Jeannie T. Sims
Founder and President1br> At Your Service of the Low Country Inc.
Savannah, Ga.
What are three great off-site venues that reflect Savannah’s rich history?
Founder and President1br> At Your Service of the Low Country Inc.
Savannah, Ga.
What are three great off-site venues that reflect Savannah’s rich history?
- Old Fort Jackson: Located on the Savannah River, this is a very interesting place historically because it was used both during the Civil War and the Revolutionary War. It can be used in a variety of ways and can host groups ranging in size from 75 to 1,000. The staff organizes canon firings, they have costumed soldiers greet visitors, and they can have a balladeer play so guests can dance. To get there, groups usually take the riverboat one way and then come back in a motorcoach or trolley. Cocktails are often served onboard the boat, and dinner takes place at the fort. In the fall, guests can enjoy an oyster roast over a big campfire.
- The Telfair Museum of Art and the Jepson Center for the Arts: The Telfair Museum of Art is the South’s oldest art museum. It dates back to 1886 when the Telfair family opened their home as an art museum and school. The museum includes the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Owens-Thomas House, both National Historic Landmarks. Opened in 2005, the Jepson Center for the Arts is the latest addition to the museum. Both centers make pretty venues and can be used year-round because they offer indoor space.
- Forsyth Park: The 30-acre park was created in the 1840s and was named after Georgia Gov. John Forsyth in 1851. It’s home to the Forsyth Park fountain, dating to 1858, Confederate and Spanish-American War memorials, and the Fragrant Garden for the Blind. This park and other squares in Savannah’s historic district make great outdoor venues where an orchestra can play during receptions. Tents, some even air-conditioned, can be rented.