James Habersham Jr. began the construction of his mansion in 1771, but didn’t finish it until 1789. While it is common even today to experience delays in construction for a new home, James experienced more than the usual homeowner woes. Besides experiencing family turmoil with a parental unit, something about this mansion appealed to the [...]
16 May
Meet Savannah’s newest craft brewer, Southbound Brewing Company. By bringing the American beer revolution to Savannah’s back door, Southbound hopes to cater to the tastes of the South by tantalizing taste buds and keeping things interesting! Currently, they are working with City of Savannah officials on permitting and details to be able to offer tours [...]
14 May
09 May
Francis Grimball House from 1879 designed by Henry Brigham. Photographed in 1968 and 2010. The older photo is from Historic Savannah (Survey Book) First Edition by Historic Savannah Foundation. In 1968, this house was ranked as “Notable” on a scale of Notable, Excellent, or Exceptional. The Historic Savannah Foundation’s Preservation Festival continues through May. Visit [...]
02 May
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil or “The Book” as locals refer to it was released into theaters in November of 1997. This panoramic tale of Savannah’s eccentricities focuses on a murder and the subsequent trial of Jim Williams: self made man, art collector, antiques dealer, bon vivant and semi-closeted homosexual. John [...]
25 Apr
The legendary Hotel Tybee was originally built more than 123 years ago in 1889 in the same location that the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort occupies today. That hotel in Tybee Island, Georgia was acclaimed as the “Finest resort between Atlantic City and Miami on the Atlantic Coast.” Tybee Island was a mostly undeveloped tropical island situated [...]
22 Apr
19 Apr
By Amy Brock and Megan White, Visit Savannah Break out that fabulous outfit you’ve been saving for a special occasion and your favorite strappy heels; Savannah Fashion Week (SFW) is here! SFW is a collection of independent retailers promoting fashion and beauty within the Savannah area. A special series of events, themed Southern Shimmer, will [...]
18 Apr
It is said that Chatham Artillery Punch possesses a kick greater than the two brass cannons presented the Chatham Artillery by George Washington. It was first devised in the 1850s to honor a rival military organization, the Republican Blues. The original recipe was brewed in ice-filled horse buckets into which were placed sugar, lemon and [...]
10 Apr
Brown Dog Market, part of Savannah Plush will host its first full show beginning this Friday, April 12th at Cohen’s Retreat Visitors will be transported to another time where two worlds come together in a visual mix of colorful exoticism with traditional bones. The art show will open with 11 exquisitely furnished and decorated rooms [...]
23 May