American Beach on Amelia Island, Florida, celebrates 75
On January 31, 2010, American Beach, located on northeast Florida’s Amelia Island, will celebrate its 75th anniversary. Located on the southern end of the island, the 200-acre American Beach was once a glorious oceanfront haven for African Americans during the Jim Crow-era of segregation. Like so much of the island’s 13 miles of [...]
Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour – St Augustine
This is the 16th year of the popular St. Augustine Historic Inns “Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour”. The Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour has become a much anticipated yearly tradition in St. Augustine. The two-day event showcases a total of 25 Inns decorated for the holidays. The tour ticket includes tours on both days, as [...]
Week of Valor in Jacksonville, Florida
Week of Valor is held November 4-12, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. The week begins with the arrival of the Blue Angels on Wednesday, November 4, and ends with the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11.
The Week of Valor will highlight the Sea and Sky Spectacular and Veterans Day Parade as well as ship tours [...]
Disney Train Tour Video from Coastal Companion
We just had to catch this train before it left Jacksonville. The Disney Train for the movie “A Christmas Carol” just made a short one-day stop at the Amtrak station in Jacksonville. I and thousand of my closest friends found out and we all gathered at the station to take a sneak peek at the [...]
Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens Beaufort, SC
The Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens takes place in Beaufort, South Carolina on October 23 – 25, 2009.
Founded in 1711, Beaufort, South Carolina, located between Charleston and Savannah, GA, is South Carolina’s largest National Historic Landmark District. During the Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens, visitors get to explore a variety of private [...]
CoastFest 2009 – Brunswick, Georgia
CoastFest is a family-oriented environmental festival where participants learn about Georgia’s coastal resources and have some fun at the same time. CoastFest 2009 takes place on Saturday October 3, 2009 from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in Brunswick, GA. Admission is free, so it’s perfect for the family!
Each year more than 7,000 visitors come [...]
St Vincent’s Tour & Tea in Savannah 2009
St. Vincent’s Academy will once again host the popular St Vincent’s Tour & Tea in Savannah on Saturday October 17, 2009. This is a popular self-guided tour of the original 1845 Convent building and eight private homes in the historic district.
This year’s tour of homes promises to be a look inside nine beautiful homes in [...]
Fall Tour of Homes and Gardens – Charleston, SC
The 33rd Annual Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens in Charleston, SC, feature beautiful gardens and architecturally significant homes, churches and public buildings. The tours highlights the very best of American architecture from the early Georgian Period up to and including the 21st century. Each tour features a unique neighborhood representing Charleston’s culture from [...]
Charleston Green Fair 2009
The Green Fair in Charleston has grown in popularity, and no wonder. Here you can find lots of fun and interesting things about how to live green in South Carolina. The Charleston Green Fair 2009 main event takes place on September 27.
But the festival actually kicks off already on Tuesday September 22nd with a Sustainable [...]
September in South Carolina
Fall is always hopping with activities, from live music, seafood festivals, beer festivals, seafood festivals, art festivals and much, much more.
Here are some suggestions on fun things to do in South Carolina in September.
Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival, Hilton Head Island, SC
September 14-19, 2009
The 3rd annual Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival showcases the premium attributes [...]
Experience the Okefenokee Swamp by Kayak
Okefenokee Swamp near Waycross, Georgia, is just fascinating. The landscape itself is fascinating with the black water and the reflections of the trees in the surface. You can see birds everywhere; herons, egrets, ibis, and more depending on the time of year.
You can paddled through the canals, and there are trails meandering [...]
Greek Festival in Charleston 2009
Experience Greek food and culture right on the coast. During this exciting festival you get the opportunity to try all kinds of interesting food, and find out more about Greek culture and heritage.
This year’s festival includes:
Greek food and specialities (gyros, kebob, mousaka, baklava and more!)
Greek wines and beverages
Greek music with 2 live bands
Folk dance
Cultural exhibits [...]
Spring Garden Tour at Jacksonville Zoo in April
Spring is in the air and at Jacksonville Zoo there will be a new Garden Tour on Saturday April 4th to explore new flowers and plants. During the tour visitors will stroll through the gardens with Jacksonville Zoo’s expert horticulture staff to see what’s blooming.
Pre-register is required and you can register online at www.jacksonvillezoo.org [...]
First Garden Tour in 2009 – Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Florida
For those interested in gardening, here’s an interesting event. The first Garden Tour of the year is taking place at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in February.
This is an opportunity to learn about evergreen plants. Participants need to register in advance on the website www.Jacksonvillezoo.org. Saturday February 7th at 9.00 am.
Ticket to the event are $10 [...]
Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight at the Davenport House – Savannah, GA
Glistening by candlelight, the experience emphasizes the end of year celebrations of early 19th century Savannahians. Light refreshments, music and skilled interpreters, who guide visitors through the historic home, are among the hightlights.
December 26 – 30
Phone: 912.236.8097
Admission: 8-10
Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State Street
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Candlelight Tours of the Edmondston-Alston House – Charleston, SC
Christmas 1860: Candlelight Tours of the Edmondston-Alston House.
Take a step back in time and celebrate the holiday season with a special candlelight tour of the Edmondston-Alston House, one of the first dwellings built on Charleston’s High Battery. The historic Edmondston-Alston House will be dressed for the holidays much as it would have been in the [...]
Holiday Decorations at the Joseph Manigault House
It’s the beginning of the holiday season and on December 6th the Joseph Manigault House in Charleston opens its doors for the special holidays decorations tour. The Garden Club of Charleston has helped decorate this beautiful house with creative arrangements, using only live plant materials that would have been available in the Lowcountry during the [...]
Holiday Tour of Historic Homes in Savannah, Georgia in December
This is a time of year when southern hospitality is more welcoming than ever. The people of Savannah is again welcoming visitors into their private residences for the always popular annual Holiday Tour of Historic Homes.
The Holiday tour of Historic Homes has been described as “an intimate visit with residents of Savannah’s Historic District.”, and [...]
St. Marys Candlelight Tour of Homes – Georgia
The public is invited to re-live the joys of an old-fashioned Christmas as they tour historic homes, inns, and Churches and other historic buildings from 5 to 9 pm on December 13, 2008.
An annual tradition hosted by St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau partnering, with the Historic Preservation Commission; this [...]
Christmas in Woodbine Tour of Homes , Georgia
Enjoy a Christmas Celebration in small, charming and historic Woodbine. Tour historic homes and churches. Enjoy an art exhibit featuring local artist and juried works of CCHS Art Students. Soup & Sandwich Supper at St. Marks Episcopal Church at 5:00 p.m. Supper tickets are $5.00 at the door. Tour of Homes Tickets and map at [...]
40th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes – St. Augustine, FL
Enjoy “Christmas Traditions,” the St. Augustine Garden Club’s annual tour that will showcase homes located around Maria Sanchez Lake, the Matanzas Bay and St. George Street in St. Augustine’s South Historic District. These beautiful historic homes which will be open for the tour represent styles popular in the city and were constructed in 1890, 1905, [...]
Historic Homes for the Holidays – Amelia Island, FL
Tour five of Amelia Island’s loveliest, private historic homes during the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Christmas on Centre, an annual celebration of the holiday season in Fernandina Beach. Also included are caroling, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, a huge model train exhibit, decorated trees, gingerbread houses, children’s games and much more. For more [...]
Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association Holiday Cookie Tour – Amelia Island, FL
Mudhens, Hello Dollies and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip; sound like some recipes that you’d like to add to your holiday cookie file? Then join us for the Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Holiday Cookie Tour Saturday, November 22nd 1-5pm. This self-guided, self-paced event will allow you to tour all seven decorated bed and breakfast inns while [...]
15th Annual Holiday Tour of Bed and Breakfast Inns – St. Augustine, FL
Tour St. Augustine’s historic Bed and Breakfast Inns, all decorated in Holiday finery. In addition to being able to enjoy each Inn’s dazzling Christmas season displays, tour participants will be able to enjoy taste treats throughout the Holiday Tour: Each Inn unites with one of St. Augustine’s leading restaurants and confectioners, who serve complimentary samples. [...]
Summerville Candlelight Christmas Tour of Homes
The sights, sounds, & spirit of Christmas will be on display in six homes in Tea Farm. Wreath & bow making demonstrations, refreshments, & live seasonal music. Tickets will be sold in advance in the Summerville area at Guerin’s Pharmacy, Marigold’s, Sarah’s View, Interiors by Zanell, & Ace Hardware on Trolley Road, & at each [...]
