Have you ever wondered how we feed the animals at the UGA Aquarium? Join us at 2 p.m. on the first and third Friday of the month to find your answer! Spend time exploring our exhibits and observing aquarium staff feeding ambassador animals. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by … Continue reading "Friday Feedings"
The past comes to life with this one night event! Come experience Wormsloe in a way that few get to, hear the stories of colonial life directly from the source, and take part in their festivities! Standard admission required plus $15 program fee Reservation and payment in advance is required. Please arrive at least 10 … Continue reading "Whispers of Wormsloe – Guided Lantern Tour"
We invite you to experience an unforgettable candlelight journey, as the spirits of Andrew and Mary Low and Juliette Gordon Low enchant you with tales from the past. Relive 1860s Christmas traditions with mulled cider and cookie decorating in the courtyard.
Living history performers in period costume will recount stories of how the holidays were celebrated in Savannah during the Civil War years. Experience music, dancing, parlor games and ghost stories.
Step into the holiday season with a profound and immersive evening tour at the Davenport House Museum, presented in partnership with Patt Gunn and Underground Tours featuring her “Saltwata Players” performing freedom and holiday songs. This special program delves into what Christmas would have been like for the enslaved workers who resided in the home … Continue reading "Holiday Traditions and Experiences of the Enslaved Community"
Join us on December 28th at the Beach Institute for a heartfelt celebration of Ujima—collective work and responsibility—as part of our Kwanzaa festivities. This special event will bring together community, culture, and creativity. Event Highlights ✨ Speakers: KTCF Board Members Lillian Grant Baptiste, Master Storyteller, and Michael Porter, sharing insights on the importance of Ujima … Continue reading "Celebrate Ujima at The Beach Institute"
We invite you to experience an unforgettable candlelight journey, as the spirits of Andrew and Mary Low and Juliette Gordon Low enchant you with tales from the past. Relive 1860s Christmas traditions with mulled cider and cookie decorating in the courtyard.
We are excited to announce that Buddy Sullivan will be presenting a three-part historical series about the history of McIntosh County, GA. The events are scheduled for Sundays, January 5, 12, and 19, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Ashantilly Center. Buddy Sullivan Each series will include a slide presentation using images from both private … Continue reading "Buddy Sullivan’s series about the history of Darien and McIntosh County – Part 1"
From Flannery O'Connor's published collection of letters from 1948-1964, The Habit of Being, the FOCCH staff selects novels, plays, short stories, and essays that Flannery read and discussed with her correspondents to read and discuss with you in the parlor of her childhood home. Our winter selection is “The Tailor of Gloucester” written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, … Continue reading "Flannery Reading Club"
Calling all kids, parents, and curious adults! Chatham County students are out of school and we’re inviting you to check out what goes on behind the scenes at the UGA Aquarium. Spend the morning exploring our exhibits before learning what it is like to care for our ambassador animals during tours led by aquarium staff. … Continue reading "School’s Out: Behind-the-Scenes Tour"
