History

  • SHIPS OF THE SEA MARITIME MUSEUM Savannah

    The Scarborough House: Ships of the Sea

    William Scarborough was an early American from North Carolina, who made his fortune in shipping. He was perhaps best known as the mastermind behind the famous S.S. Savannah, the first steamship to successfully cross the Atlantic.

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  • The Pink House Savannah

    Fine Dining at The Olde Pink House

    The Olde Pink House, on the western side of Reynolds Square, was built in 1771 and is the oldest surviving mansion in all of Savannah. Today, it’s one of the city’s most beloved restaurants, and is also home to a popular bar on its bottom floor.

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  • Tomochichi Remebering

    Oglethorpe & Tomochichi: Savannah’s Bestest Buddies

    James Oglethorpe is the founder of Georgia. A Briton born in Berlin, he made his name as a soldier and eventually became a member of Parliament, where he successfully lobbied for the creation of a 13th colony, foreseen as a buffer to protect the lucrative Carolina colonies from Spanish Florida.

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  • The 24 Squares of Savannah

    The 24 Squares of Savannah

    At the time of its founding in 1733, Savannah was the first North American city planned around public squares. General Oglethorpe’s grand design for his new capital called for four squares to serve as gardens and meeting areas. The western and eastern sides of each square were reserved for public buildings, such as churches and…

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