Coastal Heritage Society Showcases Diverse History on Super Museum Sunday

Staff Report From Savannah CEO

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

Where can you learn about three centuries of history in Savannah for free? Visit Coastal Heritage Society’s five sites during Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday on Feb. 7 from 12 pm to 4 pm to discover the diverse historical figures that built the foundation of Georgia’s oldest city.

“Coastal Heritage Society historic sites and museums offer a unique learning opportunity to experience over 300 years of Georgia history in the most memorable way possible--through active participation,” said Emily Beck, Coastal Heritage Society’s Manager of Interpretation. “You can drill with Civil War soldiers, scale a Revolutionary War redoubt, and ride a train around the largest collection of pre-Civil War railroad buildings in America. Super Museum Sunday gives visitors a chance to sample the vast array of activities we offer at our sites, and we hope our visitors get as excited as we do about this special day!”

From interactive exhibits to engaging tours, each of the sites tells a different story. The museums not only educate visitors, but bring the experience alive through offering hands-on, immersive experiences that illustrate the narratives of Savannah’s residents past and present.

Tricentennial Park, the downtown museum complex, is housed in the historic Central of Georgia Railroad facility. The location includes Savannah History Museum, Savannah Children’s Museum and the Georgia State Railroad Museum, all of which are dedicated to education and family fun. Old Fort Jackson is the oldest standing brick fort in Georgia and tells the unique story of Savannah’s military history from 1808 to present day. Pin Point Heritage Museum, located in the moon River district, is a site established to educate on the Gullah/Geechee culture from the voices of those who lived and grew up in this secluded community on the coast.