Georgia Historical Society

The Georgia Historical Society, founded May 24, 1839, is one of the oldest historical societies in the country. Among it founders were L.K. Tefft, the noted autograph collector; William Bacon Stevens, historian, physician and prelate, and Dr. Richard D. Arnold, who as Mayor of Savannah, formally surrendered the City to General Sherman in 1864. The Presidents of the Society have included John Macpherson Berrien, Attorney General under President Jackson and United States Senator; James M. Wayne, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States; and Henry R. Jackson, jurist, soldier, diplomat and poet. Hodgson Hall, the home of the Society, is a repository for books, newspapers and manuscripts relating to the history of Georgia. Dedicated in 1876, the building was a gift of Margaret Telfair Hodgson and Mary Telfair as a memorial to William Brown Hodgson, the distinguished scholar of Oriental languages and United States Dragoman and Consul to the Barbary States and Turkey.
The Georgia Historical Society, founded May 24, 1839, is one of the oldest historical societies in the country. Among it founders were L.K. Tefft, the noted autograph collector; William Bacon Stevens, historian, physician and prelate, and Dr. Richard D. Arnold, who as Mayor of Savannah, formally surrendered the City to General Sherman in 1864. The Presidents of the Society have included John Macpherson Berrien, Attorney General under President Jackson and United States Senator; James M. Wayne, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States; and Henry R. Jackson, jurist, soldier, diplomat and poet. Hodgson Hall, the home of the Society, is a repository for books, newspapers and manuscripts relating to the history of Georgia. Dedicated in 1876, the building was a gift of Margaret Telfair Hodgson and Mary Telfair as a memorial to William Brown Hodgson, the distinguished scholar of Oriental languages and United States Dragoman and Consul to the Barbary States and Turkey.

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For those of you that have seen "Midnight in the garden of good and evil." All the houses in Savannah are spectacular, unique and so photogenic. Many of the houses are now museums and you can explore them not only from the outside, but inside too.

Mercer Williams House Museum

You can study the exhibits at Mercer Williams House Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Savannah. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Mercer Williams House Museum
Forsyth Park featuring a garden as well as a small group of people

Forsyth Park

After visiting Forsyth Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Savannah. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Forsyth Park
Monterey Square showing a park

Monterey Square

You can find out about the history of Savannah with a trip to Monterey Square. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Monterey Square
Chatham Square in Savannah in Georgia

Chatham Square

Find out about the history of Savannah when you spend time at Chatham Square. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Chatham Square
Mickve Israel Temple which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Congregation Mickve Israel

Learn about the local history of Savannah when you take a trip to Congregation Mickve Israel. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Congregation Mickve Israel
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Savannah College of Art and Design

Enjoy the student vibe at Savannah College of Art and Design as part of your travels around Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Savannah College of Art and Design

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