There are big plans for the Gullah-Geeche Cultural Corridor which is planned to attract more tourists and help preserve Gullah traditions. Right now, the plans for the trail is waiting for funding. The Beaufort Gazette has an interesting article about the funding issue. Click here to read more.
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Ring in the holidays, get into the holiday spirit with fun for the whole family in the Historic Shoppes of Avondale on St. Johns Avenue.
Santa Claus makes his annual special guest appearance, taking children and their adults on horse drawn carriage rides throughout the Shoppes of Avondale. Find great gifts in the charming boutiques or [...]
Nestled deep in the postcard-perfect French Alps, the Grande Chartreuse is considered one of the world’s most ascetic monasteries. In 1984, German filmmaker Philip Gröning wrote to the Carthusian order for permission to make a documentary about them. They said they would get back to him. Sixteen years later, they were ready. Gröning, sans crew [...]
According to WTOC 11 Savannah, Linger Longer LLC is seeking to join the suit as a co-defendant with Jekyll Island Authority. The developer who lost the bid for the revitalization project claims that Jekyll Island Authority showed favoritism toward Linger Longer LLC.
Read the whole story here.
Visit downtown historic St Marys own community market. This market takes place on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on 206 Osborne Street. Local vendors, fresh produce, baked goods, honey, and much much more. Visit St Marys Community Market website for more information.
As the leading figure of the new colony of Georgia, General James Edward Oglethorpe was feted on his birthday in the young settlements of the colony. On Saturday, December 15th, the National Park Service at Fort Frederica National Monument will celebrate Oglethorpe’s birthday in true colonial style from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Join the Garrison for a traditional dinner in the soldiers’ barracks and an evening of colonial-style Yule Tide merriment. Reservations required. $30. 912-437-4770.
Fort King George Historic Site, 1600 Wayne St, Darien , GA 31305
On this week’s episode of Georgia Traveler, we’re “Coasting Along the Atlantic”, exploring U.S. 17 from Savannah to Darien. The team gets great travel advice at the Visitors Information Center (VICS) just outside Savannah and sets off. Phil finds fantastic food at the famous Lady and Sons while David discovers local legends and haunting fun [...]
Experience an old-fashioned Christmas in real 18th Century style, complete with caroling and dance, and the burning of the Yule Log. Learn about the Colonial period through this fun and educational family friendly event. Call 912-353-3023 for more information
Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
Located 10 miles southeast of Savannah’s historic district [...]
Come to Fort Pulaski and learn about life on the fort during the Living History Days.
* 10:00 Guided Tour
* 11:00 Cannon Firing
* 12:00 Cannon Firing
* 1:00 Musket Demonstration
* 2:00 Cannon Firing
* 3:00 Musket Demonstration
* 3:30 Cannon Firing
Visitor Information (912) 786-5787
Activities on how families celebrated Christmas during World War 2 at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. Open for all ages. On Saturdays December 1, 8, and 15 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Registration is NOT required.
The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, call 912.748.8888
Celebrate the season by visiting the wonderful galleries included in the 2nd Annual Southern Lights Gallery Hop, participating this year are: the SCAD Galleries, Galleries of City Market, Chroma Gallery and the Jepson Center for the Arts. Enjoy traveling via holiday trolley to each of the galleries. The hop kicks off with a reception in [...]
Explore the beauty of holiday decorations including hundreds of lights and over 500 luminaria in the courtyard. Enjoy Christmas carolers, visit with Father Christmas, and sample holiday treats in the shops. Our annual Open House starts at 6:00 p.m. and lasts until 9:00 p.m
Join us for a FREE family concert event featuring the talented musicians of Savannah Arts Academy. Holiday cheer abounds at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa with displays of myriad trees, gingerbread creations, and the sounds and scents of the season. Look for a special visit from Santa Claus! Holiday Series events Sponsored [...]
ST. AUGUSTINE – A colorful re-enactment of 18th century British military life will take place November 30 -December 1 in St. Augustine — the Nation’s oldest city. One of the most colorful and exciting events of the holiday season, the 32nd annual presentation of Grande Illumination and British Night Watch will feature an entertaining and [...]
The reunion tour with the band’s original lead singer David Lee Roth has added Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville to the tour. Van Halen will perform in Jacksonville on February 16th, 2008 according to Billboard magazine.
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Take a tour of the holiday decorated beautiful homes of Ardsley Park in Savannah. December 1, noon – 4:00 pm. Tickets $25. Please call 912-236-0363 for reservations or more information, or visit Senior Citizens, Inc, 3025 Bull Street, Savannah (intersection of Bull & Washington)
Watch the video from Savannah’s WTOC 11. click here and find the [...]
Festivall ‘08 in Charleston is expanding. It’s stretching from four days to ten next summer. The festival is planned for June 20-29, 2008. Some of the activities planned include the Water Chili Cook-off, as well as performances by the Charleston Opera and the West Virginia Symphony.
More than 30,000 people attended the last Festivall in Charleston [...]
Hosted by the Flowertown Garden Club, join the Mayor and the Town of Summerville as they light up Summerville Town Hall and Hutchinson Square in Historic Downtown Summerville. Beautiful music will be provided by the Summerville High School band and chorus groups. Light holiday refreshments will be served by Summerville D.R.E.A.M. Call 843-873-0797 for [...]
Join us for one of the best Christmas parades in South Carolina! Hosted by D.R.E.A.M. and the Summerville Fire Department, call 821-7260 for information.
Eleven wonderful homes surrounding the marsh in Murrells Inlet will open their doors for the holiday home tour. Murrells Inlet Presbyterian Church will also open their recently restored 1925 Little Memorial Chapel on Murrells Inlet Road. The tour runs for one day only on Saturday, December 8, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. [...]
In the Tony-Award winning new musical comedy THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser.
Times-Union Center for the Perfoming Arts, 300 West Water Street [...]
Tour homes in historic downtown St Marys.
Call 912-882-4000 for more information.
The 12th Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., in the main auditorium. There will be unique Christmas gifts, wreaths, Christmas ornaments, lots of food and baked goods. The event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, Dec. 20th at 8:00 pm
The Florida Theatre; 128 East Forsyth Street, Ste. 300, Jacksonville. (904) 355-2787
Tickets – $38.50
Or visit Florida Theatre’s website www.floridatheatre.com
