Georgia Trust 2016 Fall Ramble Set for Savannah, Oct. 7th-9th

Staff Report From Savannah CEO

Friday, August 12th, 2016

The rich history and architecture of Savannah, Georgia’s first city, will be showcased during The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Fall Ramble in Savannah, Oct. 7-9.

History enthusiasts will be charmed by Savannah’s early streetcar suburbs, its beloved downtown, and the lowcountry of the Moon River District. On Friday, ‘ramblers’ will have the opportunity to explore the grand Colonial Revival and Craftsman homes of Ardsley Park, the palmetto-lined pedestrian mall of Chatham Crescent and the midcentury gems of Kensington Park. Guests will spend Saturday enjoying private residences, recently-completed preservation projects, up-and-coming renovations and a sampling of the Savannah College of Art and Design’s buildings in Savannah’s Historic Landmark District. On Sunday, guests will wrap up the Ramble weekend by discovering historic waterfront homes on Isle of Hope and learning about the historic Gullah Geechee community in Pin Point.

The Ramble also includes special dining experiences held at historic sites throughout the weekend. On Friday night, ‘ramblers’ will enjoy cocktails and dinner amidst historic locomotives at Georgia State Railroad Museum’s Roundhouse. Saturday morning, breakfast will take place at the grand Lucas Theatre downtown, where some of Savannah’s most eminent authorities on the city’s architecture and preservation will give a brief historical orientation. Saturday night, guests will enjoy a traditional lowcountry boil amongst the moss-covered live oaks at Mary and Howard Morrison’s Lebanon Plantation, the 2016 recipient of The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Excellence in Stewardship Award. Before heading off to the Moon River District on Sunday, Ramblers will partake in a coastal brunch along the banks of Moon River and explore the grounds of historic Bethesda Academy.

A wide variety of registration options are available. Whether you plan on touring for one day or spending the weekend, there’s something for everyone as we explore Savannah. To view the complete itinerary or purchase tickets, visit www.GeorgiaTrust.org.