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A Day to Be Irish
The countdown begins every year on March 18, for the next St. Patrick's Day to hurry up and come again. People begin putting time in for vacation at their places of employment, students begin planning their spring...
The countdown begins every year on March 18, for the next St. Patrick's Day to hurry up and come again. People begin putting time in for vacation at their places of employment, students begin planning their spring break early, and moms and dads from all over begin looking for a sitter, or in some cases, a weekend stay with the grandparents.
Why?
Because St. Patrick's Day is a day to be Irish, a day to wear any shade of green, a day to tell old folk tales about Leprechauns and rainbows that lead to gold, and a day to follow Irish tradition. Whether Irish or not, everyone enjoys a day of the privilege to wear the colors orange, green, and white with pride.
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Past Articles
January 16 2012
Wright Square was one of the first squares in Savannah, what was it’s primary purpose?
January 9 2012
Approximately a ton of this product shipped to England that was exported from Savannah in the 1760s?
December 26 2011
What’s the largest snowfall Savannah has received on record?
December 5 2011
Which hotel features decorations from the original building?
Which hotel features decorations from the original building?
November 21 2011
Georgia State Industrial College, founded in 1891, is known as what today?
Georgia State Industrial College, founded in 1891, is known as what today?
October 31 2011
Which canal was dredged in the 1830s?
Which canal was dredged in the 1830s to connect the Savannah and Altamaha Rivers?
October 24 2011
The cornerstone of what was laid in 1799?
The cornerstone of what was laid in 1799 at Solomon's Lodge?
October 17 2011
Who had a steam driven sailing ship called the S.S. Savannah?
Who had a steam driven sailing ship called the S.S. Savannah?
October 12 2011
Who bought his freedom from his master?
Who bought his freedom from his master and later went on to become a minister at First African Baptist Church?
October 5 2011
Which of the following houses that William Jay designed is now known as the Owens-Thomas house?
Which of the following houses that William Jay designed is now known as the Owens-Thomas house?
September 19 2011
In 1740, The Georgia Trustees granted George Whitefield 500 acres to establish what?
In 1740, The Georgia Trustees granted George Whitefield 500 acres to establish what?
September 13 2011
Which plantation was awarded to General Nathanael Greene?
Which plantation was awarded to General Nathanael Greene at the end of the Seige of Savannah?
September 6 2011
Where is the Siege of Savannah now memorialized?
Where is the Siege of Savannah now memorialized?
August 30 2011
Which square features the Wormsloe Fountain?
Which of Savannah's squares now features the Wormsloe Fountain?
August 8 2011
Where did Savannah’s famous Bird Girl Statue get moved to?
Where did Savannah's famous Bird Girl Statue featured on the cover of the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil get moved to?
July 25 2011
Who was in charge of the colonial forces that encountered the British?
Who was in charge of the colonial forces that encountered the British in Savannah December 1778?
July 12 2011
A collection of pottery & artifacts were taken from which area?
A collection of pottery and artifacts that are now housed at the University of Georgia in Athens were taken from which area in Savannah?
July 5 2011
Which Savannah garden grew the original peach trees that later became a major crop for Georgia?
Oglethorpe started an experimental garden which grew the original peach trees that later became a major crop for Georgia. What was it called?
June 27 2011
Who was the first colonist to settle 500 acres?
Who was the first colonist to settle 500 acres in Savannah, Georgia, which later became the Wormsloe Plantation?
June 20 2011
Robert Castell, Debtors Prisoner
Robert Castell, a friend of Savannah-founder Oglethorpe's, was imprisoned when he committed what crime?
June 13 2011
Tomochichi, Chief of the Savannah River
Tomochichi, who was the Chief of the Savannah River area and later signed the Treaty of Friendship with Oglethorpe, belonged to which Native American tribe?
May 10 2011
Which Savannah event did not happen in May?
Remembered in Savannah history, all of these events happened in the month of May except....
March 14 2011
Birthplace of Saint Patrick
Remembered for his Irish legacy, Saint Patrick was actually born where?
March 14 2011
Saint Patrick’s Birth Name
Saint Patrick was given which name at the time of his birth?
March 14 2011
St. Patrick’s Day | Ireland’s National Holiday
Which year was St. Patrick's Day deemed Ireland's National holiday?
March 7 2011
Savannah | One of the Longest-Running St. Patrick’s Day Parades
The first, annual St. Patrick's Day Parade tradition began in New York in the year _____; it was not until _____ that Savannah began their St. Patrick's Day Parade tradition.
February 28 2011
The Color of St. Patrick’s Day
Today, we recognize green as the symbolic color of St. Patrick's Day. Has green always been the holiday color?
February 22 2011
First U.S. President to Visit the City of Savannah
In Honor of Presidents' Day: The city of Savannah had it's first Presidential visit from which United States President...
February 16 2011
A Sweet Tale of Love
A classic, Savannah romance, starring the first President of Georgia Railroad (Willie), and the President of Colonial Dames (Nellie), took place in which historic, downtown home?
February 11 2011
The 2011 Georgia Day Parade
Did you celebrate Georgia's birthday at the Georgia Day Parade?
February 7 2011
Eli Whitney: More than just an Innovator.
In 1793, Eli Whitney tutored which one of Savannah's prominent families?
February 3 2011
The Traveling Black History Museum
The 22nd Annual Black Heritage Festival presents the Traveling Black History Museum, yesterday at Savannah Technical College.
January 31 2011
The Founder of the First African Baptist Church
The First African Baptist Church of Savannah was led to official recognition in 1788 by...
January 24 2011
Replicas of the famous, Forsyth Park Fountain exist!
Two other replicas of our Forsyth Park Fountain exist and are located in various parts of the world. Do you know where?
January 17 2011
Name the Three Delegates sent from Georgia to Sign the Declaration of Independence
In 1776, Georgia sent three delegates, from Savannah, to sign the Declaration of Independence. Can you identify these three gentlemen?
January 11 2011
Become a Junior Civil War Historian
Learn now how you or member of your family can become a Junior Civil War Historian in 2011.
January 11 2011
Savannah is proud to be the first in many things…
Can you identify which one of these accomplishments that Savannah was NOT first at achieving?
January 4 2011
The Name of the First Born in the New Colony
In 1733, when settling in the new colony, a baby was born. Can you identify the name of the first born baby in Savannah?
December 28 2010
Historically, which of Savannah’s squares was known to host a massive New Year’s Eve bonfire?
Do you know which of the Savannah squares was known for hosting a massive New Year's Eve bonfire?
December 10 2010
Savannah’s 24 Squares
Did you know that the city of Savannah, Georgia was built around four open squares and was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia? Well, now you do!
December 6 2010
The city of Savannah was a Christmas gift to whom?
Once in history, ________ gave the city of Savannah, Georgia to ________ as a Christmas gift. Can you guess which two historic figures were giving and receiving?
November 29 2010
A Christmas Carol Inspired in Savannah?
One of these classic, Christmas carols was written in Savannah, Georgia. Can you guess which one?
November 17 2010
America’s Most Haunted City
According to The American Institute of Parapsychology, Savannah has been coined as, "America's Most Haunted City."
September 3 2010
Black Heritage Festival and Behind the Veil
It seems that last weekend wasn't the only weekend for love in the air. This weekend is full of fantastic bridal and wedding shows! There is also cultural love and support shown during the kick off of the annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival. Take a look as we give you this weekend's at a glance! What are YOU doing this weekend? Comment on this blog entry and let us know!
September 3 2010
Super Museum Sunday
Forget the Super Bowl, it's time for Super Museum Sunday! So, call me a nerd, but I'm way more excited about going to the Juliette Gordon-Low birthplace on February 7th than watching the Saints play the Colts. I am a complete geek. I know this. But, really folks? I've lived in Savannah for seven years and I still haven't gotten a chance to see all the great historic homes and beautiful museums that Savannah has to offer. The prospect of finally seeing the garden at the Harper Fowlkes House (site of many night shots from Robert Redford's The Conspirator) is thrilling to me. But what is Super Museum Sunday, you ask?
September 3 2010
Enjoy Each Day to the Fullest in Savannah
Very rarely do we get to spend an entire day just enjoying life. Whether school, work, kids, extracurricular activities—there's always something preventing us from taking that time to kick back and relax. One thing I have always enjoyed about Savannah is its ability to defy this lack of enjoying life. Even with work, school and other priorities, Savannah has a way of pulling you, local and tourist alike, in with its hospitality and charm, beckoning you to just enjoy yourself.
September 3 2010
History meets Hollywood at Fort Pulaski This Fall
Okay, if you aren’t following us on Twitter or Facebook, you need to—why? Because yesterday our followers got live updates of my awesome trip to Fort Pulaski! (Don't forget to check out my previous article on Fort Pulaski here.) I had a great time—I saw The Conspirator being filmed, the weather was gorgeous, Fort Pulaski was fascinating and I stood ten feet away from Robert Redford right before I left. (Just in case you were wondering, he's still handsome.) Best day ever!
September 3 2010
Fort Pulaski National Monument
I'm headed to Fort Pulaski! To prepare for the trip, I've done a little research and decided to share it with y'all! Use it to plan your own trip sometime soon! Check out the history, hours of operation and trivia I've scrounged up for your convenience--and when you go, let us know how your trip went! Or, if you've been, let us know what you thought!
