Tag: What to do near Savannah Georgia
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Five-sided History Lesson
Construction of Fort Pulaski, a massive five-sided fort built to protect the city and port of Savannah, began in 1829. Named for Casimir Pulaski, a Revolutionary War commander, the fort was ranked one of the “most spectacular harbor defense structures” in the United States during the Civil War years. The government rented enslaved people from…
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Tybee Island Challenge
Dating back to 1736, Tybee Island Light Station is Georgia’s oldest and tallest (at 145 feet) lighthouse. Although it’s been rebuilt several times, it has continually guided mariners for over 270 years. Visitors are invited, or perhaps challenged, to climb the 178 circular steps that lead to a 360-degree view from the top platform. “Piece…
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