, Georgia

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum is dedicated to the life and service of African Americans and their contributions to civil rights and equality and justice in Savannah.

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, Georgia

Art

Savannah College of Art and Design has 12 on campus galleries.

SCAD Museum of Art

Savannah, Georgia

Art

The landmark 1853 former Central of Georgia Railroad headquarters, now Kiah Hall, houses the SCAD Museum of Art. The museum is open to the public free of charge Monday through Friday 10 am-5 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. The SCAD Museum of Art, dedicated in May 2002, offers a year-round calendar of exhibitions, lectures, classes, special events, and tours. The museum serves as a teaching museum, with numerous class field trips and special topics classes serving the needs of the college community as well as the broader regional community and the large number of tourists to Savannah.

Telfair Museum of Art

Savannah, Georgia

Art

The Telfair is the oldest art museum in the South. The Owens-Thomas House is the finest example of Regency architecture in America. Owens Thomas admission; $8 Adults, $3 Students, $2 Children, Under 6 Free and AAA $7.

Webb Military Museum

Savannah, Indiana

History, Library, Military

Located in Historic Downtown Savannah, Webb Military Museum features military artifacts from the American Civil War to Desert Storm. Original uniforms, headgear, and equipment are displayed in a walk-through setting. The museum honors our servicemen from all wars and branches. Many of the displays contain named groupings of servicemen highlighting their stories of service. A visit to Webb Military Museum will certainly bring back one's love of history and the realization of how much we owe to our men and women in uniform.

Girl Scout First Headquarters

Savannah, Georgia

Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Specialized

The Girl Scout First Headquarters was built in 1848 as the carriage house to the Andrew Low House. Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, converted the carriage house into the Girl Scout Headquarters shortly after she founded Girl Scouting in March of 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. It was willed to the Girl Scout Council of Savannah upon her death in 1927.

Oatland Island Education Center

Savannah, Georgia

History

Oatland Island Education Center is an environmental education center and Savannah's zoo. The Center is located on 175 acres of woodlands and marsh and is home to more than 40 indigenous species. The staff provides environmental education programs.

Pinnacle Gallery

Savannah, Georgia

Art

S.P.A.C.E. (Savannah's Place for Art, Culture and Education)

Savannah, Georgia

Art

The Department of Cultural Affairs allocates funding for cultural organizations in Savannah. The department presents and produces cultural festivals, exhibitions, spring and summer art camps, theatrical productions, and visual and performing arts classes. S.P.A.C.E. features an exhibition gallery, a 100-seat black box theater, art studios and a ceramics studio with firing kilns.

Savannah History Museum

Savannah, Georgia

History

The Savannah History Museum is located in the building that was originally the passenger station of the Central of Georgia Railway. The structure is a National Historic Landmark and houses a variety of exhibits which reflect Savannah's history from 1733

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

Savannah, Georgia

Specialized

Scarbrough House, built in 1819 for the principal owner of the SAVANNAH, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, is the elegant setting for a colorful exhibition of ships models, paintings, and maritime antiques.

The Georgia Historical Society

Savannah, Georgia

Historical Society

The Society maintains a collection of GA history through its library/archives, conducts statewide conferences, lectures/workshops, publishes history books/a quarterly newsletter/GA Historical Quarterly, oversees hist. marker prog & GA Heritage Celebration