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Savannah Area GuideSavannah is one of the most highly regarded and transcendently beautiful cities in the nation. Known for being dramatically scenic and demurely polite, this Southern jewel is home to a thriving arts scene, sensational architecture, rapturous culture, and palatable history. Savannah was named America’s Most Mannerly City by The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette, one of the top ten arts destinations several years in a row by American Style Magazine, Best Southern City by Southern Living Magazine, and one of America’s prettiest town by Forbes Magazine.
History Savannah, Georgia was founded in 1733 by General James Oglethorpe and the other one-hundred-twenty passengers of the good ship “Anne” after they landed their modest steam boat on a bluff along the Savannah River in February. Oglethorpe named the 13th colony “Georgia” to honor King George II, and the majestic oak canopied Savannah became the colony’s first city. These original settlers befriended the local Yamacraw Indian tribe, and therefore enjoyed a period of peace atypical of the British colonial period. Savannah is widely regarded as the first planned city, and was renowned for its wide intertwining roads, shady public squares, and scenic open parks. Peter Gordon was commissioned to compose the meticulous city plans, which consisted of a perfect grid for individual colonial lots while leaving room for public buildings. Twenty-two of Savannah’s original twenty-four squares exist to this day! Savannah’s original charter protected freedoms while instilling an ethic of respect and tolerance, forbidding both lawyers and slavery while allowing freedom of worship and expression. During the American Revolution, Savannah was held by Britain. French and American brigades assaulted the city to no avail in 1779, but eventually the colony was freed in 1782. Following the revolution, Savannah flourished agriculturally and became established with great wealth. After the invention of the cotton gin outside Savannah, it became one of the most affluent trading ports in the world. During the civil war, Savannah was blockaded so severely that its economy crumbled. It was eventually captured by Union Forces during General William Tecumseh Sherman’s “March to the Sea” in 1864. During this campaign, Sherman burned nearly everything in his path to the ground, including the city of Atlanta. Upon witnessing the beauty of Savannah, however, Sherman is reported to have been so impressed that he refused to destroy it. He famously wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln on December 22, 1864, offering the city as a Christmas present. After the Civil War, Savannah endured a period of reconstruction. Eventually, at the turn of the Century, industries such as resin export, lumber, and cotton replenished the Georgian economy. At present, Savannah is famous for its architecture and cultural depth. Awnings of mighty oak draped in Spanish moss hint at the rich aesthetic charm and genteel citizenry found in one of the South’s most historic and beautiful cities. Parks and Recreation The oak peppered streets of Savannah give way to excellent recreational areas and facilities offering opportunities to savor Georgia’s natural splendor. Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department Lake Mayer L Scott Stell Community Parks Tom Triplett Community Parks Attractions Savannah was rightly named one of the top ten American travel destinations by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, one of the top fifty American Romantic getaways by Travel and Leisure Magazine, and one of the top US tours by tripadvisor.com! Savannah Visit Savannah Historic District Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens Savannah History Museum Telfair Museum of Art Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum Ships of the Maritime Museum Events http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar http://eventful.com/savannah/events
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