Historic Storefront
Posted by Admin at 10:05 am
A good old fashioned Savannah history lesson
Posted by Admin at 9:33 am
How about a bit of history and information? Savannah, Georgia’s First City, sits like a jewel just across the broad Savannah River. Historic 18th century garden squares, gourmet restaurants, antique shops and boutiques beckon by day and night. Just a few minutes away, the wide beaches of Tybee Island vie for attention with the world-famous attractions of Hilton Head Island. Savannah. The name conjures images of nights redolent with honeysuckle, warm breezes and the glint of moonlight over the sweeping river and marsh. History, tradition, courtesy and hospitality are at the heart of our Southern culture.
The first to be seduced by this saucy siren was her founder General James Edward Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe and the 120 travelers of the good ship “Anne” landed on a bluff high along the Savannah River in February 1733, Oglethorpe named the Thirteenth and final American colony Georgia, after England’s King George II and Savannah became its first city. Oglethorpe laid the city out in a series of grids that allowed for wide open streets intertwined with shady public squares and parks. Today, the Historic District is a 2.5 mile walking district full of bistros, quaint shops, green squares and grand architecture. General Oglethorpe’s vision of southern hospitality and a genteel way of life is still alive in the faces of those who call Savannah home. Keep Reading…
The Savannah Waterfront Association is happy to welcome you to the new River Street Savannah website.
Posted by Admin at 9:27 am
On March 1, 2010 the new information hub for The Savannah Waterfront opened. www.riverstreetsavannah.com has had a full makeover. We hope that you enjoy as well as interact with us through this website. We want your feedback on blog posts, share your stories, videos, and pictures. Keep Reading…
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