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Hostess Savannah Uncovering the history, hospitality, and haunts of Savannah, GA. Hostess: A Savannah Podcast streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Patreon!

Columbia Square is about to get a new monument!Honoring the magnificent seven women who established the Historic Savanna...
07/12/2025

Columbia Square is about to get a new monument!

Honoring the magnificent seven women who established the Historic Savannah Foundation in 1955, this monument will be unveiled this year to great fanfare! Anna Colquitt Hunter, Katharine Judkins Clark, Elinor Adler Dillard, Lucy Barrow McIntire, Dorothy Ripley Roebling, Nola McEvoy Roos, and Jane Adair Wright had just watched the Metter House and the City Market fall to the wrecking ball, and they knew that the Davenport House was slated to be next. These women banded together to raise the funds needed to purchase the Davenport House and restore her.

This act of preservation acted as a catalyst to saving hundreds of other historic properties throughout the city.

Learn more about in the latest episode of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast!

(Watercolor done by Catharine Varnadoe)

The fountain in Columbia Square originally stood at the historic Wormsloe Plantation and was dedicated to members of the...
07/11/2025

The fountain in Columbia Square originally stood at the historic Wormsloe Plantation and was dedicated to members of the DeRenne family - descendents of Noble Jones who was the founder of Wormsloe back in the 1730s.

Sometimes, the fountain is known as the "rustic fountain" because of the motifs of leaves and vines that are cast into the fountain's design.

I love listening to the bubble of this fountain while I'm in Columbia Square!

Learn more about this fountain on this week's episode of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast!

A love letter to military history, veterans, and active duty service members, owner and curator Gary Webb has shared his...
07/10/2025

A love letter to military history, veterans, and active duty service members, owner and curator Gary Webb has shared his own personal collection of military memorabilia with Savannah at the Webb Military Museum!

Located on York Street, just a short walk from Columbia Square, the offers visitors a glimpse into the past with expertly presented uniforms, weapons, medals, and other artifacts displayed chronologically.

Tickets are just $10, but seniors, children, and veterans get a discount. Active duty military gets free admission!

Learn more about The Webb Military Museum in this week's episode of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast!

I really love the Eastern Wharf area of Savannah. Not only is there a great outdoor space for concerts and gatherings, b...
07/09/2025

I really love the Eastern Wharf area of Savannah. Not only is there a great outdoor space for concerts and gatherings, but there are also some great shops, awesome apartments and condos, the stunning Thompson Hotel, and some wonderful little eateries. One of these eateries is the latest episode's sponsor - Stevedore Bakery!

Stevedore Bakery is located on the lower level of the Thompson Hotel and is a delightful spot to grab breakfast or lunch. They make all their artisan bread from scratch, and you can take whole loaves home! I'm personally a huge fan of their focaccia and the sandwiches they make with it, but literally all of Stevedore's offerings are delicious.

They have partnered with PERC Coffee to offer familiar local flavors that pair perfectly with Stevedore's fresh pastries and sandwiches. They also have ready to go salads and parfaits, too!

Stevedore Bakery is open daily from 7am-3pm.

Thanks to for being another awesome sponsor of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast!

Built in 1820 by master carpenter, Isaiah Davenport, the Davenport House with its flat, symmetrical facade is an excelle...
07/08/2025

Built in 1820 by master carpenter, Isaiah Davenport, the Davenport House with its flat, symmetrical facade is an excellent example of Federalist architecture.

It served as the Davenport family home until Isaiah Davenport died in 1827. Today, it's one of our iconic house museums, fashioned as it would have looked in the 1820s to include a very respectfully done enslaved exhibit in the basement. You can visit for a tour Monday-Friday from 11am to 3:30pm or on Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm.



Learn more about this lovely home on this week's episode of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast!

Looking for a stunning and historic place to stay on Columbia Square? The Kehoe House is just the ticket!This grand mans...
07/07/2025

Looking for a stunning and historic place to stay on Columbia Square? The Kehoe House is just the ticket!

This grand mansion was built for William Kehoe and his large family in 1892. All those beautiful corbels and columns are not made out of wood... most of the decorative details on this inn are made of iron, as Kehoe ran the biggest iron foundry in Savannah around the turn of the 20th century.

Learn more about the beautiful Kehoe House on this week's episode of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast!



On this week's episode of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast, we are making our way to Columbia Square, where the Historic Sava...
07/06/2025

On this week's episode of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast, we are making our way to Columbia Square, where the Historic Savannah Foundation was born. We will chat about some of the unique places to stay in and around this square, a couple of great museums, and a wonderful spot to hang out with your furry friend.

Airing tonight on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Patreon!

We know that the Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) can designate buildings of having historical significance, but did y...
07/05/2025

We know that the Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) can designate buildings of having historical significance, but did you know they can do the same for some other things? They've designated the iconic neon sign for Sorry Charlie's Oyster Bar as a historically significant artifact!

The sign was originally commissioned in 1947 for Matthew's Seafood Company that was located in the same building. When Sorry Charlie's took over, they had the sign replicated in 2015.

Learn more about this sign and Sorry Charlie's on the latest episode of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast.



Happy 4th of July! The spark of independence in Savannah was fanned into a flame at the corner of Broughton and Whitaker...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!

The spark of independence in Savannah was fanned into a flame at the corner of Broughton and Whitaker Streets, as this was the location of Tondee's Tavern.

Here, Georgia's Sons of Liberty met to not only lay the framework of the provincial government of the colony at the onset of the American Revolution, but also to make plans of rebellion against the British.

Learn more about the exciting lead up to the Revolutionary War and Savannah's role in this week's episode of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast!

It's a new month, so you know what that means - a new Photo Scavenger Hunt! If you're out and about in Savannah and don'...
07/04/2025

It's a new month, so you know what that means - a new Photo Scavenger Hunt! If you're out and about in Savannah and don't mind taking some pictures, here's a unique way to see the city from a different perspective.

This month, we are getting patriotic!

Those who complete the photo scavenger hunt will be added to a drawing at the end of the month to win a great prize box filled with curated gifts from local artists and businesses. Here's the deets:

🇺🇲 Follow Hostess Savannah on Instagram and/or Facebook
🇺🇲 Upload 10 separate photos (in one post) matching this month's Scavenger Hunt List and tag us so we know you completed it
🇺🇲 Photos must be yours and taken in and around Savannah, GA
🇺🇲 Do NOT engage in any unsafe or illegal activities while taking these pictures
🇺🇲 All participants who upload their photos by 9pm on July 27th, 2025, will be entered into a drawing
🇺🇲 The winning name will be pulled randomly on July 28th - their prize will be mailed within a week

Also, please make sure to tag any businesses you highlight in your pictures!

Happy Hunting!

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This scavenger hunt is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

Although the historic brick market building is long gone, the City Market is still going strong. The eclectic mix of res...
07/03/2025

Although the historic brick market building is long gone, the City Market is still going strong.

The eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, specialty shops, and galleries nestled in between Ellis and Franklin Squares has always been Savannah's hub of trade and commerce in one way or another. It's easily one of the city's must explore areas, as there's always something new to see here!

Learn more about Savannah's City Market in this week's episode of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast!



Wexford Irish Pub in Savannah's City Market overlooking Ellis Square is THE place to go for the best Irish fare in the ...
07/02/2025

Wexford Irish Pub in Savannah's City Market overlooking Ellis Square is THE place to go for the best Irish fare in the city! Not to mention a perfectly poured pint of Guinness.

Opened in 2024 and named for County Wexford, the county where many Savannah Irish families immigrated from in the 1800s, Wexford has quickly made a name for itself, winning the moniker of best restaurant in Georgia!

There are so many scrumptious dishes on the menu, but my absolute favorite is the pigs in a blanket - totally a must! They also have great live music both in the front courtyard and on the 2nd floor stage. Visit Wexford soon to get a taste of Ireland in the Heart of Savannah.

Thank you for being a wonderful sponsor of Hostess: A Savannah Podcast!

📸 photo credit for the first 3 pictures goes to Wexford Irish Pub!

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