Georgia Historical Society

How are travel arrangements being handled?

It is the responsibility of each participant to arrange his/her own travel and accommodations throughout the course of the workshop.  To assist you in your efforts, we have included key information and links to additional online resources that you may find helpful in your travel planning endeavors.

 

What is the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Savannah-Hilton Head International (SAV), located approximately 16 miles outside of Savannah’s Historic Landmark District.

 

What is the best way to get to/from the nearest airport?

There are a myriad of ground transportation options to/from Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport.  Quite possibly the most convenient option would be to take a taxi cab; a one-way cab ride from SAV to Savannah’s Historic Landmark District typically costs $25.  To learn more about ground transportation options click here.  

 

When should I arrive in Savannah to check-in for the Landmarks workshop?

We advise all participants to arrive no later than 2 p.m. on the Sunday of your workshop week to ensure adequate time before the opening session on Sunday evening.  Further details relating to the specific meeting time and location for the opening session will be sent via e-mail to all participants.  

 

When will the final workshop session end so that I may make arrangements to depart Savannah?

The final workshop session will end at 3 p.m. on the Friday of your workshop week.  For those who are making flight arrangements, we recommend that you set your departing flight time for no earlier than 5 p.m. on that day.    

What Are My Options for Housing?

While it is the responsibility of each participant to arrange their preferred housing, we encourage you to stay in the pre-arranged program housing at the Savannah College of Art and Design’s (SCAD) Pulaski House, located less than ½ mile from the Georgia Historical Society’s Hodgson Hall .  Participants interested in staying at Pulaski House will book directly with SCAD’s Conference Department.  Click here for the Housing Registration Form.

If you wish to make alternate housing arrangements, it is recommended that you remain within walking distance of Hodgson Hall (i.e. within Savannah’s Historic Landmark District).  For more information, please visit the Savannah Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

What is the Pulaski House like?

Pulaski House is a historic structure located on Pulaski Square.  The house includes both single floor apartments (for two to three people) and loft-style apartments with spiral staircases (for up to four people); one to two bathrooms per unit; and a common living area with sink, stovetop, microwave, and full-size refrigerator.  The building has a lounge equipped with cable television and DVD player, drink and snack vending machines and coffee maker.  Pulaski House has wireless internet and four Mac computers and a networked printer will be made available to participants in the lobby of the building.  

For those with vehicles, Pulaski Square has metered on-street parking or you may park in one of the SCAD parking lots one block away for free.  Each unit will include two flat sheets, a blanket, a pillow and pillow case, two bath towels, two hand towels and a washcloth.  The price per person will range from $47.50 - $95 nightly, depending on the number of occupants in a room.  

Participants are encouraged to share units with roommate(s) to reduce the cost to each individual and to ensure sufficient housing for all participants.  Participants requesting to be housed without roommate(s) will only be accommodated after participants willing to share a room have all been accommodated and if room availability for a single remains.  For more information on Pulaski House, click here.

Will I have access to a computer and/or internet?

Those with laptops are encouraged to bring them for purposes of conducting research in GHS’s library and archives and to work on your individual research project while outside of structured sessions.  Pulaski House and GHS’s Hodgson Hall are equipped for wireless internet access (as are many local coffee houses).  We have also arranged to have four Mac computers and a networked printer made available to participants in the lobby of Pulaski House.  

What should I expect regarding meals during the workshop?

It is the responsibility of each participant to secure their own meals throughout the workshop. Breakfast and Dinner times have been, for the most part, left unscheduled. Participants will break for lunch between morning and afternoon workshop sessions each day, with the exception of our site visits to Ossabaw and Sapelo Islands. You may choose to purchase meal cards to SCAD’s dining facility at a cost of $21 a day for three meals or opt to dine at any of the many wonderful and affordable restaurants in Savannah.

 

How will lunch be handled during site visits to Ossabaw and Sapelo Islands?

There are no restaurants or grocery stores on Ossabaw Island. Therefore, our landmark site visit to Ossabaw will require us to bring boxed lunches. GHS staff will ask participants to place an order and pay for their boxed lunch selection from a limited menu upon check-in to the workshop. Program staff will arrange pick-up and transportation of all lunches to the Island. If a participant chooses not to place a boxed lunch order, he/she will be expected to secure and transport their own lunch for that day.

 

As a part of the Sapelo Island program, we will enjoy a traditional meal prepared by residents of Hog Hammock’s African-American community. This meal will serve as lunch for this day of the program. As guests of the island, we encourage all to partake of the meal; however we do recognize that some may have dietary restrictions. For those with such restrictions, please note that you will be required to secure and transport your own lunch for this day. Again, there are no grocery stores on the island and very limited alternate food sources (that may or may not be open) during the day of our trip.

What is the participant stipend amount?

Each workshop participant will receive a $500 stipend to assist with housing, meals, and incidental expenses. Receipt of the full stipend is based upon 100% attendance at all required workshop sessions. Those who do not attend all workshop sessions, including opening and closing sessions, will have their stipend prorated based on a daily rate formula. The participant is solely responsible for costs incurred while attending the program and participant stipends are not to be considered as reimbursements of participant expenses. Participant stipends are taxable income.

 

Will I receive a travel supplement?

Travel supplements will be made available on a case-by-case basis, to be allocated to participants based upon a formula devised by GHS and approved by the National Endowment for Humanities. The participant is solely responsible for travel costs incurred while attending the program and travel supplements are not to be considered as reimbursements of travel expenses. Travel supplements are taxable income.

 

When will I receive my stipend and travel supplement?

Stipends and travel supplements will be processed by the Georgia Historical Society and mailed to participants upon the close of each workshop session. Since each workshop is scheduled to end on a Friday afternoon, checks will be mailed to each participant no later than the following Tuesday.

 

Workshop Session End Date	Stipend Check Mailed By Date
July 18, 2008	July 22, 2008
July 25, 2008	July 29, 2008

 

Checks will be mailed to the address given by each participant on his/her completed W-9 Form. Any address changes should be made known to GHS program staff at the start of your workshop session as a new W-9 Form will need to be completed.

What should I bring with me?

In July, temperature and humidity in Savannah are significant considerations. Please pack cool, comfortable, lightweight clothing and good walking shoes. And though it may sound strange, people often wear lightweight long-sleeve shirts and pants when visiting the islands in summer, due to insects. Use your own discretion. Although outdoor temperatures are warm in both the day and the night, it is not unusual for indoor venues to be well air-conditioned; so you may find a lightweight sweater or jacket useful as well. Evening receptions have been planned for participants during the workshop; business casual attire is encouraged for such events. This request notwithstanding, the mantra for summer dress in Savannah is casual.

 

Please also be aware that weather conditions may include fierce sun and occasional heavy rains. Participants are encouraged to pack sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and lightweight rain gear as we will be spending a considerable amount of time outdoors during both walking tours and island excursions. A strong bug repellent (i.e. with DEET) is also highly recommended.

 

Those with laptops are encouraged to bring them for purposes of conducting research in GHS’s library and archives, and to work on your individual research project while outside of structured sessions. Pulaski House and GHS’s Hodgson Hall are equipped for wireless internet access (as are many local coffee houses).

May my family member(s) join me?

While we understand the desire to share your experiences and Savannah with family members, GHS is unable to accommodate family members or guests during the Landmarks for American History and Culture Workshops for Community College Faculty. The National Endowment for the Humanities has clearly stated that only selected workshop participants may attend workshop sessions and activities. Therefore, participants who wish to bring family members with them, please note that family members may not participate in any scheduled workshop sessions or activities, including lectures, landmark site visits, walking tours, as well as opening and closing receptions or optional planned events.

 

Also, alternate living arrangements must be made as we are unable to accommodate family members at Pulaski House. Workshop participants who arrange alternate housing are still welcome to come to Pulaski House common areas to relax, socialize, and to access computers and laundry facilities.