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03/17/2026

St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah – A Tradition Like No Other! ☘️💚Savannah isn’t just home to one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country—it’s a city that transforms into a sea of green, celebrating its deep Irish heritage with unmatched Southern charm. From the fountains flowing emerald to the lively music and revelry in the streets, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!Did you know? Savannah’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in 1824, making this a nearly 200-year-old tradition. Today, the city welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to join in the festivities, honor Irish culture, and experience the spirit of Savannah at its finest.If you’re visiting for the holiday, take some time to explore the city’s rich history beyond the celebrations. Savannah’s Irish roots run deep, and the stories of its past are just waiting to be told. Sláinte! See you in Savannah! ☘️

03/10/2026

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The fountain is green at Forsyth Park! Happy St Patrick's Day season!! 💚💚💚☘️☘️☘️💚💚💚

02/01/2026

Savannah’s first snowfall in 2026
A rare and magical winter wonderland at the Andrew Low House Museum❄️

01/19/2026

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

With the threat of secession hanging over the country after Abraham Lincoln’s election, Alexander Stephens, who had known Lincoln from his days in Congress, addressed the Georgia General Assembly on this day in 1860. Stephens had been a dominant force in Georgia politics for half a century and told the legislature secession was premature. He staunchly defended slavery, but adamantly opposed secession. He argued that Lincoln’s constitutional and peaceful election alone didn’t justify breaking up the Union, and told his fellow Georgians, “I am for exhausting all that patriotism demands before taking the last step.” When Georgia seceded in January 1861, Stephens had deep misgivings but was elected Jefferson Davis’s Confederate vice president, in part because of his political moderation. Learn more about Alexander Stephens and Today in Georgia History at https://www.todayingeorgiahistory.org/.

Pictured: Image from the GHS Collection.

11/19/2025

Strong handwriting skills start with consistent, guided practice! GHS now offers Decoding Histories cursive practice sheets featuring exercises for uppercase and lowercase letter formation. Created as part of the Community Archives Initiative, these printable worksheets help learners develop the cursive skills needed to read and engage with handwritten historical materials.

They’re easy to incorporate into classroom instruction, at-home learning, or warm-up activities and provide a clear, accessible resource for supporting handwriting development.

Download the cursive practice sheets here: www.georgiahistory.com/community-archives-initiative