Interactive Revolutionary War programs for kids in Savannah
In honor of the 240th anniversary of the American Revolution, Coastal Heritage Society sites will offer special Revolutionary War programs and enhanced member benefits, including an increased 20% discount in all CHS museum gift shops, throughout July for CHS members.
Century of Sentries interactive program @ Old Fort Jackson
Learn about the many individuals and units of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War that are part of the story of a Century of Sentries at Old Fort Jackson, July 2-4.
Throughout the weekend, participate in a variety of hands on activities appropriate for all ages to learn about the daily life of the soldiers stationed at Fort Jackson, including marching, battle reenactments, heavy artillery drill, and musket and cannon demonstrations.
Museum admission is free for CHS members.
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Want more Revolution?
Loyalists and Liberty Battlefield Tours every Friday and Saturday at 10:30AM, 12:30PM and 2:30PM, beginning at Savannah History Museum.
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Fourth of July weekend
Go to Tricentennial Park for some family fun this 4th of July weekend.
Costumed interpreters at Savannah History Museum will debut new American Revolution-themed programming, complete with visitor battle reenactments, musket firing demonstrations, and live music with special guests, Three Fold Chord.
Go to Georgia State Railroad Museum for Summer Steam Days and see the 1913 coal-fired steam locomotive in action. Take a site tour by rail and learn about how this historic site helped shape Georgia’s history.
At Savannah Children’s Museum, families are welcome to participate in 4th of July-themed crafts and activities all weekend. Special July 4th activities with a Centrifugal Celebration, fireworks spin art, festive noisemakers and more.
All Family Fourth activities are included with museum admissions and are FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members.
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Membership deal
In honor of the 240th anniversary of the American Revolution, Coastal Heritage Society is offering enhanced benefits to their membership program throughout July 2016:
* New and renewing members will receive an additional 2 months added to their membership during the month of July.
* For only $20 per month for 12 months, new and renewing members may join at the Sustaining ($240) level (valid credit card required).
* New and renewing Sustaining ($240) members will receive an additional admission pass to share with a friend.
* All members will receive 20% off all gift shop purchases during the month of July.
For more information click here.
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The British Occupation @ Wormsloe State Historic Site
Wormsloe State Historic State in Savannah (which is separate from the Coastal Heritage Society) also has an upcoming Revolutionary War program: The British Occupation of Savannah.
Come and celebrate the Revolution @ this historical, interactive program for kids.
The British Occupation of Savannah program
@ Wormsloe State Historic State, Savannah
July 2-4
10AM-4PM
Admission: $4.50-$10
912-353-3023
7601 Skidaway Rd
Savannah, Ga 31406
Details here.