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Hilton Head South
Carolina
Hilton Head Island is
a world class resort community located on the South Carolina coast
between Savannah and Charleston.
Charleston South Carolina
Consider a day trip to Charleston -- just 90 minutes from
Savannah
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon National Park features incredible scenery.
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Discover Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. We think you will agree our city, with it's town squares, monuments, soaring oak trees, and natural charm, is an excellent place to visit or to move to permantly.
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Savannah: In The Beginning
James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the Colony of Georgia, was born in London, England on December 22, 1696. Learn more about the founder of Savannah and the State of Georgia.
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The Tybee Island Lighthouse: 200 Years of History
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| Tybee Lighthouse at Dusk |
Tybee's historical credentials go way back to the original Georgia colony of the 1730's. Tybee Island stands at the mouth of the Savannah River, and in 1736 a 90 ft. wooden tower was built to aid navigation in the area. The tower was the tallest structure of its kind in America at the time. After it was washed away in a storm in 1741, work on a replacement began immediately, with a wood and stone tower completed the following year. This second tower met the same fate as the first, so was replaced by a third in 1773--a 100 foot brick tower with a wooden interior staircase. First lit by candles with reflectors, followed by 16 whale oil lamps, the octagonal tower eventually was fitted with an eight foot tall second-order fresnel lens in 1857. In 1933 the light was converted to electricity, and after 1947 there were no longer keepers on the site.
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Learn how Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of America in Savannah
The life of Juliette Gordon Low is the story of a woman who outgrew the tormenting superficialities of upper-class society to accomplish a major service to people of all classes and races: the founding of the Girl Scouts.
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Juliette Gordon Low of Savannah, Georgia is one of the most Noted Women in US History
The scouting movement owes its success to many historical figures, one of the foremost of which is Juliette Gordon Low, who founded the Girl Scouts of America in 1912. Her vision, benevolence and fortitude has enabled thousands of girls to grow up into fine upstanding citizens in the last fourscore and seven years.
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Meet James Edward Oglethorpe
James Edward Oglethorpe (1698-1785) is considered the father of Historic Savannah, Georgia. In fact, the State of Georgia considers General Oglethorpe it's founding father, as well.
Today Savannah's downtown district is a National Historic Landmark and is considered one of America's Most Beautiful Cities
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Timeline of Girl Scout History
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Where Did The Name Georgia Come From?
Learn about the history of the State of Georgia, one of the original 13 colonies.
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Georgia Historical Society Ensures Future for Georgia's Past
Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1839, the Georgia Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the historical society for the people of Georgia.
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Savannah: A National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States.
In 1966, Savannah's Historic District was designated a National Historic Landmark by the US Interior Department.
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The Hyatt Regency Savannah Hotel
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One of Savannah's largest hotels, The Hyatt Regency sits on Savannah's waterfront. View of River Street and Savannah International Trade Center are visible from rooms on the north side of the hotel. Within walking distance of nightlife, entertainment, shopping, and fine dining.
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See Where Parts of Forest Gump Were Filmed in Savannah
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| Chippewa Sqaure in Savannah is named for a famous battle fought against Britian during the War of 1812. |
Chippewa Square is one of Savannah's many famous picturesque squares. It was laid out in 1815 and soon became the social hotspot. It's is named for a famous battle fought during the War of 1812 with Great Britian. The square features a large monument to General James Edward Oglethorpe. Parts of the movie Forest Gump were filmed here in 1994.
22 of Savannah's original 24 squares remain today as a living legacy of the plan set forth by General James Edward Oglethorpe to build a colony around town squares where citizens would gather for social and civic events.
Let us take you on a tour of all of the Savannah squares. There's lots of interesting history, beautiful scenery and historical monuments to see. So, what are you waiting for? Let's go....
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