Tag: Learn and Grow
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Hostess City History: The Kehoe House
Located on Habersham Street at Columbia Square sits an architectural marvel dating back to the Victorian era. This marvel is the Kehoe House, which operates today as an opulent B&B, complete with 13 luxurious guest rooms and several balconies. The Kehoe House was originally constructed in 1892 by William Kehoe, a successful iron foundry owner.…
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¡Qué bueno!: It’s Learn a Foreign Language Month
December is the heart of the holiday season, but that’s not all. A little known fact, December also happens to be Learn a Foreign Language Month. This winter month is a special opportunity to celebrate linguistic diversity. It’s also an invitation to start learning a new language. Though learning a foreign language is no easy…
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Hostess City History: The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
At 222 E Harris St. in Lafayette Square sits the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Sizable and strikingly beautiful with spires reaching up toward the heavens, the Cathedral is a marvel of French Gothic architecture. It was originally erected in 1876 by American architect Ephraim Francis Baldwin. The congregation predates the Cathedral, dating…
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Hostess City History: Savannah Cotton Exchange
At 100 East Bay Street, you’ll find a stunning red edifice that bears the words Savannah Cotton Exchange on its terra cotta facade. Originally erected in 1887, the Savannah Cotton Exchange was once the epicenter of economic activity in Savannah, back when cotton was king. At the time, the Hostess City was ranked first as…
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It’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
ICYDK, October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. It was first celebrated in 1981 and continues today as an effort to help millions of animals in shelters find loving forever homes. Dogs are affectionate, loyal, and energetic, and for many, they’re the perfect addition to the family. If you’re a dog lover wanting to introduce…
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Hostess City History: The Olympic Yachting Cauldron
On the River St. waterfront in Morrell Park not far from the Waving Girl, you’ll find the Olympic Yachting Cauldron. Also known as the Olympic Torch Sculpture, the work of art is a monument to Savannah’s role in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. The games were hosted in Atlanta, but the official Olympic yachting events…
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month By Supporting Local Latin Biz
Since 1988, the U.S. has designated Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a special time to recognize and celebrate the myriad contributions of Hispanic Americans to our society and nation. From color TV to CAPTCHA to contraceptives, Latin innovators are responsible for many of the greatest modern inventions that we enjoy…
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Hostess City History: The Waving Girl
Overlooking the Savannah River at River Street’s east end in Morell Park, you’ll find the Waving Girl Statue. Lauded sculptor Felix de Weldon created the statue, which was erected in 1972 to celebrate the life and tradition of Florence Martus. Born to a soldier in 1869 on Cockspur Island, Florence grew up between the lighthouses…
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Learn and Grow
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