Environmental Education: Using Art for Science
July 29, 2026 – One great way to help students understand the importance of outdoor education is by making easy D.I.Y. Nature journals.
NOW OPEN: Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution
July 3, 2026 – Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution is now open at Savannah History Museum!
STEAM Studio: Sunography Painting
May 25, 2026 – With school out and the summer heat making its way to Savannah, Georgia, we encourage intentionality in creating safe and creative play.
Sir James Wright: The Last Royal Governor of Georgia
April 13, 2026 – On the morning of February 11, 1776, in Savannah, the third and last Royal Governor of Georgia, Sir James Wright, escaped from house arrest under the cover of darkness. He fled to HMS Scarborough, the flagship of the small British fleet harbored off of Tybee Island. A month later, he would initiate what became called the Battle of the Rice Boats, the first of three Revolutionary War Battles to take place in the city. But what led to this?
On This Day: Battle of the Rice Boats Continues
March 3, 2026 – By 4:00 in the morning, the British forces had crossed Hutchinson Island and boarded the rice boats docked there. Colonel McIntosh had mistaken Captain Barkley’s intended plan.
On This Day: Battle of the Rice Boats Begins
March 2, 2026 – Explore how the Battle of the Rice Boats, fought right along the Savannah River, marked one of Georgia’s first major Revolutionary War actions and helped push the colony toward independence.
The Consent of the Governed: George Walton
December 18, 2025 – We are taking a look back at the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia, and one of the youngest signers in the entire country, George Walton.
“What a Wonderful Revolution!” The Life and Impact of Susie King Taylor
October 16, 2025 – Susie King Taylor paved the way for Black women in healthcare and advocated for their voices to be heard.
On This Day: Death of James Habersham
August 28, 2025 – In Savannah, we’ve all driven down Habersham Street, walked past Habersham Hall, maybe even visited Habersham County. But do we all know the man who lent his name to so many places in the Lowcountry?
The Liberty Boys in Minutes
August 13, 2025 – Georgia’s feelings toward the revolution is a nuanced topic. While many supported the talks of revolution, many more were hesitant to join as they gained much from British protection.
