Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Exploration and Discovery in the New World – Charleston, SC

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Staking a Claim: Exploration and Discovery in the New World
Before the colonists settled Carolina, several adventurers had explored the coast in search of a suitable settlement site. On these voyages the explorers sent back glowing accounts of the beauty and bounty of what would become Carolina. Join us for our June Festival “Staking a Claim: Exploration and Discovery in the New World” and walk in the footsteps of the first South Carolinians. Embrace your adventurous spirit as you learn the skills of nautical navigation and embark on an orienteering course. Learn how land disputes between European countries posed a threat to colonists and how individual land disputes made the surveyor’s occupation a high pressure job. Leave your world behind and explore the past at Charles Towne Landing. Event Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
www.charlestowne.org

Salt Marsh Walk – Savannah, GA

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Explore this dynamic and fascinating ecosystem that has supported humans on this coast throughout history. Come learn the fascinating inner workings of this rich natural resource that shelters, cleanses, and protects. Alternately submerged beneath salt water and baked under the sun, the plants and animals of this unique wilderness are highly specialized. Discover the drama of life in the mud and salt. Meet on the grounds of Fort Pulaski; please contact us for specific directions. Group size 4-15. Fee is $15/person. Reservations requested.
www.wilderness-southeast.org
912-236-8115

Dedication of New Historical Marker – Savannah, GA

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The Georgia Historical Society announces the dedication of a new historical marker on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. The marker, entitled Point Peter Battery and the War of 1812 tells the story of Point Peter Battery and recognizes the surprising role of this often forgotten coastal fortification as a staging point for both defensive and offensive military action throughout the earliest years of our nation’s history.

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Old Fort Jackson Bicentennial – Savannah, Georgia

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Saturday, May 17th CHS will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Old Fort Jackson National Historic Landmark.  The event is Free and open to the public beginning at 5pm and running to 9pm.

There will be Fireworks, Music, Cannon Firings and of course Cake!
All-American foods such as burgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase (all proceeds going to support OFJ—Georgia’s Oldest Brick Fort). This event is generously sponsored by the Savannah River Pilots!
For more information, please call the CHS events information/reservation line at (912) 651-3673.

Tea in the Davenport’s Garden in May – Savannah, Georgia

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Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea at the Isaiah Davenport House Museum. In the 1820’s, people in Savannah of means or burgeoning means, showed their civility, hospitality and refinement by serving tea in their homes. On Thursday afternoons in May, you can learn about this early 19th century tradition at the Davenport House Museum. Participants and costumed interpreters will take late afternoon tea as they would have when the Davenports lived in the home.

The May program will take place outdoors in the museum’s garden. For information or reserve a place, call 912-236-8097 or email info@davenporthousemuseum.org. Admission is $18 per adult and $14 for students ages 8 to 17.

Isaiah Davenport House Museum. 912-236-8097
Tea in the Davenport’s Garden takes place on Thursday afternoons from May 8 – 29. The Davenport House is a property of Historic Savannah Foundation.

www.historicsavannahfoundation.org
www.gacoastalmuseums.org

Click here to view the video from Davenport House.