The Georgia
Historical Society Research Library and Archives will be open from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
Take your family back in time to the site of one of the earliest and most beautiful colonial-era plantations of the Georgia coast. This popular annual living-history event features costumed re-enactors and vendors offering students and adults a taste of the excitement and adversity of life for the first settlers of colonial Georgia. Highlights of this weekend-long event include cannon and musket firing; blacksmithing, craft, and cooking demonstrations; Native American and slave life interpretations; and period music and dance. An hourly schedule of events will be available upon arrival at Wormsloe. Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by: 
Additional support provided by: Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Georgia
(click here for this year's museum list, or contact individual sites of interest)
Georgians and visitors alike experience our area’s rich history and cultural life as historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other points of interest in Savannah and coastal Georgia open their doors to the public, providing an exceptional opportunity to experience the history in our own backyard. From Statesboro to Darien, over 40 cultural institutions throughout coastal Georgia participate in this popular annual GHS family event.
Sponsored by: 
Additional support provided by: Savannah Morning News
Come cheer on the teams for the second annual colonial cricket tournament for Chatham County elementary schools! Local teams are introduced to the Georgia Colony’s favorite sport during this fun and educational experience the day before the annual Georgia Day Parade. Team registration is open to all Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools.
Sponsored by: 
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Georgia Day begins with a coffee for dignitaries, sponsors, and special guests. The event features greetings from dignitaries, introductions of historical characters, and a continental breakfast. The Georgia Day Dignitaries' Coffee will also feature the unveiling of new plaques honoring the creators of named endowment funds at the Georgia Historical Society. Attendees are invited to join the Georgia Day Parade, which begins at the conclusion of the Coffee just steps away from the Georgia Historical Society at the north end of Forsyth Park.
The Library and Archives will be closed this day for Georgia History Festival events.
Sponsored by: 
Books for schools sponsored by: 
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street from Forsyth Park to City Hall, Savannah
Thousands of costumed local elementary school children march behind
their hand-made banners in commemoration of Georgia’s founding in
1733. A colorful parade of students, musicians, local dignitaries, and
costumed characters is preceded by a military color guard and marching
band. Beginning at Forsyth Park and continuing around all five squares
of Bull Street, the procession culminates with a program in front of
City Hall, where the mayor and other officials bring greetings and
present awards for the annual Banner Competition. Free and open to the public.
The Library and Archives will be closed this day for Georgia History Festival events.
Sponsored by: 
The Georgia
Historical Society Research Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society’s premiere annual fund-raising event and the exciting finale of the Georgia History Festival
is the annual Trustees Gala. Each year, this elegant and
much-anticipated event draws Georgia’s top business and civic leaders to
honor and pay tribute to the best our state has produced.
This year, GHS’s two-week commemoration of Georgia history—with an emphasis on the life and legacy of Festival Honoree Juliette Gordon Low, Savannah native and founder of the Girl Scouts of America—culminates in a lavish
banquet with the theme “Savannah Sol.” Guests will enter the Latin-inspired ballroom to an evening of
elegantly-appointed dining and entertainment, featuring the live music of Hot Sun Quartet.
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Hot Sun Quartet |
The highlight of the Gala is the induction by the Governor of the year’s
Georgia Trustees, two citizens of Georgia who exemplify a lifetime of
excellence in their work and philanthropic accomplishment. The 2012
Trustees, philanthropist and real estate developer Thomas Cousins and former U.N. Ambassador and Civil Rights leader Andrew Young , will be in attendance to receive their awards. Following the
presentations, the new Trustees will engage in a moderated conversation,
featuring questions on topics ranging from business to philanthropy to
history and life philosophies.
The Georgia Trustees
In conjunction with the Governor’s Office, the Georgia Historical Society reconstituted the Georgia Trustees as a way of recognizing Georgians whose accomplishments and community service reflect the highest ideals of the founding body of Trustees. The original Georgia Trustees, a governing body chartered and appointed by His Majesty King George II of England in 1732 to establish a new colony in North America, founded the Georgia colony upon the principle of Non Sibi, Sed Aliis, “Not for Self but for Others.” They established and governed the colony with this vision until their disbandment in 1752, after which Georgia became a royal colony. Reestablished in 2009, the Governor will make an annual appointment of new Trustees whose history-making accomplishments and service reflect the original Trustees’ ideals.
Raffle sponsored by: 
The Georgia
Historical Society Research Library and Archives will be open from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The National Park Service commemorates the 1736 founding of Frederica. Living history activities including historic weapons demonstrations, 18th century trades and crafts will bring the history of this British fort and town to life.
General James E. Oglethorpe, and the Garrison of Fort King George would like to invite members of the public to a quaint colonial dinner in the enlisted soldiers barracks. Evening entertainment will feature the arrival of General Oglethorpe, musket & cannon firings, as well as interaction between the fort officers, soldiers, and dinner guests. Come share time with the founder of the colony of Georgia!
$35 per person for the dinner. Reservations required. Contact Fort King George for more information. 912.437.4770.
The Georgia Historical Society Adminstrative offices and Library and Archives will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observation of President's Day. Office hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21st. The Library and Archives will re-open on Wednesday, February 22nd at noon.
The Georgia
Historical Society Research Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia
Historical Society Research Library and Archives will be open from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia
Historical Society Research Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Library and Archives will be closed on Saturday, March 17th in observation of St. Patrick's Day. Research services will resume on Wednesday March 21st.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
invite you to attend
The 173rd Annual Membership Meeting
& Garden Party
April 12, 2012
Savannah
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More details to come.
2:00 P.M.
Hodgson Hall
Savannah, GA
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Adminstrative offices and Library and Archives will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observation of Memorial Day. Office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29th. The Library and Archives will re-open on Wednesday, May 30th at noon.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Research
Library and Archives will be closed.
The Library has Saturday hours on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
The Georgia Historical Society Adminstrative offices and Library and Archives will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observation of Independence Day. All services will resume on Thursday, July 5th.
The Georgia Historical Society Adminstrative offices and Library and Archives will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in observation of Labor Day. Office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 4th. The Library and Archives will re-open Wednesday, September 5th at noon.
The Georgia Historical Society Adminstrative offices and Library and Archives will be closed on Monday, October 8th in observation of Columbus Day. Office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 9th. The Library and Archives will re-open on Wednesday, October 10th at noon.
The Georgia Historical Society Adminstrative offices and Library and Archives will be closed on Monday, November 12th in observation of Veteran's Day. Office hours will resume on Tuesday, November 13th. The Library and Archives will re-open on Wednesday, November 14th at noon.
The Georgia Historical Society Adminstrative offices and Library and Archives will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd in observation of Thanksgiving. Office hours will resume on Monday, November 26th. The Library and Archives will re-open on Wednesday, November 28th at noon.
The Georgia Historical Society Adminstrative offices and Library and Archives will be closed on Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th in observation of Christmas. All services will resume on Wednesday, December 26th.
The Georgia Historical Society Adminstrative offices and Library and Archives will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st in observation of New Year's Day. All services will resume on Wednesday, January 2nd.
Saturday (Family Day) and Sunday, February 2-3, 2013, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wormsloe State Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah
Take your family back in time to the site of one of the earliest and most beautiful colonial-era plantations of the Georgia coast. This popular annual living-history event features costumed re-enactors and vendors offering students and adults a taste of the excitement and adversity of life for the first settlers of colonial Georgia. Highlights of this weekend-long event include cannon and musket firing; blacksmithing, craft, and cooking demonstrations; Native American and slave life interpretations; and period music and dance. An hourly schedule of events will be available upon arrival at Wormsloe. Free and open to the public
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Location and time: TBD
Savannah-area museums
Georgians and visitors alike experience our area’s rich history and
cultural life as historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other
points of interest in Savannah and coastal Georgia open their doors to
the public, providing an exceptional opportunity to experience the
history in our own backyard. From Statesboro to Darien, over 40
cultural institutions throughout coastal Georgia participate in this
popular GHS’s Georgia History Festival annual family event.
Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 9:00 a.m.
Georgia Day begins with a coffee for dignitaries, sponsors, and special guests. The event features greetings from dignitaries, introductions of historical characters, and a continental breakfast. The Georgia Day Dignitaries' Coffee will also feature the unveiling of new plaques honoring the creators of named endowment funds at the Georgia Historical Society. Attendees are invited to join the Georgia Day Parade, which begins at the conclusion of the Coffee just steps away from the Georgia Historical Society at the north end of Forsyth Park.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street from Forsyth Park to City Hall, Savannah
Thousands of costumed local elementary school children march behind
their hand-made banners in commemoration of Georgia’s founding in
1733. A colorful parade of students, musicians, local dignitaries, and
costumed characters is preceded by a military color guard and marching
band. Beginning at Forsyth Park and continuing around all five squares
of Bull Street, the procession culminates with a program in front of
City Hall, where the mayor and other officials bring greetings and
present awards for the annual Banner Competition. Free and open to the public.
invite you to attend
The 174th Annual Membership Meeting
& Garden Party
April 11, 2013
Savannah
~~~
More details to come.
Saturday (Family Day) and Sunday, February 1-2, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wormsloe State Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah
Take your family back in time to the site of one of the earliest and most beautiful colonial-era plantations of the Georgia coast. This popular annual living-history event features costumed re-enactors and vendors offering students and adults a taste of the excitement and adversity of life for the first settlers of colonial Georgia. Highlights of this weekend-long event include cannon and musket firing; blacksmithing, craft, and cooking demonstrations; Native American and slave life interpretations; and period music and dance. An hourly schedule of events will be available upon arrival at Wormsloe. Free and open to the public
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Location and time: TBD
Savannah-area museums
Georgians and visitors alike experience our area’s rich history and
cultural life as historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other
points of interest in Savannah and coastal Georgia open their doors to
the public, providing an exceptional opportunity to experience the
history in our own backyard. From Statesboro to Darien, over 40
cultural institutions throughout coastal Georgia participate in this
popular GHS’s Georgia History Festival annual family event.
Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
Georgia Day begins with a coffee for dignitaries, sponsors, and special guests. The event features greetings from dignitaries, introductions of historical characters, and a continental breakfast. The Georgia Day Dignitaries' Coffee will also feature the unveiling of new plaques honoring the creators of named endowment funds at the Georgia Historical Society. Attendees are invited to join the Georgia Day Parade, which begins at the conclusion of the Coffee just steps away from the Georgia Historical Society at the north end of Forsyth Park.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street from Forsyth Park to City Hall, Savannah
Thousands of costumed local elementary school children march behind
their hand-made banners in commemoration of Georgia’s founding in
1733. A colorful parade of students, musicians, local dignitaries, and
costumed characters is preceded by a military color guard and marching
band. Beginning at Forsyth Park and continuing around all five squares
of Bull Street, the procession culminates with a program in front of
City Hall, where the mayor and other officials bring greetings and
present awards for the annual Banner Competition. Free and open to the public.
invite you to attend
The 175th Annual Membership Meeting
& Garden Party
April 10, 2014
Savannah
~~~
More details to come.
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