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Savannah’s City Hall building,located at Bay Street and BullStreet in the heart of downtownSavannah, was originally built in1901. The gilded dome features 23-karat gold leaf and stands as ashining example of Savannah’selegant turn-of-the-centuryarchitecture. Cover photography by Savannah Scene.

6 Welcome12 Scene Calendar Of Events22 Savannah Tides56 Directory of Advertisers57 Savannah Scene Puzzle58 Greater Savannah Map60 Historic Savannah Map

7 Dining & Lounges20 Activities & Outings40 Shopping46 Puzzle Answer53 Lodging & Real Estate

8 Savannah Scene Must Taste18 River Street Dining20 Savannah’s Historic Squares24 Sightseeing In Savannah26 Just For Kids30 Top 10 Photo Spots36 Savannah’s Architectural Styles38 Traveling Around Savannah39 Parking In Savannah40 River Street Shopping50 Factor’s Walk Shopping52 Savannah Souvenirs54 Colonial Savannah62 Famous Savannahians

May/June 2011 • 31st Year • Issue #2

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Linda Rew-Gifford

PUBLISHER Lorraine Jenness

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Jo EmeryAllison Hersh

Allyson Jones

ACCOUNTING Mallory Raley

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Patti Johnson

SALES EXECUTIVE Linda Adams

ART DIRECTOR Jennifer Mlay

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Lynn Smith

DISTRIBUTION Gerry Norris

W elcome to Savannah! TheHostess City of the South

is a place where everything old isnew again. The past truly comesto life in the city’s cobblestonestreets and beneath Savannah’smajestic urban canopy.

Ellis Square, located adjacent to CityMarket, serves as a perfect symbol ofSavannah’s past and its future. One ofthe city’s first squares, Ellis Squaredates back to the 1700’s but waseventually replaced with a “modern”parking garage in the 1950’s. Thanks toan ambitious revitalization effort by theCity of Savannah, Ellis Square wasrestored to its former glory, opening tothe public in March of 2010. Today, thiscentrally-located square features aninteractive fountain and serves as agathering place for residents andvisitors. Don’t miss the life-sizedbronze statue of legendary songwriterand Savannah native Johnny Mercer,located on the west end of Ellis Square.

Savannah is a city full of possibility,with one foot firmly placed in the pastand another foot reaching eagerlytowards the future. Founded in 1733,Savannah boasts three centuries ofhistory, a breathtaking natural beautyand old-fashioned Southern charm thatdelights visitors from around the world.

May and June are two of the most

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spectacular months of the year in coastal Georgia. Atthis time of year, the beach beckons on Tybee Island,where dolphins crest just off shore and the laid-backcharm of this seaside haven is positively contagious. Digyour toes in the sand and explore miles of publicbeaches overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Take the time to explore downtown Savannah at yourown pace, discovering all the treasures nestled beneaththe city’s live oak trees hung with Spanish moss. Fromworld-class cuisine to charming boutiques, you’ll find it allhere in Savannah. River Street’s antique ballastonestreets, which are lined with restaurants, art galleries,nightclubs and gift shops, are sure to delight any visitor.The renovated charm of City Market, with its bistros andboutiques, serves as a highlight of any visit to Georgia’sFirst City.

We hope that you find our Dining, Shopping, Activitiesand Lodging listings helpful in guiding you to some of thevery best that Savannah has to offer. We think that youwill find that Savannah is truly a unique city with a beautyand charm unlike anywhere else in the world.

Our Calendar of Events is posted online at savannah.com,so be sure to check out all the year’s hottest upcomingevents. Remember that you can return to Savannah anytime your heart desires with a quick click online. Ourpopular savannah.com web site provides plenty of handyinformation to help you plan an unforgettable trip toSavannah.

Please feel free to e-mail us with any comments,questions or suggestions at [email protected]. Welove to hear from you!

Have a wonderful time in Savannah! We hope you enjoyevery moment in this one-of-a-kind city!

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Flaming Turtle FondueINGREDIENTS:

12 oz. Milk Chocolate, finely chopped2 tbsp. Heavy Cream1/4 cup Caramel Ice Cream Topping1 tbsp. Bacardi® 151 Rum3 tbsp. Pecans, chopped

DIRECTIONS:• Combine the chocolate and the cream in the

top of a double boiler set over simmering water.

• Heat until the chocolate is melted, stirring constantly, or combine the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted – stirring every 30-45 seconds. Be careful not to let the chocolate burn.

• Pour into a warm fondue pot.• Pour the caramel into the center of the

chocolate mixture. Do not stir.

• Add the rum to the pot, ignite carefully, using along wooden match or lighter. Allow the flame to burn out and stir gently to combine.

• Sprinkle with pecans. Keep fondue warm over low heat.

• Dipper suggestions: fresh strawberries, pineapple, bananas, pound cake, brownies, apples, marshmallows, cherries.

Serves 4-6

A Taste of Savannah

Courtesy of The Melting Pot232 E. Broughton Street

912-349-5676themeltingpot.com


u British-owned and operated, Churchill’s Pub & Restaurant serves a unique blend of tradi-tional British favorites and contemporaryAmerican Cuisine in an upscale environment.

u “A Savannah Tradition since 1949,” enjoyfine, family-oriented dining overlooking theOgeechee River where the views are spectac-ular at Love’s Seafood.

u Indulge in the breathtaking views, impec-cable service and unparalleled cuisine thatmakes Chart House Restaurant legendary. Enjoythree levels of dining, as well as outdoorseating.

u Second Line – Authentic New Orleans Po Boys. Trytheir mouth-watering Muffaletta, theBlackened Chicken Pasta or the “Debris,” the mother of all po boys!

u Enjoy an artistically-arranged dish of sushi,prepared by skilled chefs, while relaxing with adrink from the saké bar at Wasabi’s FusionDowntown.

u Looking for a healthy and delicious mealmade of the finest ingredients? Be sure to trythe $5 lunch special found daily at UnforgettableBakery & Deli.

u Joe’s Chicago Style Hot Dogs takes one ofAmerica’s favorite foods to anotherdimension. Here you can choose from the

Vienna beef, traditional Chicago style or theSouthern style piled high with chili, cheeseand all the fixin’s.

u The Mirage Mediterranean Bar & Grill offers thefinest in authentic Mediterranean cuisine andprofessional service, along with a uniquecocktail and Late Night Hookah Bar.

u Famous for the French onion soup anddelicious specials. “Savannah’s OriginalAuthentic British Pub” in the Historic District –Six Pence Pub & Restaurant.

u Enjoy Savannah’s most exotic dining ex-perience at Casbah Moroccan Restaurant. Feast ondelicious fare in the opulence of an authenticceremonial tent decor while belly dancersentertain.

u One of Savannah’s new restaurants, BullStreet Eatery offers breakfast all day, a blue-platelunch special and many other mouth-wateringlunch selections.

u Have a private, intimate dinner in “Lover’sLane” at The Melting Pot or bring in the family toenjoy a fun and relaxing dinner. Come dip intosomething different!

u Family-owned and operated, you will find awide array of fresh breakfast items, saladsand sandwiches, all at modest prices at GooseFeathers, an Express Café & Bakery.


GREATER SAVANNAHLOVE’S SEAFOOD (912) 925-3616. Locatedon Hwy. 17 S. at King’s Ferry, overlooking theOgeechee River, Y-4 on map. Serving the area’sfinest seafood since 1949. Located on the scenicOgeechee River, just 15 minutes from downtownSavannah. Tues.-Sat., lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,dinner, 5-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m. See ad page 9. lovesseafood.com.

SAVANNAHMENU.COM (877) 464-6368.Staying in Savannah, Georgia? Don’t pay fullprice when you dine out. Save some seriousmoney while you are in Savannah and order theVisitor VIP Dining Club Card. With your VIPcard, enjoy exclusive savings such as: Buy OneEntree-Get One Free, Buy One Entree-Get OneHalf Price, Free Lunches and Dinners, FreeAppetizers and Desserts and much more. Seead page 12. savannahmenu.com.

UNFORGETTABLE BAKERY & DELI (912) 355-6160. 238 Eisenhower Dr. (east of Abercorn,across from Toys “R” Us), T-10 on map. Offeringhealthy and delicious meals made of the finest

ingredients. Home to the daily $5 lunch special.Serving sandwiches, soups, salads and quicheeveryday. Known for their amazing wedding cakecreations and baked goodies. Need catering for a special event? The staff consistently ensurescomplete satisfaction and a big, goofy smile for each of their needy customers! Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See ad page 14. unforgettablebakery.com.

HISTORIC DISTRICT

BRIGHTER DAY NATURAL FOODS MARKET(912) 236-4703. 1102 Bull St., K-5 on map.Serving fresh, healthy take-out sandwiches,salads and juices. Whole grain bakery, organicproduce and a complete selection of naturalsupplements available. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 12:30-5:30 p.m. See ad page 14.brighterdayfoods.com.

BULL STREET EATERY (912) 232-3593. 1514Bull St. (32nd & Bull), K-5 on map. Just South ofForsyth Park, this new restaurant caters totourists, locals and students in the StarlandDistrict of Historic Savannah. Serving breakfast(All Day!) and lunch, offering a blue plate specialdaily, as well as soups, salads, sandwiches,burgers and wraps. In a hurry? Get a bag lunch,which includes any “ready to go” sandwich or a


salad (with chips, a piece of fruit and a snackcake). Open 7 a.m.-3 p.m., daily. See ad page 15.

CASBAH MOROCCAN RESTAURANT (912)234-6168 or TOLL FREE (866) 522-7224.118 E. Broughton St., C-6 on map. Enjoy deli-cious Moroccan fare in an authentic atmosphereof comfort and leisure. Featuring grilled kabobs,lamb, beef, chicken, seafood and vegetariandishes. Belly dancing shows nightly, with nocover charge. Open daily from 5:30-10:30 p.m.See ad page 13. casbahrestaurant.com.

CHURCHILL'S PUB (912) 232-8501. 13 W. BaySt., B-4 on map. One of Savannah’s favoritedowntown dining destinations. British-owned andoperated, serving a blend of traditional Englishfavorites as well as contemporary Americancuisine. The bar serves a wide range of interna-tional beers along with American craft beers ontap. Open daily 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Food is served until1 a.m. nightly. See ad page 2. thebritishpub.com.

GOOSE FEATHERS, AN EXPRESS CAFE &BAKERY (912) 233-4683 or TOLL FREE(866) 221-1948. 39 Barnard St., betweenBroughton and Congress Sts., C-4 on map.

Fresh breakfast items, sandwiches, salads,coffee and espresso drinks at modest prices.Family owned and operated. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtowndelivery available Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Seead page 17. goosefeatherscafe.com.

THE MELTING POT (912) 349-5676. 232 E.Broughton St., C-7 on map. Enjoy our fabulousfour-course fondue dinner for two with creamycheese fondues, gourmet salads, a variety offresh entrees and decadent chocolate fondues.Mon.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri., 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Sat., 4 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Sun., 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Will open for lunch for parties of 6 ormore with 7 day advanced notice. The closingtime indicates the last reservation taken.Reservations recommended. See ad page 7.meltingpot.com/savannah.

THE MIRAGE MEDITERRANEAN BAR & GRILL(912) 236-5464. 20 E. Broughton St., C-6 onmap. Offering the finest authentic Mediterraneancuisine, professional service and a cocktail andlate night Hookah bar. Open Sun.-Wed., 5 p.m.-midnight; Thurs.-Sat., 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; LateNight Hookah Lounge, 10 p.m.-until. See adpage 10. themiragesavannah.com.

SIX PENCE PUB & RESTAURANT (912)233-3156. 245 Bull St. (across from the


Desoto Hilton Hotel), F-5 on map. Sandwiches,soups, salads, and hearty fare served in an OldEnglish Pub atmosphere and famous for theirtasty French onion soup and delicious specials.Pub hours, 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m; Happy Hour, 5-7 p.m. Bar open until 2 a.m. See ad page 11.sixpencepub.com.

WASABI’S FUSION DOWNTOWN (912)233-8899. 113 MLK, Jr. Blvd., D-2 on map.Located less than two blocks from the Visitor’sCenter. A unique dining experience for bothsushi lovers and Japanese food lovers alike.Enjoy sushi options from the menu that includenigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, vegetarian rolls andtempura in addition to the various combinationsof grilled teriyaki dishes. Open daily. Visit theirsister restaurants: Kanpai I, Kanpai II, Yutakaand Sushi Time Towa. See ad page 15.

RIVER STREET

CHART HOUSE (912) 234-6686. 202 W. Bay St., B-3 on map. The Savannah ChartHouse, located on historic River Street,provides a spectacular atmosphere for ourguests. The restaurant has three levels ofdining, as well as outside dining overlooking the Savannah River. Mon.-Fri., 4:30-10 p.m.;Sat., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.See ad page 19. chart-house.com.

JOE'S CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOGS (912)228-0882. Located in the River Street MarketPlace, A-8 on map. Joe’s Chicago Style HotDogs are like no others! The menu also includesBBQ sandwiches, nachos, Johnsonville Brats,not to mention Italian Ice, sodas and bottledwater. Open 7 days, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See ad page 18.

SAVANNAH RIVER QUEEN/GEORGIA QUEEN(912) 232-6404 or TOLL FREE (800) 786-6404.9 E. River St., A-5 on map. Entertainment, dinnerand gracious Southern hospitality. Take a cruisealong the historic Savannah River. Offeringmouth-watering prime rib dinner and a SundayBrunch cruise. Food specially prepared on board by the River Queen’s own chef. Seasonalschedule, call for availability. See ad page 5.savannahriverboat.com.

SECOND LINE – AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANSPO BOYS (912) 335-1754. 306 W. UpperFactor’s Walk, A-3 on map. Just opened atWilliamson St. & West Bay St. Specializing inNew Orleans-style po boys and from-scratchhouse favorites! Try their mouth wateringMuffaletta, the Blackened Chicken Pasta or the“Debris,” the mother of all po boys! Open lateon weekends; Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.;Thurs.-Sat.,11 a.m.- 4 a.m. See ad page 15.


MAY - JUNE

ONGOING: Daily Sightseeing Cruises,Dinner, Lunch & Sunday Brunch Cruises,Moonlight Entertainment Cruises and more with Savannah Riverboat Cruises.Reservations required. 9 E. River St. (800)786-6404 or savannahriverboat.com.

ONGOING: “The Book” Bus & Walking Tours offered daily by “The Book” Gift Shop, Savannah’s Official Headquarters of“Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.”Reservations required. (912) 233-3867 ormidnightinsavannah.com.

ONGOING: Daily tours of the Rose HillMansion in Bluffton. A Gothic Revival-stylehome built circa 1858 and listed on theNational Register of Historic Places. Enjoyrefreshments and Southern Hospitality whileadmiring the beautiful home and grounds.Reservations required. 199 Rose Hill Way,Bluffton, S.C. 29910. (843) 757-6046 orrosehillmansion.com.

SECOND & FOURTH TUESDAY: Savannah

Writers Group (SWG) meets at Books-A-Million, 7 p.m. Writers in all genres welcome,no charge to attend. 8108 Abercorn St.carolnorth.com/swg.htm.

WEDNESDAY: “Martinis @ the Mansion” in Casimir’s Lounge at The Mansion onForsyth Park, 6-8 p.m. A networking eventwith $5 drink specials and live music. 700 Drayton St. (912) 721-5012 ormansiononforsythpark.com.

FIRST THURSDAY: “Movie & Beer Night” at the JEA, 7:30 p.m. Screening of Israeli moviesfrom around the world with beer, wine, sodaand popcorn. Must be 21. 5111 Abercorn St.(912) 355-8111 or savj.org.

THIRD THURSDAY: Tybee, Tybrisa/StrandRoundabout on Tybee Island 5:30-6:30 p.m.Enjoy this monthly outdoor music series. (912) 786-4573 ext.123 or tybeevisit.com.

FIRST FRIDAY: Fireworks on the River, 9:30 p.m. riverstreetsavannah.com.

FIRST FRIDAY: “First Friday for Folk Music,” aproduction of the Savannah Folk MusicSociety, at First Presbyterian Church, 520Washington Ave. savannahfolk.org.


FIRST FRIDAY: Oyster Roast and Fireworks,7-10 p.m. Buckets of oysters, a bar and aband, Riverside at the Savannah HarbourResort & Spa. westinsavannah.com.

SECOND FRIDAY: “Night Skies - Telescopesat the Tybee Pier and Pavilion” hosted by theOglethorpe Astronomical Association atsunset. View the night sky through high-powered telescopes, weather permitting. Free. (912) 401-8634 or [email protected].

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Train Ridesat the Roundhouse, 12 p.m. chsgeorgia.org

FIRST SATURDAY: “First Saturday on theRiver” on Historic River St., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Arts & crafts, live entertainment and family fun. Free and open to the public. (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannah.com

SATURDAYS: “So Watt's This About(Electricity)” KoolScience4Kids hands-onscience program hosted by Math &

ScienceMatters, LLC at Southwest MiddleSchool. 9-10 a.m. (Elementary schoolstudents) & 10:15-11:15 a.m. (Middle school students). Different monthly themes, Pre-registration required. 6030Ogeechee Rd. (912) 660-3442 ormathandsciencematters.com.

EVERY SUNDAY: Sunday Jazz Brunch withBen Tucker and Friends. 11:30 a.m-2 p.m.Aqua Star restaurant. westinsavannah.com.

SECOND SUNDAY: The BonaventureHistorical Society continues to conductSecond Sunday tours of the historic sectionsof Bonaventure Cemetery every month. Toursbegin at 2, 2:30 and 3 p.m. and last about anhour. Tours are free, but donations areappreciated and help enhance the Cemetery.Signs direct visitors to the starting point.bonaventurehistorical.org

MAY

MAY 1- MAY 31: The Art Show at the JEA,featuring the works of Richard Law &Roosevelt Watson. JEA Art Gallery, 5111Abercorn St. (912) 355-8111 or savj.org

MAY 3: Telfair Museums’ 125th Anniversary


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Celebration. Jepson Center, 6 p.m. telfair.org.

MAY 5-6: Tea in the Garden at the DavenportHouse, Thur. and Fri. Reservations recom-mended. Limited attendance. Learn about teatraditions and experience an early 19th-century tea in Davenport House’s beautifulcourtyard garden. Patrons will visit areas ofthe home where tea service took place andwill participate in an afternoon tea. Forinformation or to reserve a place: (912) 236-8097 or davenporthousemuseum.com.

MAY 5-28: “The Savannah Tenors” in concertat the Historic Savannah Theatre. An all-newproduction blending music and comedy toproduce a unique theatrical experience. Callfor dates and show times. 222 Bull St. (912)233-7764 or savannahtheatre.com.

MAY 6: SCAD Sand Arts Festival. This annualfestival features competitions using sand &objects found on the beach, including shells &seaweed. (912) 786-5444 or scad.edu

MAY 7: Savannah Scottish Games held on

the campus of the historic Bethesda Home for Boys. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. Eventsinclude piping competition, bagpipe bands,highland dancing competition, Scottish heavyathletics (including the Caber Toss – similar to a telephone pole), modern Celtic music and children's events. Also available aredelicious Scottish & American foods.savannahscottishgames.com.

MAY 7: Tybee Seafood Festival. Bring yourappetite and enjoy fresh seafood from Tybee's favorite restaurants. (912) 786-5444or tybeeVisit.com

MAY 7: 3rd Annual Auto, Truck & Bike Showto benefit the Kicklighter Academy in theSavannah Mall parking lot, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Trophies in various categories, vendors, food,entertainment, a raffle and family fun. Pre-registration required. (912) 355-7633 ore-mail [email protected].

MAY 7: Low Country Bird Expo hosted byMartin Family Aviary at the Holiday InnExpress Savannah North in Port Wentworth,10 a.m.-5 p.m. Large and small exotic birds, cages, toys, feed and accessories.7210 Hwy. 21. (912) 656-3760 ormartinfamilyaviary.com.


MAY 7: “Basic Dance Lesson: Foxtrot,”hosted by the Moon River Dancers at St.Francis Cabrini Church, 1-2 p.m. Beginnersand singles welcome. Cost is $5 per person.11500 Middleground Rd. (912) 961-9960 orusadancesavannah.org.

MAY 7: Saturday Explorations at the Aquarium (SEA) “Educational Trawl Trip” for ages 10 and up at the UGA MarineEducation Center & Aquarium on SkidawayIsland, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Explore one method of scientific sampling aboard the R/V Sea Dawg. Pre-registration required. 30 OceanScience Circle. (912) 598-3474 ormarex.uga.edu/aquarium/.

MAY 7, 14, 21 & 28: Discovering 1820’sSavannah: Early Bird’s Walking Tour of theCity Isaiah Knew, 7:30 a.m., 90 minute, 2.5 mile walk, $20. Topics to include the Great Fire of 1820, the yellow fever epidemicof 1820, Lafayette’s visit to Savannah in 1825 and the celebrations surround the 50th anniversary of the United States in 1826. Coffee in the Davenport House

garden will follow. For information or toreserve a place: (912) 236-8097 ordavenporthousemuseum.com.

MAY 8: Mother’s Day Sunday Jazz Brunch,10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the Westin’ssignature restaurant, Aqua Star. A very special Sunday Jazz Brunch to celebrate thespecial lady in your life – with spectacularviews of Savannah, delicious food andbeautiful music by Ben Tucker and Friends.Located on the second floor of the WestinSavannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. (912)201-2000 or westinsavannah.com.

MAY 8: The Armstrong Department of Art,Music & Theatre sponsored in part by theSavannah Friends of Music presentsorchestras of the Armstrong Atlantic YouthOrchestra Program (AAYO) in concert at 3 p.m., in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Generaladmission: $6. Call from noon to 3 p.m.weekdays for ticketing information. (912) 344-2801 or armstrong.edu.

MAY 14: Stamp Out Hunger! NationalAssociation of Letter Carriers Food Drive:Fight hunger without even leaving home!Please place labeled, unopened, non-perishable food items in a bag beside your


I f you’re looking for the perfect place to enjoybreakfast, brunch or lunch in downtown

Savannah, look no further than Goose FeathersCafe, a family friendly café serving Savannahsince 1986.

Currently celebrating its 25th year,the eatery is currentlyembarking on anexciting period ofgrowth as it beginsoffering franchis-ing opportunitiesthroughout theSoutheast region in2011. This signifies thestart of big things to come, whilestill remaining under the same dedicatedownership of Michael and Beth Meeks.

This charming European-style cafe, located nearEllis Square servessome of the freshestfood in town seven daysa week. The SavannahMorning News hascalled this cozy café“Savannah’s answer toGreenwich Village andthe Left Bank in Paris.”

“As a family-owned-and-operated café andbakery, wecare aboutthe quality ofour food andourreputationamong ourpatrons,”said ownerMichael Meeks. “We take pride in offeringbaked-on-the-premises breads and pastries andfreshly ground and brewed coffee and organicteas.”

Everything at Goose Feathers – from thedecadent chocolate-stuffed croissants to thehomemade chicken salad – is made fresh on site.Popular breakfast items include the sticky buns,Belgian waffles and Whoopie Pies, as well as

old-fashioned oatmeal and Eggs Benedict. Signature sandwiches served on fresh bakedbread – like the Chicken Bacon Mushroom Melt and Salmon BLT – have become staples for locals and visitors alike. The cafe’s menualso features a varied assortment of soups,

specialty salads and desserts tocomplement any meal.

“Our motto is‘DeliciouslySweet &Savory’,” said

Meeks. “We trulyspecialize in delicious

and healthy food. Nothingin our restaurant is fried.

Everything is baked or broiled.”

Goose Feathers offers a number of menu itemsfor vegetarians and vegans as well as special

low-carb items. Every-thing on the menu isavailable for take-out forpatrons who wouldprefer to enjoy a picnical fresco at nearby EllisSquare.

Goose Feathers Café is open Mondaythrough Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and

Saturday and Sundayfrom 8 a.m.to 3 p.m.Downtowndelivery isavailableMondaythrough

Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Use Web-to-GoOnline Ordering or just stop by for a taste ofEurope in the heart of Savannah’s NationalLandmark Historic District.

GOOSE FEATHERS CAFE39 Barnard StreetSavannah, GA 31401(912) 233-4683goosefeatherscafe.com


mailbox before your letter carrier makes yourmail delivery. Volunteers are needed on May14 at the food bank warehouse at 2501 EastPresident Street from 5-8 pm to help sort andstock the food donations. (912) 236-6750 orhelpendhunger.org.

MAY 14: Old Time Country Dance, NotreDame Academy gym, 8 p.m. Dancing to themusic of the Glow in the Dark String Band andlive callers. $8, general public, $6, SFMSmembers and students. savannahfolk.org.

MAY 14: The Mighty Eighth Air ForceMuseum’s 15th Anniversary Legacy Ball.Celebrating our Past, Present & Future. The evening will include a special recognitionof World War II Veterans and personnel fromall branches of our Armed Forces. A specialfundraiser for the Museum featuring: Silentauction, hors d' oeuvres, dinner, open bar,entertainment and after-dinner dancing. Black tie, limited tickets available. For more information and reservations pleasecontact Jane Harper or Mandy Livingston.(912) 748-8888 or mightyeighth.org.

May 14: Miles For Meals 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m., at Grayson Stadium. Race proceedsbenefit the Meals On Wheels program ofSenior Citizens, Inc., which feeds hundreds of homebound seniors each day. Register atFleet Feet or at active.com.

MAY 15: Danny Santos in Concert, Ships ofthe Sea Museum, 7:30 p.m. Austin, Texassinger/songwriter shares his talent withSavannah folk fans. 41 MLK Jr. Blvd.,savannahfolk.org.

MAY 15: Skidaway Farms at The Landings willbe hosting a May Supper catered by ChaBella, 5:00p.m. (rain date - May 22). $45 perperson & includes BBQ pork, chicken & all thefixins’ plus your first beer or wine. Tickets canbe purchased at The Landings CompanyOffice. (912) 598-3217 or thelandings.com.

MAY 15: “Jazz Just Across the River:Hot’lanta” presented by the Coastal JazzAssociation at the Westin Savannah HarborResort on Hutchinson Island, 5 p.m. 1 ResortDr. (912) 920-1317 or coastaljazz.org.

MAY 16-21: Tybee 500 Sail Race, a 500-mileCatamaran Race from Islamorada, Florida toTybee Island, Georgia. tybee500.com.


MAY 19: Third Thursdays on Tybee Island. TheLot at Tybee Oaks, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Enjoy thismonthly outdoor music series featuring ChrisDesa. (912) 786-4573 ext 123 ortybeevisit.com.

MAY 20-22: 2011 Tybee Beach Bum Parade & EVP Pro Beach Volleyball. Prepare to get wet at this annual event. Designed forbeach bums of all ages. Also attend the pro beach volleyball tournament on South

Beach. (912) 786-5444 or tybeevisit.com.

May 21: EVP Tour Pro-AM Beach Volleyball.The EVP hosting their very first EVP Pro Tourevent of the 2011 season on Tybee Island.The best one day event on the planet,featuring the top “Poster” athletes and freeagents. Don’t miss this event. Tybee Island.evptour.com.

MAY 21: “Saturday Explorations at theAquarium (SEA): Dolphin Explorations,” forages 10 and up at the UGA Marine EducationCenter & Aquarium on Skidaway Island, 9 a.m.-noon. Learn the basic characteristics


of the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin beforeboarding skiffs to collect water quality andgeo-position data. Pre-registration required.30 Ocean Science Circle. (912) 598-3474 ormarex.uga.edu/aquarium/.

MAY 22: “National Maritime Day” celebrationat the Ships of the Sea Museum. Freeadmission in recognition of the S.S. Savannah’shistoric trans-Atlantic crossing on May 22,

1819. 41 MLK, Jr. Blvd. (912) 232-1511 orshipsofthesea.org.

MAY 23: 19th Annual United Way GolfTournament. 12 noon, registration (lunchincluded). 1 p.m., tee time. The Club atSavannah Harbor. For more information or toregister, please contact Crystal Parsons at(912) 651-7720 or [email protected].

MAY 23-29: Free Week at Telfair Museums’Jepson Center Exhibition: Ebb and Flow: Life& Community in Eastern Savannah. telfair.org.

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CALHOUN SQUAREThis southernmost square onAbercorn Street was added in1851. The shady trees inCalhoun Square provide aperfect place to take a breakfrom the heat and enjoy theleisurely pace of Savannah.Abercorn & Wayne Streets.

CHATHAM SQUAREGordon Row, 15 identicaltownhouses admired for theironwork and unique doorways,is located on this square.Named in honor of William Pitt,the Earl of Chatham, an early

supporter of the colony.Barnard & Wayne Streets.

CHIPPEWA SQUARENamed in honor of theAmerican victory in the Battleof Chippewa during the War of1812, Chippewa Square is the square where ForrestGump’s bench was placedduring the filming of the popularmovie by the same name. Bull& McDonough Streets.

COLUMBIA SQUARENamed in honor of the UnitedStates, this square offers atranquil spot away from thehustle and bustle of downtown.Nestled within the northeastquadrant of the historic district,this serene square is a favoritestop for Savannahians.Habersham & PresidentStreets.

CRAWFORD SQUARECrawford Square features a basketball court and islocated on the eastern edge ofthe historic district. Houston &McDonough Streets.

ELLIS SQUAREDesigned in 1733 and namedin honor of Henry Ellis, thesecond Royal Governor, EllisSquare has recently been re-stored by the City of Savannah.

Here the “Old City Market”was located and merchantssold crops and wares. Barnard& St. Julian Streets.

FRANKLIN SQUAREDedicated in 1790, this squareis named for Benjamin Franklin,an agent for the colony ofGeorgia from 1768 to 1778.Just off of City Market, thiswesternmost square has tradi-tionally attracted a number ofday laborers seeking work.Montgomery & St. JulianStreets.

GREENE SQUARENamed in honor of GeneralNathaniel Greene, an aide toGeneral George Washingtonduring the Revolutionary War,Greene Square is one of themost beautiful squares inSavannah. Houston &President Streets.

JOHNSON SQUAREA center of activity, JohnsonSquare was the first square laid out by General JamesOglethorpe in 1733. Savannah’slargest square is named forRobert Johnson, a close friendof Oglethorpe. Bull & St. JulianStreets.

LAFAYETTE SQUARENamed in honor of the Marquis

Orleans Square

Calhoun Square

Johnson Square

Although several of the city’s original squares have been destroyed (to makeroom for a parking garage, a highway and the Civic Center), many of Savannah’sscenic jewels still remain, to the delight of the city’s visitors and residents alike.Some squares have monuments and others have fountains, but each of thesquares helps to make Savannah a remarkably beautiful and unforgettable city.Enjoy Savannah’s historic squares, scattered throughout the historic district likeso many glistening emeralds.


de Lafayette, this square fea-tures a number of benches andquaint cobblestone sidewalks.Abercorn & Macon Streets.

MADISON SQUARENamed for U.S. PresidentJames Madison, this squarefeatures vintage cannons fromthe old Savannah Armory. TheSavannah College of Art andDesign originally opened onthis historic square. Bull &Macon Streets.

MONTEREY SQUAREWith a statue of CasmirPulaski at the center,Monterey Square is widelyconsidered Savannah’s mostpicturesque square. TheMercer House, the setting forthe murder in “Midnight in theGarden of Good and Evil,” islocated on this lovely square.Bull & Wayne Streets.

OGLETHORPE SQUARENamed in honor of GeneralJames Oglethorpe, founder of Savannah and the colony of Georgia, this square is aperfect place to enjoy a picnic lunch or a shady break.Abercorn & PresidentStreets.

ORLEANS SQUARELocated near the SavannahCivic Center, Orleans Squarecommemorates GeneralAndrew Jackson’s 1815victory in the Battle of NewOrleans, part of the War of1812. This square featuresbeautiful red tulips in theSpring and a bubbling fountainall year long. Barnard &McDonough Streets.

PULASKI SQUAREOne of the few squares with-out a monument, PulaskiSquare is named for PolishCount Casmir Pulaski, a heroof the Revolutionary War.

This square features some ofthe most beautiful live oaks in the city, as well as thick ivy groundcover. Barnard &Macon Streets.

REYNOLDS SQUAREOriginally called Lower NewSquare, Reynolds Square wasonce home to the Filature, theplace where silkworms werehoused in an effort to createsilk in the Georgia colony.Abercorn & St. JulianStreets.

TELFAIR SQUARENamed in honor of the Telfairfamily, this scenic square alsohas a Girl Scout tribute and anumber of benches for anafternoon respite. Barnard &President Streets.

TROUP SQUARETroup Square features anarmillary, an astronomicalcenterpiece made of iron, thatis supported by small metalturtles. Named by Georgiagovernor George MichaelTroup, this is one of the mostpicturesque squares in thehistoric district. Habersham &Macon Streets.

WARREN SQUARELocated in one of the oldestareas of the city, WarrenSquare is named in honor of General Joseph Warren, a Revolutionary War hero and was added in 1790.Habersham & St. JulianStreets.

WASHINGTON SQUAREBuilt at the same time asWarren Square, WashingtonSquare once bordered theoriginal Trustees’ Garden,where colonists grew a varietyof experimental crops. Todayit is the northeasternmostsquare in the city. Houston &St. Julian Streets.

WHITEFIELD SQUAREA popular place for weddings,Whitefield Square has a lovelywhite gazebo that has hostedcountless marriage cere-monies over the years. Thesquare is named for GeorgeWhitefield, an Englishclergyman who founded theBethesda Orphan Home andserved as a minister to thecity’s earliest colonists.Habersham & Wayne Streets.

WRIGHT SQUAREOriginally called PercivalSquare, Wright Square is alsothe final resting place forTomochichi, the NativeAmerican leader who helpedGeneral James Oglethorpefound the colony of Georgia.Bull & President Streets.

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The Tybee Lighthouse on Tybee Island is theoldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia. Thebottom 60 feet date back to 1773. The upper94 feet were built in 1867. The walls of thetower are over 12 feet thick at the base andtaper to approximately 18 inches at the top.

At the top of the tower is the original Fresnellens. This lens, nearly eight feet tall, magnifiesthe 30,000 candle-power light so that it can beseen 18 miles out to sea. This lens is the TybeeLight and, to the small community of people inthis tiny coastal town, it is a shining reflection oftheir lives – past, present and future.

When James Oglethorpe established the firstcolony on Tybee, he realized that the survival ofthe colony was dependent on the safe passageof ships that carried settlers and suppliesthrough the treacherous shoals along theSavannah River. As a result, the first Tybee light,a small beacon, was built on the island in 1736.

Today the survival of Tybee’s local communityis dependent upon historic preservation andtourism. Thanks to the foresight and initiative ofFort Pulaski’s Superintendent, Dan Brown, theTybee Lighthouse was officially opened to thepublic on June 29, 1985.

One hundred and seventy-eight steps lead tothe Lighthouse’s breathtaking observation deck,located 154 feet above the ground. From thedeck, one views the panorama of the lowcountryand captures a true sense of “the length andbreadth of the marshes,” as described in SidneyLanier’s poem, “The Marshes of Glynn.”

Facing the Lighthouse, one is overwhelmedby the formidable Tybee Light, a thick awesomeprism-like glass lens where two large bulbsstand supported in bronze.

According to log books and the fond recol-lections of his son Henry, George B. Jacksonwas the last Tybee Lighthouse keeper from1928 until his death in 1948.

The Tybee Lighthouse



collection as well as outstanding special exhibits throughout theyear. Interactive children’s exhibits, cafe, gift shop and more. 207 W. York St., Telfair Square, (912) 790-8800

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN The largest art college in theU.S., the Savannah College of Art and Design features a number ofexhibits year-round in galleries across Savannah. 342 Bull St.,(912) 238-2487

TELFAIR MUSEUM OF ART Housed in a historic 19th-century building designed by architect William Jay, the Telfair Museum of Art features an outstanding permanent collection of paintings,sculpture and photography, as well as world-class visitingexhibitions. 121 Barnard St., (912) 790-8800

Historic HomesANDREW LOW HOUSE Built in 1848 for cotton merchant Andrew Low,this historic home features beautifully preserved interiors with periodantiques. 329 Abercorn St., (912) 233-6854

DAVENPORT HOUSE This historic Federal-style home, built between1815 and 1820, was the house that launched Savannah’s historicpreservation movement in the 1950’s. 324 E. State St., (912) 236-8097

FLANNERY O’CONNOR HOUSE The childhood home of one ofAmerica’s greatest writers, the Flannery O’Connor House featuresartifacts from O’Connor’s years in Savannah. 207 E. Charlton St.,(912) 233-6014

GREEN-MELDRIM MANSION GeneralSherman’s Civil War headquarters, theGreen-Meldrim Mansion is a fineexample of neo-Gothic architecture andfeatures a magnificent interior. Bull St.at Madison Square, (912) 232-1251

THE HARPER FOWLKES HOUSE Thiselegantly restored 1842 Greek Revival

mansion showcases exquisite period antiques throughout andfocuses on the Mid-1800’s lifestyle of early preservationist AlidaHarper Fowlkes. 230 Barnard St. on Orleans Square, (912) 234-2180

JULIETTE GORDON LOW HOUSE The birthplace of Juliette GordonLow, the founder of the Girl Scouts, has been restored to its 1800’sappearance and features period antiques and artifacts from Low’slife. 142 Bull St., (912) 233-4501

KING-TISDELL COTTAGE Located inthe historic Beach Neighborhood,this restored Victorian cottage, builtin 1896, serves as an African-American culture museum. 514 E.Huntingdon St., (912) 236-5161

MERCER-WILLIAMS HOUSE One of

ArtsBEACH INSTITUTE AFRICAN-AMERICANCULTURAL ARTS CENTER Thepermanent home of the UlyssesDavis folk art collection, the BeachInstitute features changing exhibitsof African-American art and culturalartifacts. 502 E. Harris St., (912) 234-8000

CITY MARKET ART CENTER The up-stairs level of City Market is filledwith original paintings, sculpture andphotography by area artists.Jefferson at W. St. Julian St., (912) 234-2327

CITY OF SAVANNAH, DEPARTMENT OFCULTURAL AFFAIRS, S.P.A.C.E.(Savannah’s Place for Art, Cultureand Education). Info line: (912) 525-3100 ext. 2863

JEPSON CENTER FOR THE ARTSSavannah’s newest art museum,featuring a stellar permanent

Jepson Center for the Arts

Harper Fowlkes House

Juliette Gordon Low House

When it comes to sight-seeing, Savannah has someof the finest historic homes,museums and historic sites inthe Southeast. From CivilWar forts to English Regencyhouse museums, Savannahoffers a broad range ofsightseeing options forvisitors and residents alike.

With all of the area’s uniquehistory, arts and architecture,be sure to take the time toenjoy all that Savannah hasto offer.


exhibits such as alligators, wolves andcougars. Self-guided and guided trailwalks available as well as a variety ofEnvironmental Education programs forgrades Pre K-12. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,except holidays. 711 Sandtown Rd., offIslands Expressway, (912) 898-3980

RALPH MARK GILBERT CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUMSavannah’s struggle for civil rightscomes to life in interactive exhibits,artifacts and educational displays. 460 MLK, Jr. Blvd., (912) 231-8900

SAVANNAH HISTORY MUSEUM In theformer Central of Georgia Railwaystation, the Museum features exhibitswhich tell the story of Savannah from1733 to the present. See Forrest Gump’sbench and the “Bird Girl” statue on thecover of “Midnight in the Garden ofGood and Evil.” 303 MLK, Jr. Blvd.,(912) 651-6825

SAVANNAH OGEECHEE TRAIL CANALMUSEUM & NATURE CENTER Listed on the National Register of Historic Placesand on the State of Georgia BirdingTrail. Finest native trees and plants.681 Fort Argyle Rd., (912) 748-8068

SHIPS OF THE SEA MUSEUM This maritime museum, housed in therestored Scarbrough House, offersexhibits about maritime culture, shipsand commerce. 41 MLK, Jr. Blvd., (912) 232-1511

TYBEE ISLANDLIGHTHOUSE ANDMUSEUM FeaturingGeorgia’s oldest andtallest lighthouse and a museum devoted tothe history of TybeeIsland. Tours are selfguided. At theLighthouse and HeadKeepers Cottagethere are volunteerson hand to answerquestions. U.S. 80, Tybee Island, (912) 786-5801

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA MARINE SCIENCE EXTENSION Featuring an aquar-ium and ongoing educational programs.Skidaway Island, (912) 598-2496

Savannah’s most historic mansions. The former home of JimWilliams, the antiques dealer immortalized in “Midnight in TheGarden of Good and Evil,” is now open for tours. 429 Bull St.(enter through 430 Whitaker St.), (912) 236-6352

THE ROSE HILL PLANTATION HOUSE A significant example of GothicRevival residential architecture. This 1858, four-story, cruciformGothic Revival building stands majestic and tall with a steeplypitched copper gable roof along with period furnishings on 12acres in the South Carolina Lowcountry. 199 Rose Hill Way,Bluffton, S.C. 29910, (843) 757-6046

SORREL-WEED HOUSE One of the first two houses in Georgia to bedesignated a historic landmark. The Colonial WilliamsburgFoundation and SCAD Architectural Committee voted it one of the most important houses in Savannah. 6 West Harris St., (912) 236-8888

TELFAIR’S OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE One of the finest examples ofRegency architecture in the U.S., the Owens-Thomas Housefeatures a formal English garden and a restored carriage house.124 Abercorn St., (912) 233-9743

Historic Sites / FortsFORT MCALLISTER HISTORIC SITE Located in Richmond Hill, FortMcAllister features Civil War era earthworks. Spur 144 off Hwy.144, 22 miles south of Savannah, (912) 727-2339

FORT PULASKI NATIONAL MONUMENT This masonry fort fell to Uniontroops during the Civil War and features a drawbridge, moats andcannons. On U.S. 80, 10 miles east of Savannah, (912) 786-5787

FORT SCREVEN Fort Screven on Tybee Island is one of the nation’s last coastal batteries. On Tybee Island, just off U.S. 80, (912) 786-4077

GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Built in 1874-75, Hodgson Hallhouses the Georgia Historical Society and serves as a researchcenter and exhibition hall for an extensive collection of artifactsand documents. 501 Whitaker St., (912) 651-2125

HISTORIC RAILROAD SHOPS An outstanding antebellum railroadrepair facility and National Historic Landmark site featuring acollection of steam and diesel locomotives, a blacksmith shopand a massive roundhouse. 601 W. Harris St., (912) 651-6823

OLD FORT JACKSON The oldest standing fort in Georgia, Old FortJackson has been in use since the 1740’s and served as the head-quarters for the Confederate river defenses during the Civil War. 1Old Fort Jackson Rd., Islands Expressway, (912) 232-3945

WORMSLOE HISTORIC SITE A historic plantation dating back toSavannah’s earliest settlers in the 18th century, Wormsloe features tabby plantation ruins and a majestic avenue of liveoaks. 7601 Skidaway Rd., (912) 353-3023

MuseumsMIGHTY EIGHTH AIR FORCE MUSEUM A museum devoted entirely toAir Force history, featuring interactive exhibits, guided tours,special programs throughout the year, library archives, a memo-rial garden and more. Exit 102 on I-95, Pooler, (912) 748-8888

OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER Operated by the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, this coastal nature centerfeatures a nature trail that winds through habitats with live animal

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1Visit Georgia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse.Tybee Island Light Station and Museum

offers self-guided tours, however, there arevolunteers on hand to answer questions. Goodluck, as there are 178 steps to the top of theLight Station. Tybee Light Station and Museum,912-786-5801.

2Take a guided tour. Be it ghosts, historichomes, architecture, movies,

food or all of the above thatappeal to you, there are a varietyof tours available to enlighten andentertain. Architectural Tours ofSavannah, 912-604-6354; OldSavannah Tours, 912-234-8128;Savannah Heritage Tours, 912-224-8365.

3 Take a leisurely horse-drawn carriagetour with Historic Savannah Carriage Tours

and clip, clop around the City enjoying thebeauty that Savannah is famous for. Variouslocations throughout the Historic District,912-443-9333.

4 There are several museums devoted to dif-ferent modes of trans-

portation. Whether yourinterests lie in land, sea or airyou won’t want to miss these:Ships of the Sea MaritimeMuseum, 41 M.L.K. Blvd.,912-232-1511; Mighty EighthAir Force Museum, 175Bourne Ave., 912-748-8888;Roundhouse Railroad Museum, 601 W. HarrisSt., 912-651-6823.

5 Take a guided “BackstagePass” tour with the puppet

queen, Angela Beasley. Angelashares hilarious stories of workingand touring the world with thepuppets. So, be sure to bring yourcamera and your sense of humor.Call to book some fun today.912-355-3366.

6 Take a narratednature cruise

aboard SavannahRiverboat Cruises. Novisit to Savannah iscomplete without

taking this cruise. 9 East River St.,912-232-6404.

7 Fondue is fun for the kids! Havefun dipping into something

different at The Melting Pot whileenjoying a relaxed dinner with thefamily. Sunday is Family Night! Ordera Big Night Out and receive up totwo complimentary children’s

entrees. 232 E. Broughton St.,912-349-5676.

8 Captain Mike’s DolphinAdventures offers the best

in dolphin tours, sunset cruisesand inshore & deep-sea fishingfrom the serenity of TybeeIsland, Georgia. Lazaretto

Creek, Tybee Island, 912-786-5848or Toll Free (800) 242-0166.

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ARTS FESTIVAL

3RD ANNUAL HILTON HEAD ISLAND ARTFESTIVAL AT SHELTER COVE HARBOUR(843) 686-9098 or (954) 472-3755. GPSlocation: 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter CoveHarbour, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928. Aneclectic mix of the country’s top establishedartists, as well as new and emerging talent,returns to Hilton Head Island on May 28-29. Theartistic media represented includes paintings, life-size sculptures, photographs, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics. The artists will lineShelter Cove Harbour with their gallery-styledisplay booths, transforming the area into a high-end outdoor art gallery. Admission is free andopen to the public. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.See ad page 35. artfestival.com.

CITY MARKET

CITY MARKET (912) 232-4903. Jefferson at W. St. Julian St., 2 blocks from the SavannahRiver, C-3 on map. Not just a place you visit. It's a place you discover and explore. A placewhere there's always something new to en-counter, something different to find, something

hidden to uncover. A four-block courtyard with seven restaurants, 11 shops, eight artgalleries, 20 artists’ studios, historic tours and 250 years of history. See ad page 47.savannahcitymarket.com.

HISTORIC HOMES

ANDREW LOW HOUSE (912) 233-6854.329 Abercorn St. on Lafayette Sq., F-6 on map. An 1849 mansion built for cottonmerchant Andrew Low, this home featuresbeautifully preserved interiors with periodantiques. This is one home you will not want to miss on your tour of historic Savannah.Tours daily. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., noon- 4 p.m. See ad page 29.andrewlowhouse.com.

THE HARPER FOWLKES HOUSE (912) 234-2180. 230 Barnard St., E-3 on map.Located on Orleans Sq., this 1842 GreekRevival mansion is filled with period antiques,beautiful gardens and a fascinating story aboutearly preservationist Alida Harper Fowlkes.Open Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appoint-ment. Also available to rent for parties orspecial events. See ad page 31.harperfowlkeshouse.com.

ROSE HILL MANSION (843) 757-6046. 199 Rose


Hill Way, off Hwy. 278, Bluffton, S.C., 30 milesfrom Historic Savannah. GPS location: 199Rose Hill Way, Bluffton, S.C. 29910. Tour theSouth’s most beautiful plantation. The mainhouse is a Gothic Revival-style home built circa1858 and is listed on the National Register ofHistoric Places. Enjoy refreshments andSouthern hospitality while admiring the beautifulhome and grounds. Ask about our exceptionalwines under the Rose Hill Label. Tours daily.$25 per person. Call for reservations. See adpage 32. rosehillmansion.com.

LIVE MUSIC/THEATRE

SAVANNAH THEATRE (912) 233-7764.222 Bull St., at Chippewa Sq., E-5 on map.Established in 1818, the Savannah Theater hasthe distinction of being the oldest playhouse incontinual use in the United States. The #1downtown entertainment extravaganza bringsyou Broadway-style productions. A must-seewhile visiting Savannah. Show times: May:Tues.-Sat., June: Wed.-Sat. at 8 p.m. withmatinees Sat. & Sun. at 3 p.m. See ad page33. savannahtheatre.com.

MUSEUMS

SHIPS OF THE SEA MARITIME MUSEUM (912) 232-1511. 41 Martin Luther King, Jr.Blvd., C-2 on map. Visit Savannah’s only mari-time museum, offering exhibits about maritimeculture, ships and commerce. Open to thepublic 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Sun. Admissioncharged. Featuring the largest private garden in the Historic District, available for wedding or reception rental. Free parking for visitors.See ad page 32. shipsofthesea.org.

TYBEE ISLAND LIGHT STATION AND TYBEEMUSEUM (912) 786-5801. 30 Meddin Ave.,Tybee Island just off US Hwy. 80, L-18 on map.Georgia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse. Completelight station featuring artifacts and exhibits ofTybee Island’s history. Visit the newly-restoredHead Keeper’s Cottage. Tours are self-guided,but there are volunteers on hand to answerquestions. Open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every dayexcept Tues. Last ticket sold at 4:30 p.m. Seead page 23. tybeelighthouse.org.

PUPPET PERFORMANCES

ANGELA BEASLEY’S PUPPET PEOPLE(912) 355-3366. 3119 Furber Ave., R-10 on map. Life-sized puppets that have a lot of adult


humor. These puppets are not all for kids. A trueSavannah experience. National puppetry touringcompany. Great for family entertainment, corpo-rate benefits, festivals and parties and educationalshows. See ad page 28. puppetpeople.com.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

HISTORIC SAVANNAH CARRIAGE TOURS(912) 443-9333 or TOLL FREE (888) 837-1011.Pick-up available at various locations throughoutthe Historic District. The Best Way to seeSavannah. Find out why we’re Savannah’shometown favorite horse drawn carriage tours of the Historic District. Private and group toursavailable. All tours are driver narrated, 45-50minutes in duration. Call for reservations. Seead page 27. savannahcarriage.com.

OLD SAVANNAH TOURS (912) 234-8128 or TOLL FREE (800) 517-9007. HistoricDistrict, F-1 on map. Serving Savannah since1979. Voted Best Tour Company 2003-2010.Pick-ups at all downtown inns and hotels or at the Visitors Center. Free all-day on/offprivileges with 15 convenient stops. Limousine

service. See ad page 3. oldsavannahtours.com.

SAVANNAH HERITAGE TOURS (912) 224-8365.Throughout historic downtown Savannah.Savannah Heritage Tours will take you throughSavannah’s rich history which includes the real-life events that occurred in Savannah in the 1980s. This tour is based on John Berendt’s book Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil. We will highlight houses restored by Jim Williams. Also includes a tour of Bonaventure Cemetery. See ad page 35.savannahheritagetour.com.

SAVANNAH MOVIE TOURS (912) 234-3440.Throughout Historic Downtown Savannah. Seeover 70 movie filming locations up close andview movie clips on LCD screens while passingthese same locations. On the Foody Tour, youwill eat at Paula Deen’s and 6 other locations.The Scary Ghost Tour is the scariest in Savannahand will have you calling for your momma. Seead page 34. savannahmovietours.net.

SEGWAY OF SAVANNAH (912) 233-3554.102 E. Liberty St., Ste. 106, E-5 on map. Conveniently located at Drayton and LibertySt., explore Historic Savannah on Segway’s Personal Transporter, an electric self-balancingdevice that allows you to see the city on your


1THE WAVING GIRL STATUE. This statue commemoratesFlorence Martus, the lighthouse keeper’s sister who waved to

ships in Savannah’s port for more than 44 years. She stands as asymbol of Savannah’s gracious hospitality and charm. Morrell Park.

2 TYBEE ISLAND LIGHT STATION. Ordered by GeneralOglethorpe, Governor of the 13th colony in 1732, the Light

Station has been guiding mariners safe entrance into the SavannahRiver for over 270 years. This Light Station is one of America’s most

intact having all of its historic support buildings on its five-acre site. The current LightStation displays its 1916 day mark with 178 steps and a First Order Fresnel lens which isnine feet tall. Tybee Island.

3 GENERAL JAMES EDWARD OGLETHORPE. This bronze statue of GeneralOglethorpe faces south protecting Savannah from the Spanish in Florida to this day.

Chippewa Square.

4 SERGEANT WILLIAM JASPER. The monument ofSergeant Jasper who fell during the Siege of Savannah in 1779.

Madison Square.

5TOMOCHICHI. This boulder marks the grave of Tomochichi,the Yamacraw Indian Chief who welcomed General Oglethorpe

and the first colonists. Wright Square.

6THE FORSYTH PARK FOUNTAIN. A cast iron fountainerected in 1858, designed to resemble the grand fountain in Paris.

An exact replica of the fountain resides in Cuzco, Peru. Forsyth Park.

7SAVANNAH’SOLYMPIC FLAME.

Savannah was the site of the 1996 Olympicyachting events and the flame burned throughoutthe duration of the centennial games in Atlanta.Morrell Park.

8 WASHINGTON’S GUNS. These gunswere taken at the battle of Yorktown and

presented to the Chatham Artillery by GeneralGeorge Washington when he visited Savannah in 1791. These two bronze cannons wereaffectionately named “George and Martha.” Bay and Drayton Street.

9 VIETNAM MEMORIAL. Dedicated in 1991, the design andlayout of this memorial is in the shape of Vietnam and is a salute

to fallen comrades featuring a rifle, helmet and combat boots.Names of military members from this area who died in the VietnamWar are engraved in marble as a reminder of Savannah’s lost.Emmett Park.

10 WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL. A rough cut granite stonewith a rectangular bronze plaque listing the “Chatham County Honor Roll,” those

who died in World War I. Northwest corner of Daffin Park at Victory Drive.

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own. Formal historic tours by a certifiedSavannah tour guide and a fun way to see thesights and sounds of Savannah. See ad page 31. segwayofsavannah.com.

WALKING TOURS

ARCHITECTURAL TOURS OF SAVANNAH(912) 604-6354. Tours are throughout HistoricDowntown Savannah. Architecture is your first encounter when you enter historicSavannah. See how Savannah’s cultural andeconomic history shaped architecture fromcolonial to contemporary designs, includingevery era in between. Tours are offered dailyand most depart from Washington Square.Customized tours are also available. Call fortimes and reservations. See ad page 37.architecturalsavannah.com.

WATER TOURS

BULL RIVER MARINA (912) 897-7300. 8005Old Tybee Rd. (Hwy. 80 East), N-16 on map.Nestled in the beautiful salt marshes on BullRiver, just minutes from Historic Savannah, Bull

River Marina offers boat rentals, dolphin cruises,boat shuttles, sightseeing tours, inshore charters,kayak trips and more! Whether you are on afishing trip or headed out for the dolphin tour,you’re guaranteed to have a fun-filled andenjoyable day on the water! Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.See ad page 33. bullrivermarina.com.

CAPTAIN MIKE’S DOLPHIN ADVENTURE(912) 786-5848 or Toll Free (800) 242-0166.Lazaretto Creek, N-16 on map. Family ownedand operated since 1992, Lazaretto Creek andCaptain Mike’s Dolphin Adventures have beenoffering the best in dolphin tours, sunset cruisesand inshore & deep-sea fishing from the serenityof Tybee Island, Georgia. Tours daily. Call forschedule See ad page 34. tybeedolphins.com.

SAVANNAH RIVER QUEEN/GEORGIA QUEEN(912) 232-6404. 9 E. River St., A-5 on map.Narrated nature cruises. No visit to Savannah iscomplete without a riverboat cruise. Cruise onthe newly remodeled Georgia Queen or thenewest addition to our fleet, the new SavannahRiver Queen. Enjoy a ride on our sternwheelriver boat replicas. Choose from a wide varietyof cruise options. Sightseeing, dinner entertain-ment, Sunday brunch and moonlight cruises.Charters available. See ad page 5.savannahriverboat.com.


MAY 27, 28 & 29: Memorial Day ArmedForces Festival, River Street, 9 a.m.-12 a.m.;Sun., 12 p.m.-6 p.m. riverstreetsavannah.com.

MAY 27: The Savannah Philharmonic pres-ents its “Season Finale!,” concert featuringviolinist Heather Cottrell performing Brahms’violin concerto, 8 p.m. Tchaikovsky’s “FifthSymphony” brings the season to a dramaticclose. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. (912)525-5050 or savannahphilharmonic.org.

MAY 28-29: The 3rd Annual Hilton Head Island Art Festival at Shelter Cove Harbourreturns with an eclectic mix of the country'stop established artists, as well as new andemerging talent. The artists will line ShelterCove Harbour with their gallery-style displaybooths transforming this popular waterfrontshopping and dining destination into a high-end outdoor art gallery. Admission is free and open to the public. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC29928 (843) 686-9098, (954) 472-3755 orartfestival.com

MAY 30: Memorial Day Weekend Celebrationat The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Organized kids’ activities, poolsidegames, and an amazing fireworks displayhighlight some of the weekend-long offerings.Please call to reserve your riverside roomearly (rates vary) (912) 201-2000 orwestinsavannah.com

JUNE

JUNE 1: The Art Show at the JEA Art Gallery.Featuring the works of Edward Jones. All thewood carved is recycled from trees that havefallen or had to be taken down. Hug a tree,feel its energy. Geometric shapes in wood aswell as in jewelry designs. 5111 Abercorn St.(912) 355-8111 or savj.org.

JUNE 1 - 30: “Conquered Banners: Georgia’sCivil War Flags” are on display at the GeorgiaHistorical Society. An exhibit of six rare flagsmade and carried during the first year of theCivil War. Part of the first year of the 150thanniversary of the Civil War, along with othersecession-related manuscripts and artifacts.Free and open to the public. 501 Whitaker St.(912) 651-2125 or georgiahistory.com.

JUNE 1-30: Summer Promotion, Heavenly

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SHIPS OF THE SEAM A R I T I M E M U S E U M

at the William Scarbrough HouseFeaturing the largest private garden in theHistoric District, available for wedding or reception rental. Free parking for visitors.

41 M.L. KingBoulevard

Savannah, GA 31401

Tuesday-Sunday 10-5(912) 232-1511

www.shipsofthesea.org

Did YouKnow?You can view thecurrent issue ofSavannah SceneMagazine, page-by-page, online at:www.savannah.com/scene


Spa by Westin. Book a 50-minute visit and we will upgrade you to 80-minutes for free!(912) 201-2000 or westinsavannah.com.

JUNE 3-29: “Country Star Revue,” a two-hour salute to the music of the great countrystars of the past 50 years. Singing cowboys,bluegrass, folk, gospel and honky tonk fromthe 1930s-1940s. Rockabilly, country soul and country rock were popular during the

‘50s and ‘60s. Call for dates and show times. 222 Bull St. (912) 233-7764 orsavannahtheatre.com.

JUNE 4: Tybee Tour of Homes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine. Tickets are $30 inadvance and $35 day of the tour. Tour a widevariety of homes large and small, old and new,each unique in character and design. Theproceeds to support the Tybee Post Theater.(912) 786-7704 or tybeetourofhomes.com.

JUNE 4: Tybee Island Sea Kayak Races. This fundraiser for the Tybee Island Marine


Science Center invites kayakers of all ages toparticipate in three races each designed tochallenge sea kayaking skills. (912) 786-5917or tybeemarinescience.org.

JUNE 4: "Basic Dance Lesson: Tango" hostedby the Moon River Dancers at St. FrancisCabrini Church, 1-2 p.m. Beginners andsingles welcome; cost is $5 per person.11500 Middleground Rd. (912) 961-9960 orusadancesavannah.org.

JUNE 4: The Dolphin Project TrainingWorkshop in Solms Hall at Armstrong AtlanticState University, 10 a.m.-noon. The all-volunteer, non-profit organization needsskippers with boats, photographers and teamleaders to record data. No charge fororientation, members pay their own surveyexpenses. 11935 Abercorn St. (912) 727-3177 or thedolphinproject.org.

JUNE 4-30: “The Beat Goes On.” Frombeach blanket parties to break-dancing, it’s bighair and big fun! The greatest hit songs fromthe ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. The Savannah

Theatre celebrates the sounds of threegenerations as the cast sings its way alongthe musical highway of American pop hits withsongs like “California Girls,” “Stayin’ Alive”and “The Heart of Rock and Roll.” Call fordates and show times. 222 Bull St. (912) 233-7764 or savannahtheatre.com.

JUNE 10: DEEP Book Release Party, 7 p.m.,at the Black Box Theater. Over the course of 12 weeks, students worked in a collab-orative setting as they developed their writing skills and discovered their voices. The result is an anthology of student work,edited, illustrated, printed and bound. Join us for the book release and a special readingfrom the students. Supported by the City of Savannah’s Weave-a-Dream Program.S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. deepcenter.org.

JUNE 11: 16th Annual Savannah AsianFestival, one of Georgia's largest Asiancelebrations. The festival features a full day of live stage performances, martial arts demonstrations, authentic cuisine,cultural displays, arts & crafts and more.(912) 651-6417 or savannahga.gov/arts.

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FEDERALThe Federal style isdepicted by prominentsquare or rectangularexteriors with slendercurved iron stair railingsand Palladian or Venetianwindows. Savannah example: TheDavenport House.

GEORGIANThe Georgian style isdepicted by symmet-rical square facadeswith hipped roofs.Chimneys are built onthe ends and quoinsoften adorn thecorners. Savannah example: The Olde Pink HouseRestaurant.

GOTHIC REVIVALThe Gothic Revival style isdepicted by crafted detailson pinnacles, chimneys andlarge welcoming entryhallways. Often used onchurches of the period. Savannah example:Temple Mickve Israel

GREEK REVIVALThe Greek Revival styleis depicted by gabledportico or templefacade of one or twostories with columns ofthe Greek Doric orIconic orders. Con-struction is post and beam, and roofs aredesigned with slopes and may be disguisedbehind heavy cornices and parapets. Savannah example: First Baptist Church

ITALIANATEThe Italianate style wasinspired by the farmhouses of northern Italyand is depicted by lowgarbled roofs with wideoverhanging eavessupported by decorativebrackets, and entrance towers and roundheadwindows with hood moldings. Most examplesalso feature cast-iron fronts and detailedentrances. Savannah example: Mercer House.

REGENCYThe Regency style isdepicted by triangularpediments, semi-circularstairs, articulated win-dow openings, ioniccolumns and classicalalcove entrance ways.Savannah example: Telfair Museum of Art.

ROMANESQUEREVIVALThe Romanesque Revivalstyle is depicted by archand dome construction,Corinthian column capi-tols and roof balustrades. Savannah example: The Cotton Exchange.

SECOND FRENCHEMPIREThe Second French Empirestyle emphasizes pictur-esque vertical accents onbuilding tops like chimneysand corner pinnacles. Alsofeatured are turrets anddomes reminiscent ofFrench Renaissance architecture in theseventeenth century. Savannah example: Hamilton-Turner House.

In a study published by the Savannah Historic Foundation, one of the most admiredpreservation groups in the country, more than 40 percent of 2,500 buildings inventoried inSavannah had architectural or historical significance. Most restoration has beenaccomplished by individuals – one building at a time. With the addition of the SavannahCollege of Art and Design in the late 1970s, historic preservation and restoration flourished.From the simple Colonial style to the intricate Medieval-influenced cathedrals, to thegingerbread accents of the Victorian period; examples of most, if not all, of the nation’s18thand 19th century prevailing architectural styles can be found in Savannah.

Information courtesy of Savannah Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

Savannah’s Architectural StylesSavannah’s Architectural Styles


presented by the City of Savannah’sDepartment of Cultural Affairs. Send yourchild on a creative adventure with the City’sSummer Art Camp! Eleven one-week campsessions are offered, providing an opportunityfor children ages 6-12 to sample a range ofartistic mediums, including painting, ceramics,metalwork, mixed media and performing arts.A one-week half day session for ages 4-6 isalso offered. Fees include all supplies needed.Limited space. Advanced registration required. S.P.A.C.E. Studios, 9 W. Henry St.(912) 651-6783 or savannahga.gov/arts.

JUNE 13-15: Summer Junior Golf Camp atthe Westin. Available for ages 4-12, $125 per junior which includes 9 hours of instruction/activities, drinks, snacks and lunch each day.(912) 201-2240 or westinsavannah.com.

JUNE 18: The Savannah Folk Music Society,in cooperation with the Ships of the SeaMuseum, will hold its 4th annual BanjoAssembly Workshop. The event will again beunder a tent in the garden of the Ships of the

Sea Museum in Savannah. Those interestedshould contact Hank Weisman at SFMS assoon as possible to find out how to get in acheck to hold one of the final slots available.(912) 786-6953 or savannahfolk.org.

JUNE 19: Father’s Day at The Heavenly Spa,Westin. Give pops a great day off! ThisFather’s Day, enjoy a special 30% discount on50-minute treatments. Offer is for men onlyand cannot be combined with other promotionsor discounts. Reservations required. (912)201-2055 or westinsavannah.com.

JUNE 19: Father’s Day Sunday Jazz Brunch,10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. A very special SundayJazz Brunch to celebrate the special man inyour life. Spectacular views of Savannah,delicious food and beautiful music by BenTucker and Friends. The Westin’s signaturerestaurant, Aqua Star, will be providing abrunch fit for the king he is. $45 (912)201.2085 or westinsavannah.com.

JUNE 20-JULY 1: “Adventure in the Arts.”Armstrong Department of Art, Music &Theatre Summer Arts Camp for children ages7 through 14. Armstrong holds this creativemultidisciplinary arts camp in Fine Arts Hall

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SAVANNAH’S FARE-FREE

DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION

SYSTEM

The dot gets you where you want to go, when you need to get there, in and around

Savannah’s beautiful Historic District.

Swing through downtown aboard the Express Shuttle.

Ride the rails on the historic River Street Streetcar.

Hop on the Ferry to Hutchinson Island and the Savannah International

Trade & Convention Center.

It’s how to leave your car parked while keeping your“get-around” options open.

So whenever you visit downtown, connect on the dot –it’s fun, fast, and free!

• New 30-passenger shuttle vehicles• 20 minutes or less wait between shuttles• Serving 10 stops around the Historic District• Connecting to municipal parking facilities, Visitor

Centers, Streetcar and Ferry• Operating 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.• Fully ADA-Accessible

Traveling AroundSAVANNAH

RIVER STREETSTREETCAR

• Thurs.-Sun. - 12 noon-9 p.m.• Authentic 1930s Melbourne,

54-passenger streetcar updated with environmentally-friendly green technology

• Seven stops along Historic RiverStreet between Montgomery Street and the Waving Girl Landing

• Fully ADA-Accessible

SAVANNAH BELLES FERRY

• Modern passenger-only ferries, reminiscent of vessels seen in the harbor a century ago

• Named for Savannah’s “Belles” — strong women who shaped the city’s history

• Connecting downtown with Hutchinson Island and the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

• Operating 7 days a week, from 7 a.m. to midnight

• From Trade & Convention Center Landing (on Hutchinson Island adjacent to the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort) to

• City Hall Landing below City Halladjacent to Hyatt Regency Hotel

• Waving Girl Landing in Morrell Park adjacent to the Marriott Riverfront Hotel

The dot is a service of SavannahMobility Management System – aninterlinked system designed toenhance the Savannah Experiencewhile reducing traffic and parkingcongestion.

912.447.4026connectonthedot.com

EXPRESS SHUTTLE


METERED PARKING – There are 3,000 parkingmeters in the Historic District with time limits rangingfrom 30 minutes to 10 hours. The cost per hour varieswith locations and ranges from $.30 to $1.00 per hour.Free parking at meters on Saturday and Sunday.

VISITOR DAYPASS – Visitors may purchase a two-dayparking pass for $12, or a single day parking pass for $7from the Savannah Visitors Center, the Mobility & ParkingServices Department and various hotels and inns. Thispass authorizes free parking on meters of one hour ormore, free parking in the City’s lots and parking garagesupon availability, and allows exceeding the time limit intime-limit zones. Visitor Day Passes must be filled outwith appropriate information to be valid and will not behonored during special events.

DISABILITY PARKING – The City provides disabilityparking spaces for the exclusive use of vehiclesdisplaying the appropriate permit. The spaces are locatedin all areas of the City and include free spaces as well asmetered spaces. These spaces are located on-streetthroughout the City, in City owned garages, and in Cityoperated lots such as the River Street parking lots. Thedisability permit spaces in the Historic District all requirepayment for parking.

PARKING GARAGESBRYAN STREET GARAGE(912) 651-6477 – Bryan and Abercorn Streets. Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day/7 days a weekDaily Rates: Monday-Friday 7AM to 6PM, $1 per hour. Evening Rates: Monday-Friday 6PM to 5AM, $2 flat ratecharge. Weekend Rates: From 7AM Saturday until 7AM Mondaya flat rate of $3.Monthly Rates: Monday-Friday, 6AM until 9PM, $80.Unlimited access during hours of operation, $95.Reserved space, unlimited access 24/7, $160.

STATE STREET GARAGE(912) 651-6473 – State and Abercorn Streets.Hours of Operation: Sunday-Friday, 5AM until 1AM.Saturday, 24 hours.Daily Rates: Monday-Friday 5AM to 6PM, $1 per hour. Evening Rates: Monday-Friday, 6PM until 1AM, $2 flatrate.Weekend Rates: 5AM Saturday until 5AM Monday, a flatrate of $3 per day. Monthly Rates: Monday-Friday, 6AM until 9PM, $80.Unlimited access during hours of operation, $95.

Parking InSAVANNAH

Reserved space, unlimited access24/7, $160.

ROBINSON GARAGE(912) 651-6478 – York andMontgomery Streets. Hours of Operation: 24 hours aday/7 days a weekDaily Rates: Monday-Friday, 7AM-6PM, $1 per hour, maximum dailyrate of $10.Evening Rates: Monday-Friday,6PM to 7AM, flat rate of $2Weekend Rates: 7AM Saturdayuntil 7AM Monday, a flat rate of $3.Monthly Rates: Monday-Friday,6AM until 9PM, $80. Unlimitedaccess during hours of operation,$95.

LIBERTY STREET GARAGE(912) 644-5934 – Liberty andMontgomery Streets.Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 5AM until 1AM.Daily Rates: Monday-Friday, 5AMuntil 6PM, $1 per hour. Evening Rates: Monday-Friday,6PM until 1AM, flat rate of $2,Weekend: Closed.Monthly Rates: Monday-Friday, 6AMuntil 9PM, $35. Unlimited accessduring hours of operation, $65.

WHITAKER STREET GARAGE(912) 525-2820 – Whitaker Streetjust past Bay Lane.Hours of Operation: 24 hours aday/7 days a weekDaily Rates: $2 per hour, maximumdaily rate $16 per day. Monthly Rates: Monday-Friday,5AM until 9PM, $95. Unlimitedaccess during hours of operation,$140. Reserved space, unlimitedaccess 24/7, $280.

A monthly overnight rate is available at theWhitaker St., Bryan St. and RobinsonGarages for $35 per month. This permitsparking in these garages from 3PM-6AMdaily.

SPECIAL EVENT RATES FOR ALL GARAGES

$5 to $20 depending on event

912-651-6470savannahga.gov

This information courtesy of City of Savannah

Mobility and Parking Services

River Street, per-

haps the most

popular tourist

area of Savannah, has not

always been the prosperous

strip of restaurants, shops,

and galleries that it is now.

In fact, the rich history of

River Street, including its fall

from prosperity and its

subsequent renovation,

testifies to the enduring

legacy of history in

Savannah and to the vision

and determination of the

River Street Urban Renewal

Project.

By transforming 80,000

square feet of empty, aban-

doned warehouse space into

a colorful array of shops,

restaurants, galleries, and

boutiques, the River Street

Urban Renewal Project had

an enormous economic

impact upon Savannah,

stabilizing the downtown

and creating a revitalized

historic area to be enjoyed

by one and all.

Today nearly 70 restau-

rants, shops, and businesses

call River Street home. River

Street also hosts many

festivals, including the First

Saturday Festival, held the

first Saturday of each month.

For more information on the

history of River Street or on

River Street special events,

please call the Savannah

Waterfront Association

at (912) 234-0295.

riverstreetsavannah.com


Conveniently located on Calhoun Square indowntown Savannah, “The Book” Gift Shop

is Savannah’s official “Midnight in the Garden ofGood and Evil” headquarters. This store is amust-see for fans of John Berendt’s best-sellingbook and the popular movie by the same name.

The shop featuresexclusive “Midnight”gift items, author-autographed booksand even a mini-“Midnight” museum.From lively EmmaKelly CDs to special“Midnight” maps,this charming boutiquenestled in the heart ofSavannah’s NationalLandmark HistoricDistrict has it all. A“Midnight” specialtygourmet product line,which offers everythingfrom Georgia PeachSyrup to Vidalia Onion &Poppy Seed Dressing, ispopular among visitors to this fun-filledshop. Bird Girl statues, charms andletter openers are available, as well as

the soundtrackfrom the hit“Midnight”movie and thepopular“Midnight inSavannah” video,produced by the A&Enetwork.

“The Bird Girl is licensedand copyrighted, so youhave to have those rightsto create Bird Girl gifts,”

said Deborah Sullivan, owner of “The Book” GiftShop. “We have those rights locally.”

As a result, the shop carries unique items likesigned and numbered Bird Girl/Midnight Houseornaments, which are already becoming acollectors item. Their newly released best-seller,

Dining in the Garden of Good Eats: Cooking with“The Book” that made Savannah Famous, offersrecipes from award-winning Savannah restau-rants, cafes, inns, the NOGS (those that chooseto stay north of Gaston Street), The MarriedWomen’s Card Club and many other purveyors of

Savannah’s famouscuisine along withfun facts and triviataken from “TheBook.” So you cannow take the flavorof Savannah hometo enjoy forever.

More than 15 yearsafter the publication ofMidnight in the Gardenof Good and Evil, the“Midnight” phenom-enon is still goingstrong. Fans fromaround the world stilltravel to Savannah tosee the sites and tomeet the peoplefeatured in John

Berendt’s unforgettable book.

The shop also offers daily walking and bustours featuringsites highlighted in“The Book.” Toursdepart from thestore at 11 a.m.and 2:00 p.m.

daily. Reservations arerequired. Please call(912) 233-3867 toreserve your spot onSavannah’s leading“Midnight” tour. You’ll beglad you had a “MidnightDay” while visitingSavannah!

“THE BOOK” GIFT SHOP127 E. Gordon Street (on Calhoun Square)(912) 233-3867midnightinsavannah.com


ANTIQUES

STEAL MAGNOLIAS ECLECTICS (912) 236-5583. 800 Habersham St., J-7 on map. An eclectic collection of antiques and othercollectibles. An indoor shopping emporiumoffering the finest selection of items that willenhance the beauty of any home decor. Art, china, glassware, jewelry and so muchmore. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. See ad page 45.stealmagnolias.com.

ART GALLERIES

VILLAGE CRAFTSMEN (912) 236-7280. 223W. River St., A-4 on map. Savannah’s premiercooperative art and artisan gallery featuringhandmade art by local artists and craftsmen.See ad page 40. thevillagecraftsmen.com.

HREEVESART (912) 312-1403. Located inGallery 5 of City Market (2nd floor, next toBelfords Restaurant), B-3 on map. HaroldReeves’ photography shares the beauty of the Georgia coast that includes landscapes,coastal scenes and the wildlife of Savannah

and the Lowcountry. From the serene views ofSavannah’s waterways to the vibrant colors ofthe birds that live along the coast, Harold’swork is a must-see for everyone. His photo-graphs are also available in The VillageCraftsmen, located at 223 W. River St. See ad page 47. thevillagecraftsmen.com.

BOOKS

E. SHAVER, BOOKSELLER (912) 234-7257.326 Bull St. (behind the DeSoto Hilton), F-5 on map. In Savannah, one of America’s greatbookstores! Located in the heart of the Historic District, E. Shaver’s 12 rooms are filled with books. Free gift wrapping. See adpage 46.

"THE BOOK" GIFT SHOP (912) 233-3867.127 E. Gordon St., I-6 on map. “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” has its own shop, featuring books, a large selection ofexclusive collectibles, and much more. The only shop of its kind. See ad page 43.midnightinsavannah.com.

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES

DESIGNER CONSIGNER BOUTIQUE (912)355-5600. 234 Eisenhower Dr. (east ofAbercorn, across from Toys ”R” Us), T-10


on map. Featuring upscale women’s clothingsuch as Talbot’s, Chico’s, Coach, BananaRepublic, Tibi, Nanette Lepore, Gucci, Chanel,Eileen Fisher and Louis Vuitton. This consign-ment boutique also offers handbags, jewelryand shoes for the fashion-conscious shoppers.Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sunday. See ad page 47.designerconsignersav.com.

GO FISH CLOTHING & JEWELRY (912) 231-0609. 106 W. Broughton St., C-3 on map.Unique and eclectic items from around theworld. From six feet tall giraffes to hand-batiked dresses, fashionable footwear to clayroosters, hand- painted and carved woodherons to mosaic mirrors, there is alwayssomething special, distinctive and delightful instore. We look forward to welcoming you andsharing our mission to help others. Open Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11a.m.-4 p.m. See ad page 44.savannah.gofishretail.com.

RIVER STREET MARKET PLACE (912) 220-9101. 502 E. River St., A-8 on map.Browse through more than 50 shops, many of which represent countries from all over theworld. Experience our Southern charm and old-fashioned hospitality. Shop in an open-airmarket on the river – the way it used to be – on the east end of River Street. Open daily at 10 a.m. See ad page 40.riverstreetmarketplace.com.

SAVANNAH HARLEY-DAVIDSON (912) 231-8000 or (912) 925-0005. 503 E. River St., A-9 on map. Main store, I-95 and Hwy. 204, Y-3 on map. Savannah’s only authorizedHarley-Davidson dealer has genuine Harley-Davidson motorclothes and collectibles. Open 7 days a week. See ad page 41.savannahhd.com.

SAVANNAH ROSE (912) 232-9449 126 E. Bay St., (Abercorn Ramp to River St.), B-6 onmap. Lady’s gifts, accessories, jewelry, hats,handbags, collectibles, unique teapots, potteryand timeless clocks. A Boutique With Attitude.Open Mon.-Sat.,10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun.,10 a.m.-2 p.m. See ad page 51.

WASHED ASHORE (912) 234-6100. 23 E.River St., A-6 on map. Beachwear, casualshoes and sportswear for guys and galsincluding Tom Shoes, Sperry Top-Sider,Caribbean Soul, Fresh Produce sportswearand Reef sandals. See ad page 41.


FLEA/OPEN-AIR MARKETS

KELLER'S FLEA MARKET (912) 927-4848.5901 Ogeechee Rd., V-5 on map. The largest flea market in the Coastal Empire, open year-round, featuring a wide rangeof merchandise. See ad page 35. ilovefleas.com.

GIFTS & COLLECTIBLES

“THE BOOK” GIFT SHOP (912) 233-3867.127 E. Gordon St., I-6 on map. “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” has its ownshop, featuring books, a large selection ofexclusive collectibles, and much more. The only shop of its kind. See ad page 43.midnightinsavannah.com.

FACTOR’S COTTAGE (912) 443-9337. 204East Bay St. (Abercorn Ramp to River St.), B-6 on map. A family-owned and operated gift store featuring unique lamps, whimsicalclocks, picture frames, chimes, footwear,candles, home decor accents and more. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See ad page 51.factorscottage.com.

RIVER STREET MARKET PLACE (912) 220-9101. 502 E. River St., A-8 on map.Browse through more than 50 shops, many of which represent countries from all over the world. Experience our Southern charm and old-fashioned hospitality. Shop in an open-air market on the river – the way it used to be – on the east end of River Street. Opendaily at 10 a.m. See ad page 40.riverstreetmarketplace.com.

SAINTS AND SHAMROCKS (912) 233-8858.309 Bull St., F-5 on map. “Cead Mile Failte” –“A Hundred Thousand Welcomes.” Feelwelcome in our friendly and warm atmosphere.See ad page 45. saintsandshamrocks.com.

SAVANNAH ROSE (912) 232-9449 126 E. Bay St., (Abercorn Ramp to River St.), B-6 onmap. Lady’s gifts, accessories, jewelry, hats,handbags, collectibles, unique teapots, potteryand timeless clocks. A Boutique With Attitude.Open Mon.-Sat.,10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun.,10 a.m.-2 p.m. See ad page 51.

STEAL MAGNOLIAS ECLECTICS (912) 236-5583. 800 Habersham St., J-7 on map. An eclectic collection of antiques and othercollectibles. An indoor shopping emporiumoffering the finest selection of items that willenhance the beauty of any home decor.


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MATTER OF FACTORS (912) 231-2100.120 E. Bay St. (Abercorn ramp to RiverSt./next to River Street Inn), A-6 on map.Specializing in local wines along with gourmetsnacks, local artwork and unique gift items that include Riedel wine glasses and Vinturiaerators. A little something for everyone. Freewine tastings available. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See ad page 51. matteroffactors.com.

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SAVANNAH HARLEY-DAVIDSON (912) 231-8000 or (912) 925-0005. 503 E. River St., A-9 on map. Main store, I-95 and Hwy.204, Y-3 on map. Savannah’s only authorizedHarley-Davidson dealer has genuine Harley-Davidson motorclothes and collectibles. Open 7 days a week. See ad page 41.savannahhd.com.

OUTLETS

TANGER OUTLETS (843) 837-5410.Shop Tanger Outlets located 1 and 2 mileswest of Hilton Head Island on Hwy. 278,Bluffton, S.C. GPS location: Tanger 1, 1270Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, S.C. 29910;Tanger 2, 1414 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton,S.C. 29910. Tanger 2 is open with over 45brand-name stores and Tanger 1 is now openwith new stores and great buys. Whenshoppers hear the name Tanger, they know that it stands for great quality, huge selectionand outstanding value. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. See ad outsideback cover. tangeroutlet.com.

PORTRAITS

THE TIME MACHINE PORTRAIT COMPANY(912) 233-7704. 205 W. River St., A-3 on map.Step into The Time Machine Portrait Companywhere 15 minutes of fun brings you a lifetime of memories. Our professional historical shoots will take you back in time with genuinecostumes and sets. Whether you’re a Southern Belle, an officer, a gunslinger or aFlapper, there is always fun and fantasy at The Time Machine Portrait Company. Open 7 days a week, 12-10 p.m. See ad page 49.thetimemachineportraitco.com.


weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. during thefirst week, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. during thesecond week. Free admission to the GrandFinale Event on the evening of July 1st. (912)344-2556 or armstrong.edu.

JUNE 24: “Savannah Uncorked,” 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Savannah Golf Club. This annual winetasting event raises funds for The RehabilitationInstitute at Memorial University Medical Centerand Memorial's trauma and critical care services.Guests sample a variety of wines from aroundthe world and pair them with cuisine from someof Savannah's finest chefs. Tickets are $75.(912) 350-1524 or savannahgolfclub.com.

PLEASE NOTE: WE MAKE EVERY EFFORTPOSSIBLE TO SEE THAT THE INFORMATION INOUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS ACCURATE.HOWEVER, EVENTS SOMETIMES CHANGEWITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. CALL THE LISTEDPHONE NUMBERS FOR CONFIRMATION.

TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT IN THE CALENDAR,CALL (912) 238-1453, FAX (912) 234-7010 OR E-MAIL [email protected].

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Savannah is as rich in its arts and crafts

community as its history. You will find an

abundance of antiques and fine art, original

paintings by local artists, stained and fused

glass, hand-crafted jewelry artisans and

beautiful iron work. All of which is as

unique as the City itself.


Turn back the hands of time and enjoy a blastfrom the past at The Time Machine Portrait

Co., Savannah’s only old time photo studio.Located on historic River Street, this friendlyphoto studio offers the opportunity for visitorsto takephotoswhiledressedup in arange ofvintage-inspiredcostumes.

From the Old West to Victorian Savannah, TheTime Machine Portrait Co. offers an array ofsets, authentic costumes and props to makeyour photos come to life. Picture yourself as apirate on the high seasor as a Southern Belleand Civil War officer

from VictorianSavannah. The TimeMachine’s state-of-the-art portrait studio canput you in any location

or any time period in just 15 minutes. Yourimagination is the only limitation!

The Time Machine Portrait Co. officially openedits doors in October 2009, introducingSavannah to a new, exciting way to become apart of the past. Owners Maria and KefrenArjona, former restaurateurs and entrepreneursfrom Miami, Florida, yearned to try somethingdrastically different and immensely fulfilling –something that would make everyone smile.

“Here at The Time Machine, we try our best toshow you a great time, giving you the best 15minutes that you can enjoy in someone else’sclothes and leaving you with a lifetime ofmemories,” said owner Maria Arjona. “We wantto bring that imaginative spirit to our town andto anyone who needs a break from reality.”

At this professional photo studio there are nositting fees. The session includes a unique,personalized photo shoot complete withauthentic costumes, props and lots of laughter.After the shoot, you’ll get the chance to view

all thephotosandchooseyourfavorite.You’llreceive afree 8x10sepia-tone

self portrait from your shoot. All additionalprints are half-off on the day of your shoot.

A full range of size packages, prints and photofinishes are available soyou can take home theultimate Savannah

souvenir! Want toupload your favoritepose to your Facebookpage? Not a problem.The Time Machineoffers copyright released digital images as well.They also carry a wide variety of vintageframes, mats and wanted posters as well asnovelty items. Framing and custom retouchingare available on-site. All prints are ready in justfive minutes.

The Time Machine Portrait Co. is open dailyfrom 12 noon to 10 p.m. The professional staffwill make you feel comfortable and right athome. Kids and pets are a specialty. Don’t missthe chance to create – and take home – theultimate Savannah memories!

THE TIME MACHINE PORTRAIT CO.205 W. River St.Savannah, Georgia 31401(912) 233-7704thetimemachineportraitco.com


When cotton was king in

Savannah, Factor’s Walk was

the heart and soul of

Savannah’s commercial cotton industry as

the factors, using the iron bridges and steps,

made their way from the river to the cotton

warehouses buying and selling the cotton.

Today, in the network of iron bridges and

steps, cobblestones and bricks you will find

that the quaint boutiques, gift shops, art

galleries and other retail shops found at

Factor’s Walk have now become the heart

and soul of Savannah. Many of these shops

are family owned and operated and offer

the best quality, value and service to be

found in Savannah.



Have your photograph taken in a vintage inspired costume – fromOld West to Vintage Savannah – and have it uploaded to your Facebook page at THE TIME MACHINE PORTRAIT CO., 205 W. River St., 912-233-7704

A Coconut Monkey Head Cup as seen in the new Miley Cyrus movie “The Last Song,” from THE CRAB SHACK, off Hwy. 80, Tybee Island, 912-786-9857

Pick up the latest style of “Girls on Vacation” T-shirts and other fun souvenirs at the SAVANNAH RIVERBOAT CRUISES GIFT SHOP/TICKET OFFICE, 9 E. River St., 912-232-6404

Something that will add beauty, charm and a touch of elegance toyour home décor can be found at STEAL MAGNOLIAS ECLECTICS, 800 Habersham St., 912-236-5583

A Whimsical, Kit Kat or Rhythm Magic Motion Clock found at FACTOR’S COTTAGE, 204 E. Bay St., 912-443-9337

Find distinctive hand-carved and decorated home wares made byartisans around the world at GO FISH CLOTHING & JEWELRY CO., 106 W. Broughton St., 912-231-0609

A piece of hand-made art by local artists and craftsmen found at VILLAGE CRAFTSMEN, 223 W. River St., 912-236-7280

Take home a bottle of Georgia wine or gourmet snacks found at MATTER OF FACTORS, 120 E. Bay St., 912-231-2100

The “Parrot Patrol” T-shirt from SAVANNAH HARLEY-DAVIDSONMOTORCYCLES, 503 E. River St., 912-231-8000

An exclusive “Midnight” souvenir from “THE BOOK” GIFT SHOP, 127 E. Gordon St., 912-233-3867

A hardback or paperback found in the twelve rooms of books at E. SHAVER, BOOKSELLER, 326 Bull St., 912-234-7257

The latest styles in beach and casual wear found at WASHED ASHORE, 23 E. River St., 912-234-6100

An heirloom discovered in the antiques and collectibles on display at KELLER’S FLEA MARKET, 5901 Ogeechee Rd., 912-927-4848

Find jewelry, hats, handbags, collectibles, unique teapots, pottery and timeless clocks at SAVANNAH ROSE, A Boutique With Attitude. 126 East Bay St., 912-232-9449

A stunning piece of Celtic jewelry from SAINTS & SHAMROCKS,309 Bull St., 912-233-8858

For the fashion-conscious shopper, check out the fabulous finds at DESIGNER CONSIGNER BOUTIQUE, 234 Eisenhower Dr., 912-355-5600


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General Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah

The Pulaski Monument inSavannah, GA

Often referred to as “Georgia’s FirstCity,” Savannah is rich in architec-tural splendor, natural beauty andold-fashioned Southern charm. Ever since British General JamesOglethorpe first landed on thehistoric bluff above the SavannahRiver in 1733, this coastal havenhas established itself as one of thenation’s most unique cities.

A number of Native American tribes– including the Creek, the Eucheeand the Yamacraw – called thecoastal Georgia area home for thou-sands of years, living off the richbounty of the sea by fishing andoystering along the coast. Savannahemerged as Georgia’s first city in1733, so named by a British royaldecree. Originally conceived as abuffer against Spanish-controlledFlorida, Georgia served as a bustlingcolonial British outpost in its earliestdays.

With the help of the Native Americanleader Tomochichi, the leader ofabout 50 exiled former members ofthe Creek Confederacy who calledthemselves the Yamacraw tribe,General Oglethorpe foundedAmerica’s thirteenth colony andcreated a modern city in the heart ofthe Georgia wilderness. Encouragedby General Oglethorpe’s demon-strated willingness to treat NativeAmericans with fairness and respect– unlike English traders in SouthCarolina to the north – Tomochichiquickly forged an alliance withOglethorpe. The English colonistsbuilt the city on the site of Yamacraw

Bluff, overlooking the Savannah River.In May 1733, Tomochichi facilitatedtreaties of friendship and equitablecommerce between Oglethorpe andthe Lower Creek tribe, giving Britishsettlers powerful Native Americanallies against the Spanish, Frenchand hostile tribes. Tomochichicontinued to be a key advisor toGeneral Oglethorpe in his dealingswith the native populations of theregion. In 1734, Tomochichi and his family accompanied GeneralOglethorpe to England, where hemet the Trustees of the Colony ofGeorgia and King George II.

General Oglethorpe’s imprint upon the city is still felt throughoutthe National Landmark HistoricDistrict. This British leader devisedSavannah’s distinctive city plan – aningenious system of squares, whichare really miniature public parks – that served as an organizing systemfor the downtown area. In this grid-like model of urban planning, houses,churches and businesses surroundeach square, creating a network ofinterconnected neighborhoods. Thesquares also served a militaryfunction as well, serving as central-ized places where citizens of the newcolony could gather to defend thecity. Twenty-two of the city’s originalsquares remain, each of which has itsown charm, style and personality.

Shortly after settling on YamacrawBluff, General Oglethorpe establishedan experimental project calledTrustees’ Garden, setting the city’searliest economy into motion.


SAVANNAH

The city’s port hasalways been asignificant part ofthe local economy

“Looking down from the bluff” – Savannah.

An old Stairway on theLevée at Savannah.

“The huge black ships swallowedbale after bale.”

Modeled after the Chelsea BotanicalGarden in London, the 10-acreexperiment was bounded by theSavannah River to the north andBroughton Street to the south.Botanists were sent from England togrow mulberry trees for silk, grapesfor wine and a variety of other crops.Most of the plants could not adjustto the harsh Georgia climate, and theexperiment was deemed a failure.However, from this garden came theoriginal peach trees and cottonplants which eventually becamemajor crops for the state of Georgia.

During the American Revolution, the British took control of the colonyfrom 1778 to 1782. A land and seaforce of French and American troopstried to retake the city in 1779, firstby siege and then by direct assault,but the coalition’s efforts ultimatelyfailed. The colony experienced aneconomic boom when farmersdiscovered that the rich soil andwarm climate were ideal for thecultivation of cotton and rice.

Large plantations appeared alongthe Savannah River, many of whichused slaves imported from westAfrica to harvest crops and buildthe infrastructure that madeSavannah a prosperous city. Thetrans-Atlantic slave trade would

bring millions of Africans to theUnited States, many of whom weresold near the site where City Marketnow stands. Slaves passingthrough the local port created thearea’s Gullah culture, a group ofpeople who descended directlyfrom West African slaves and havepreserved many of their linguistic,culinary and cultural traditions. TheGullah culture continues to thrive insea island communities in Georgiaand South Carolina.

Cotton truly was king in Savannahin the early nineteenth century, contributing to the city’s opulenceand wealth. Magnificent homes and lavish plantations were con-structed throughout the region asGeorgia’s most genteel city enjoyedthe finest luxuries from around theworld. River Street bustled withships loading up cotton for exportto England and beyond.

Centuries ago, ships packed withballast unloaded their stones, pavingRiver Street with its distinctivecobblestones and allowing ships toload up with natural resourcesharvested from coastal Georgia. Thecity’s port has always been a signif-icant part of the local economy,transporting New World goods boundfor Europe.

King, Edward. Illustrations by J. Wells Champney. The Great South; A Record of

Journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi,

Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee,

Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. Hartford, Conn.: American Publishing Co.,

1875. North Carolina Collection, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

<http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/king/king.html>.



Activities & Outings3rd Annual Hilton Head Island Arts Festival at

Shelter Cove Harbour Pg. 35Andrew Low House Pg. 29Angela Beasley’s Puppet People

Pg. 28Architectural Tours of Savannah

Pg. 37Bull River Marina Pg. 33Captain Mike’s Dolphin Adventure

Pg. 34The Harper Fowlkes House Pg. 31Historic Savannah Carriage Tours

Pg. 27Old Savannah Tours Pg. 3Rose Hill Mansion Pg. 32Savannah Heritage Tours Pg. 35Savannah Movie Tours Pg. 34Savannah Riverboat Company Pg. 5Savannah Theatre Pg. 33Segway of Savannah Pg. 31Ships of the Sea Pg. 32Tybee Island Lighthouse & Museum

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Dining & LoungesBrighter Day Natural Foods Market

Pg. 14Bull Street Eatery Pg. 15Casbah Moroccan Restaurant Pg. 13Chart House Pg. 19Churchill’s Pub Pg. 2Goose Feathers, an Express

Cafe & Bakery Pg. 17Joe’s Chicago Style Hot Dogs Pg. 18Love’s Seafood Pg. 9

The Melting Pot Pg. 7The Mirage Mediterranean Bar & Grill

Pg. 10SavannahMenu.com Pg. 12Savannah River Queen Riverboat

Pg. 5Second Line – Authentic New Orleans

Po Boys Pg. 15Six Pence Pub & Restaurant Pg. 11Unforgettable Bakery & Deli Pg. 14Wasabi’s Fusion Downtown Pg. 15

Lodging & Real EstateQuality Inn–Historic District Pg. 53

Shopping“The Book” Gift Shop Pg. 43City Market Pg. 47Designer Consigner Boutique

Pg. 47E. Shaver, Bookseller Pg. 46Factor’s Cottage Pg. 51Go Fish Clothing & Jewelry Co.

Pg. 44HReevesArt Pg. 47Keller’s Flea Market Pg. 35Matter of Factors Pg. 51River Street Market Place Pg. 40Saints and Shamrocks Pg. 45Savannah Harley Davidson Pg. 41Savannah Rose Pg. 51Steal Magnolias Eclectics Pg. 45Tanger Outlet Centers Pg. 64The Time Machine Portrait Co. Pg. 49Village Craftsmen Pg. 40Washed Ashore Pg. 41


ACROSS CLUES1. Forsyth or Emmet.5. To swerve off course to port or

starboard. 8. A Lowcountry plantation crop.

12. ____ gin fizz.13. Architectural Tours Of Savannah

– From Colonial to today andevery ____ in between.

14. Village Craftsmen forwatercolors and ____.

15. Confederate general.16. Advanced Tactical Radar: Abbr.17. Nation in South American

mythology.18. Even in golf.20. Maintenance Assist Module:

Abbr.22. Allow.23. Applications.26. River Street Market Place – 50

stores representing countriesfrom all ____ the world.

28. The Melting Pot – It’s not justfondue. It’s ____ experience.

30. Second Line – Authentic ____Orleans Po Boys.

32. While in the Lowcountry, enjoyan oyster ____.

34. Romania: Abbr.35. Savannahmenu.com – Buy

one entree - ____ one free!36. Lieutenant: Abbr.37. Steal Magnolias Eclectics –

... all under ____ roof!39. Mother of Hezekiah.41. ____ Mirage Mediterranean

Bar & Grill.43. Digraph.44. Savannah____.com.46. Each: Abbr.47. Winchester Self Loading: Abbr.49. Emergency Narrational

Holoprogram: Abbr.51. Historic Savannah Carriage

Tours for ____-drawn carriagetours.

54. Churchill’s Pub – See ____ formoney-saving offer.

56. Symbol for element tantalum.57. Architectural Tours ____

Savannah.58. Savannah Harley-Davidson with

____ locations.60. Savannah Theatre – Established

____ 1818.61. The metal mouthpiece of a

bridle.62. Task Force: Abbr.63. Printer’s measure.64. Factor’s Cottage for La Tee ____

Effusion Lamps.65. Organic acid radical suffixes.

DOWN CLUES1. Pulaski Square: Abbr.2. Angela Beasley’s Puppet

People – Tourists and Locals____ Love Us!

3. Fish eggs.4. Tybee Island Light Station &

Tybee Museum – Visit therestored Head ____ Cottage.

5. Keller’s Flea Market – Open____-round.

6. City Market with eight ____galleries.

7. Saints & Shamrocks – Feelwelcome in our friendly and____ atmosphere.

8. E. Shaver, Bookseller – Our 12____ are filled with books.

9. Roman three. 10. Symbol for element chlorine.11. Ellis Square: Abbr. 19. Andrew Low House – Last tour

____ 4 p.m. 21. Symbol for element gold.22. Tanned hide of an animal.24. A search ____.25. Segway of Savannah – A fun

way to ____ the sights andsounds of Savannah.

26. Savannah Riverboat Cruises –Take a leisurely day ____evening cruise.

27. A sudden movement made infencing.

28. Love’s Seafood – Serving the____ finest seafood since 1949.

29. Casbah Moroccan Restaurant –Belly dancing shows with ____cover charge.

31. Weight: Abbr.33. Savannah.com – Your Official

Guide ____ Savannah.38. Go Fish – Our new Spring

2011 collection in stores____!

39. Washed Ashore – Open at 10__ __.

40. Goose Feathers, An ExpressCafe & Bakery – ____ sure totry our world-famous breadpudding!

42. Matter Of Factors on ____ BayStreet.

45. Six Pence Pub – Bar open ____2 a.m.

48. Best ____ plans.50. Savannah Rose for jewelry,

____ and handbags.51. Joe’s Chicago Style ____

Dogs.52. Old Savannah Tours All Day On

____ Tours.53. Sheep.55. Deoxyribonucleic acid: Abbr.59. Chart House – Dine leisurely

right ____ the Savannah River.61. The Harper Fowlkes House –

Open Wed.- Fri. or ____appointment.

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CONRAD AIKEN (1889-1973)Author and poet Conrad Aiken became the firstSavannahian to win a Pulitzer Prize in 1930 for hisSelected Poems, just one year after winning the PoetrySociety of America’s inaugural Shelley Memorial Award.Known for his deeply psychological writing, Aiken’spoetry and prose often explored themes relating toidentity. Over the years, this accomplished writer earneda number of prestigious national writing awardsincluding a National Book Award, the Bollingen Prize in Poetry, the National Institute of Arts and Letters GoldMedal and the National Medal for Literature.

GREGG ALLMAN(1947- )Singer, keyboardist, guitarist and songwriter GreggAllman is perhaps best known as a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band and as the gravelly voicebehind hits like “Midnight Rider,” “Melissa” and“Whipping Post.” A pioneer of Southern rock, Allmanwas inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in1995 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award fromthe Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2006. Rolling Stonerecently honored this Harley-riding, Savannah-area resi-dent as one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.”

PAULA DEEN(1947- )Hey y’all! Food Network superstar Paula Deen lovesliving and cooking in Savannah. The author of five best-selling Southern-themed cookbooks, Deen is an EmmyAward-winning television personality who owns andoperates The Lady & Sons Restaurant in Savannah with her sons, Jamie and Bobby. Her shows “Paula’sHome Cooking,” “Paula’s Party” and “Paula’s BestDishes” have brought Southern cuisine into homesacross America and led to an explosion of interest in Savannah-style recipes.

Savannah has been home to a number of famous Americans, from award-

winning authors to critically-acclaimed Southern rockers. Here’s a quick guide

of some of the city’s most notable sons and daughters:

JOHNNY MERCER(1909-1976)Acclaimed lyricist and songwriter,Johnny Mercer has deep family roots in Savannah and is buried atBonaventure Cemetery. From the mid-1930s through the mid-1950s,many of the songs Mercer wrote and performed were among the mostpopular hits of the time, includingclassics like “Moon River,” “JeepersCreepers” and “Days of Wine andRoses.” He wrote the lyrics to morethan 1,500 songs, includingcompositions for popular movies and Broadway shows. A co-founderof Capitol Records, Mercer won fourAcademy Awards and influencedgenerations of popular music.

FLANNERY O’CONNOR(1925-1964)Flannery O’Connor, the author ofthe acclaimed novels Wise Bloodand The Violent Bear It Away as wellas 32 short stories and numerousessays, was born in Savannah in1925 and lived on Lafayette Squareuntil 1938. A pioneering Southerngothic author who often wrote aboutmorally flawed characters, O’Connorremains an important voice inAmerican literature. O’Connor drewinspiration from her childhoodexperiences in Savannah and received the National Book Award for Fiction posthumously in 1972 forThe Collected Stories of FlanneryO'Connor.

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