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Highlights of the
Savannah Adventure
The Savannah River Queen
River
Street
Originally this area was a busy shipping pier where bales of cotton were loaded aboard ships heading north or to Europe. Now it's a charming rustic shopping district with homemade candy, specialty clothing stores, tee- shirt shops, and galleries of fine art. During your visit, time will be allowed for browsing here. You may also enjoy a snack from one of the cafes/restaurants in this area before you board the buses for our first activity. The Waving Girl Savannah's most famous statue, The Waving Girl, is a tribute to the light- housekeeper's sister, Florence Martus. For over 50 years, Florence delighted in welcoming every ship that entered the Port of Savannah. Upon the harbor, captains and their crews could see her standing by the riverbank, waving her kerchief in greeting. Although she died in 1943, her memory and hospitable spirit live on as she beckons travelers to the River Street area. You will see The Waving Girl several times during our visit, since this is one of the points where we off/on-load our buses. Eco Tour
Bonaventure Cemetery
Fort Pulaski This medieval-looking fort dates back to 1829. However, the original structure, which was destroyed by a hurricane, was built in 1804. It took 18 years and 25 million bricks to build what we see here today. This fort is memorable because it represents the end of the fort-type defense tactics that had been used until 1862. It was at that time the Union troops introduced highly accurate riffling, long-range cannons. They set up on Tybee Island near the lighthouse and literally blew the walls away. You'll learn more about this during your visit. Historic District
Marine Biology Classes
African Heritage Tours
Trolley Tours Think of this tour as a review of what you've seen throughout the trip plus some of what you've missed! Everyone experiences a wonderful overview of the entire historic district. Guides provide a witty informative tour that keeps everyone's attention. Past evaluations always give this activity high marks. Ghost Walk We will divide half of the entire group into smaller groups of 15-18 for this activity. Your ghost guide will lead you through a maze of squares to houses that are said to be haunted. Some of the ghost stories associated with these houses are based on historical figures that you'll learn more about during other aspects of your trip. Old Fort Jackson
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We will offload our buses right on the cobblestones of River Street and cross
the pier to the Savannah River Queen. (We may ride on this company's newer
paddle boat the Georgia Queen, but both are essentially the same) As soon as
we board, sub-sandwiches, chips and a drink are served. During our cruise, the
captain will narrate a tour of the Savannah Riverfront and the Port of Georgia
region. This is a wonderful way to view Savannah. The experience lasts about 1
hour 15 minutes. 
Students often rave that this hour and a half boat ride is the
high point of their tour to Savannah! Captain Mike and Captain Walt do a
great job explaining the ecology of the area, almost always provide an up-
close look at one or more pods of dolphin in the river, and allow your group
to handle some of the live crabs or other creatures they might have on board.
You can provide advance or follow-up edcuation through their website (
This 150-year-old cemetery reflects Savannah's
Victorian period. Elaborate grave markers and lush landscapes abound under a
live oak canopy draped in Spanish Moss. The cemetery is the source of a number
of delightful stories and colorful characters since all of the region's
"movers and shakers" are buried here. We'll provide an activity
sheet that will help your students stay focused on the important information
during this activity.
This walking tour of the historic
district provides students with an opportunity to experience the beautiful
people-friendly squares that have become Savannah's trademark.
Each of the 23 squares or small parks has statues or buildings that provide
direct present-day links to our state and country's past. The early history of
Georgia and our nation will come to life as your students explore this unique
area. 
Upon arrival, each busload of students will be split into 2 groups. Then, for
2 hours, they will rotate through two classes. Weather permitting, one is
outside while the other is in the lab. Sue and Melanie are talented teachers
so they provide a lot of information in a way that students will enjoy.
Savannah has perhaps the best resources anywhere for teaching about our
African Heritage. Your guide and teacher will take you to the historic First
African American Church. There, you will see tribal marks on the pews and
holes in the floor used for ventilation as slaves fled captivity during the
Underground Railroad period of our country's past. This tour is still in
production but may include a visit to the Beach Institute, Civil Rights Museum
and other resources.
Another activity that always rates high marks is Old Fort Jackson's "Life
of a Soldier program. Students become recruits, as they assemble
on the parade field and march into Ft. Jackson to the rhythm of a fife and
drum corp. Once inside, the students are grouped and rotated through several
stations that teach about a soldier's life during the Civil War.
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