Savannah, Georgia is a beautiful, historic southern city, with much charm and many stories to tell. There are almost 250 years of such stories. After living here 9 years, I still appreciate how much Savannah has to offer. Let me share with you some of my favorites:
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Even in the extreme heat of our summers crape myrtle trees add to the beauty.
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We have 2 art museums: The Telfair, which has been a museum for over 100 years.
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And the Jepson Art Museum, opened in 2006, which houses modern exhibits.
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Some of the many, many beautiful houses in the historic district.
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Many antebellum homes (pre Civil War) survive.
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Forsyth Park.
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The iconic fountain in Forsyth Park.
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Monterey Square.
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The fragrance garden.
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The original Armstrong University, now located near me on the South Side.
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The World War II Memorial is only a few years old, located on River Street, the money raised from private subscriptions.
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River Street, now a popular tourist spot, was originally warehouses for cotton.
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The Convention Center, across the Savannah River on Hutchinson Island.
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The Westin, on Hutchinson Island, and the free ferry.
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There is a wonderful river walk, along the Savannah River on River Street.
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The "new" Talmidge Bridge, leading to South Carolina, and the beginnings of the port beyond it. Savannah is the 4th busiest port in the U.S.
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A new sculpture on River Street.
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Factor's Walk, on Bay Street, at the top of the bluff above River Street.
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The original City Hall on Bay Street.
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Broughton Street is a busy, shopping street in the historic district.
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You must have ice cream at Leopold's when you visit Savannah.
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There are many churches in the historic district.
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Wright Square.
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Gordon Memorial.
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Tomo Chi-Chi's Memorial. He was the Indian who befriended General Oglethorpe back in the 1730's. General Oglethorpes good relationship with the natives helped the colony to thrive.
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Looking south on Bull Street.
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Johnson Square.
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Ellis Square has been reclaimed - it was a dilapidated parking garage until just a few years ago.
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Johnny Mercer welcomes all to Ellis Square. Savannah was his home town.
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City Market is now a pleasant pedestrianized area full of restaurants and shops, but it was the main market for this part of town originally.
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African Baptist Church dates back to the 1850's. It was built by slaves, who were free to do other work after they finished their piece work on the rice plantations. Slavery was different in Savannah than in other places, because of the nature of work on the rice plantations.
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Haitian Memorial. Henri Christophe came to help with the American Revolution in the Battle of Savannah in 1779. He went on to help free Haiti and become it's king. Haiti was the second country in the western hemisphere to overthrow British oppression.
