Visit Savannah Children’s Museum during Labor Day Weekend 2024.
Savannah Children’s Museum will be open Saturday, Sunday & Monday 9AM-2PM for Labor Day Weekend 2024.
SCM will be closed on Tues. Sept. 3 to begin school hours: 9AM-3PM Wednesdays- Sundays. (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays for field trips).
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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah
Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah, Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Register online here.
Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
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Free art afternoon Wednesday program for homeschooling families @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah on certain Wednesdays, 1-4PM. See the dates below.
In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This free event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public.
Upcoming sessions include:
8/14
9/11
10/16
11/13
12/11
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Free admission on second Sunday of each month at SCAD Museum of Art Savannah
SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper counties) are invited to visit free of charge.
Sunday museum hours:
Upcoming 2024 free admission Sundays are:
9/8
10/13
11/10
12/8
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Artful Tales Friday Storytimes @ the Telfair Children’s Art Museum, Jepson Center, Savannah
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
Become a Telfair member here.
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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah
Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM.
Register online here.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Register online here.
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Telfair Museums in Savannah offers fee-based afterschool classes each fall and winter for children K–12. Afterschool classes for students for Fall 2024 include painting and drawing and digital photography.
All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York Street in Savannah unless otherwise noted.
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Youth Painting & Drawing Class for ages 9-12: Mondays 4:30-6PM
Session 1: Sept. 9-Oct. 14 2024
Session 2: Nov 4-Dec. 9 2-2024
Register online here.
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Youth Painting & Drawing class for ages 12-16; Wednesdays 4:30-6PM
Session 1: Sept. 4-Oct. 9 2024
Session 2: Nov. 6-Dec. 11 2024
Register online here.
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Digital Photography class for ages 12-16; Fridays 4:30-6PM
Session 1: Sept. 6-Oct. 11 2024
Session 2: Nov. 8-Dec. 13 2024
Register online here.
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Free admission to local residents on Sat. Aug. 10 2024; explore Telfair Children’s Art Museum
Enjoy a Back-to-School Free Family Day with activities based on our current exhibitions at the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah: A Measure of Time: Anila Quayyum Agha, Lingua Flora, and Of One Mind.
Enjoy demonstrations by local artists, including Nancey B. Price, who incorporates floral imagery into her collage works, designer Ryan Cox of the Flower Factory, and #art912 exhibiting artist Alexis Javier.
Families are also invited to create light and pattern art inspired by the work of Anila Agha and explore the Telfair’s Children’s Art Museum.
Free for all local residents thanks to investment by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Council for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Sat. Aug. 10, 10AM-5PM Free Admission to Local Residents; 1-4PM Family activities in the Jepson Center
*Free to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Bulloch, Beaufort and Jasper Counties.
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Let’s celebrate the one year anniversary of the Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM) located at the Jepson Center in Savannah!
So many ways to celebrate. Below are just a few.
Find the complete list here.
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Month-Long Activities
Count the Cammys Contest
Each week, the person who guesses closes to the actual number of Cammys wins a complementary Family membership and gift certificate to the museum store.
Cammy Coloring Sheet
Visit the Drop-in Studio every weekend from 10am-2pm for a fun coloring activity.
Artful Tales Friday Storytimes @ the Telfair Children’s Art Museum, Jepson Center, Savannah
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
Become a Telfair member here.
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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah
Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Register online here.
Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
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Donations help Telfair Museums’ family programs endure
Your support toward the Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM) will help the museum continue providing meaningful programming, encouraging a lifelong love for art and culture, and keeping the space dynamic (new upgrades coming early 2025).
Donations of any size will be celebrated with a Cammy namecard, displayed at the Jepson Center. Donate over $25 to receive a coupon redeemable at Nothing Bundt Cakes!
Donate here.
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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah
Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Register online here.
Summer 2024 Art Start Schedule
Thurs. July 18 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
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Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are one of this city’s best kept secrets. Older kids get to focus on different innovative themes in the inspirational environs of SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. All skill levels are welcome. Dinner and supplies are provide. And Teen Nights are only $10 each.
Upcoming Summer 2024 Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art include:
Teen Night: Totems of Time: Thurs. July 11, 4-6PM
Under the guidance of SCAD MOA educators, create a living monument in the form of a plant arrangement. Borrowing inspiration from Iván Argote’s exhibition The Burden of the Invisible, assemble large planters with native flora as an homage to your history of place. Consider how Argote’s exhibition honors people in a new way as you reimagine historical monuments of the South.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Symbols of Unity: Thurs. July 18, 4-6PM
Build your own set of Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls) inspired by Cao Fei’s exhibition At the Edge of Superhumanity. With SCAD alum Abbey Wiggam (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2020) as their guide, students learn more about culturally significant relics while engaging their whimsical creativity.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Summer 2024 Daily Themes @ Savannah Children’s Museum
STEAM into summer with Savannah Children’s Museum!
Check out Savannah Children’s Museum summer programming schedule for science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities.
This programming is included with Savannah Children’s Museum admission and FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a CHS member here.
Summer Hours: 9AM-2PM Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.
The museum space is entirely outdoors, built within the former Central of Georgia Railway repair facility and adjacent to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum features over a dozen exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, a sensory garden, and a nature kitchen.
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Free Family Day @ Savannah’s Ships of the Sea Museum, June 29
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Ships of the Sea Museum’s Waves of Wonder exhibit through interactive art projects and live demonstrations by some of the exhibit’s featured artists.
Watch as the talented Kip Bradley and Jennifer Nolan demonstrate their creative processes, offering inspiration to budding artists of all ages.
The museum’s interactive stations will provide endless entertainment and learning opportunities. Dive into a variety of hands-on projects such as creating intricate shell mosaics, experimenting with ceramics and adding your artistic flair to sidewalk art.
Kids and adults alike will love the face painting and the chance to explore the ocean table, a sensory experience that brings the wonders of the sea to life.
Free Waves of Wonder Family Day will be 10AM-1PM Sat. June 29 @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah.
Learn more here.
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FREE performances & activities will be 1-5PM this Sat. June 15, Savannah
Telfair Museums’ observance of Juneteenth reaches its 17th year with a day of free activities, storytelling and performance celebrating freedom and African American culture this Sat. June 15 2024 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.
The museum welcomes back Dr. Jamal Toure as the African Spirit to open the event with a libation ceremony, followed by children’s activities, storytelling, presentations by Atlanta visual and spoken word artist rEN Dillard (original co-founder of Savannah’s Spitfire Poetry Group), and a special musical performance at 3PM by Bokei Carribean Vibes Steel Drum Band.
The event is 10AM-5PM with performances and family art making activities from 1–4PM..
Free admission to the Jepson Center for local residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Jasper, and Beaufort counties.
Investment provided by the City of Savannah, Georgia Council for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Colonial Group.
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Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are one of this city’s best kept secrets. Older kids get to focus on different innovative themes in the inspirational environs of SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. All skill levels are welcome. Dinner and supplies are provide. And Teen Nights are only $10 each.
Upcoming Summer 2024 Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art include:
Teen Night: Photographic Memory: Thurs. June 6, 4-6PM
Inspired by Awol Erizku’s exhibition X, SCAD alum Michael Schalk (B.F.A., photography, 2017) guides students through photographic storytelling. By incorporating sentimental elements and colors to reflect individuality, participants design a photoshoot to evoke their personalities using a cellphone camera and Polaroids shared among the group.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Artifacts and Fictions Pt. 1: Thurs. June 13, 4-6PM
Meet SCAD alum Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) during this two-part series as you create and paint pottery. Source inspiration from Cammie Staros and Iván Argote’s exhibitions as you build your own clay sculpture. Return June 20 to paint narratives on your pottery.
Admission to the workshop is $20, which covers both parts of this series. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Artifacts and Fictions Pt. 2: Thurs. June 20, 4-6PM
Revisit pottery design with SCAD alum Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) as you pick back up on the clay works created during part one. Fired and ready for paint, students’ vessels await painted scenes inspired by works in Cammie Staros’ Sunken City.
Admission to the workshop is free for those who attended part one of the series. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here
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Teen Night: Identity Flex: Thurs. June 27, 4-6PM
Unravel the connection between fibers, fashion, and photography found in SCAD MOA’s GENDERQUAKE exhibition with SCAD alum Kamryn Shawron (B.F.A., fibers, 2016). Create a beaded and embellished photograph while discussing the significance of textiles as a means of expression. Bring your own photograph or source one from given materials.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Totems of Time: Thurs. July 11, 4-6PM
Under the guidance of SCAD MOA educators, create a living monument in the form of a plant arrangement. Borrowing inspiration from Iván Argote’s exhibition The Burden of the Invisible, assemble large planters with native flora as an homage to your history of place. Consider how Argote’s exhibition honors people in a new way as you reimagine historical monuments of the South.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Symbols of Unity: Thurs. July 18, 4-6PM
Build your own set of Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls) inspired by Cao Fei’s exhibition At the Edge of Superhumanity. With SCAD alum Abbey Wiggam (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2020) as their guide, students learn more about culturally significant relics while engaging their whimsical creativity.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Free Workshop: Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA: June 12 & June 17
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu. This event is free and open to the public.
Learn more here.
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Summer Camps 2024 @ National Museum of the Mighty Eighth in Pooler
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler is excited to announce 2024 Summer Camp!
All Campers must be registered in order to attend camp. A $25 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is REQUIRED to register your camper(s) for each week.
Camp Times are 9AM to 4PM Monday – Friday
Ages are 6 to 12
Price is $225.00 a week (including the $25 non-refundable deposit)
Includes water, snacks, lunches and all activities.
THEME: The 2024 Summer Camp theme is “Masters in the Sky │ Honoring 1944 and the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.”
There are no weekly themes this year. Camps will be tailored to the interests of the campers attending that week. ALL WEEKS WILL BE DIFFERENT and include camper’s favorite activities from our previous themes of Historic Heroes, May the 8th Air Force Be With You, & FTX Camp.
The dates are listed below.
June 3-7
June 10-14
June 17-21
June 22-28
July 8-12
July 22-26
July 29- August 2
Campers will learn about the Medal of Honor, the Mighty 8th and World War II while engaging in energetic and engaging activities such as obstacle courses, group exercises, and just being outdoors. Campers will partake in outdoor battle reenactments while learning about the real heroes that fought in them such as Audie Murphy and John Basilone. Your camper will see a piece of history; our WWII B-17 when we tour the museum. Mud, water guns, and more in our high-energy camps!
Please register at 2024 Summer Camp Registration Link
To Register to be a Camp Helper please click here CAMP HELPER Registration Link
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Summer Hours 2024 start May 27 @ Savannah Children’s Museum
Beginning MON. May 27, Savannah Children’s Museum will be open for SUMMER HOURS.
Monday-Saturday 9AM-2PM. Closed Sunday.
The museum space is entirely outdoors, built within the former Central of Georgia Railway repair facility and adjacent to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum features over a dozen carefully-designed exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, a sensory garden, and a nature kitchen.
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There will be enhanced programming this Memorial Day Weekend 2024 @ Old Fort Jackson in Savannah including volunteers on site on Sat. May 25 and exploring the different eras of the site’s military history on Sun. & Mon., May 26-27.
Sat. May 25 (1862 Savannah) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:20AM – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators and Volunteers will offer live music by Bella Harmony Music and activities by Union Soldiers, Confederate Soldiers and Sailors, and the Ladies Gunboat Society and Women of Savannah!
10AM -12 Pounder Cannon Firing, followed by Stations.
10:30AM – Dance.
11AM – Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah and nearby in April of 1862. Relieve the Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island.
11:30AM – Hear the conclusion, followed by the firing of our mighty 32 Pounder Cannon.
12:30AM – Dance.
12:45AM – Guard Mount.
1:15PM – Mail Cail.
1:30PM – Signaling and 6 Pounder Cannon Firing.
2PM – Hardee’s Infantry Drill Presentation.
2:20PM – Civil War Era Discipline
2:30PM – Remember the Fallen, followed by the firing of our mighty 32 Pounder Cannon.
2:45PM – Dance.
4PM – Fort closed.
Sun. May 26 (War of 1812 Savannah) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:30AM – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators will portray Regular Soldiers of the US Army and Georgia Militia Men from the War of 1812 Era while offering exciting history presentations! Learn about the construction of Savannah defenses, along with musket and heavy artillery skills.
10AM – Smythe’s Manual Infantry Presentation.
10:30AM – Stations.
11AM- Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah during the War of 1812 and Creek War. Relieve the Battle of Calabee Creek.
11:30AM – Hear the conclusion of the Battle and the defense of Savannah in late 1814, followed by the firing of our mighty 24 Pounder Cannon.
1PM- Smythe’s Manual Infantry Presentation.
1:30PM – Riverboat Salute 6 Pounder Cannon Firing.
2PM – Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah during the War of 1812 and Creek War. Relieve the Battle of Calabee Creek.
2:30PM – Hear the conclusion of the Battle and the defense of Savannah in late 1814, followed by the firing of our mighty 24 Pounder Cannon.
4PM – Fort closed.
Mon. May 27 (Memorial Day) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:30AM – Stations – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators will portray Soldiers of the Four American Armies that served on the ground where Old Fort Jackson stands while offering exciting history presentations! Learn about the stories and skills of soldiers during the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, including musket firings.
11AM – 12 Pounder Cannon Firing.
11:30AM – Remember soldiers who gave their lives in battle and witness the firing of our mighty 24 and 32 Pounder Cannon, while the American Flag is raised from half mast to full mast at Noon.
1PM – Revolutionary War Era Infantry Presentation on the Parade.
1:30PM – Riverboat Salute with 6 Pounder Cannon.
2PM – Get an overview of the American Revolutionary War in Savannah and beyond. Relieve the Battle of Cowpens.
2:30PM – 24 Pounder Cannon Firing.
4PM – Fort closed.
This programming is included in site admission and FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill
Memorial Day Commemoration @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond HIll is Sat. May 25, 9AM-4PM
Pay tribute to our fellow patriots who died while serving in the US military. Living history interpretations will take place throughout the day including musket and cannon firings.
Tour the fort, museum, and grounds of Fort McAllister along the banks of the Ogeechee River.
Regular Fort admission prices apply. 2PM guided tour $8 – $15
Admission: $5.50 – $9.75
Event Phone: 912-727-2339
Location
Fort McAllister State Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
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See the monks construct the sand mandala @ Telfair Academy May 15-18
The Tibetan monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery will return to Savannah May 14- May 18 2024 to create a healing sand mandala at the Telfair Academy.
The monks last visited Telfair in 2016 and are one of the museum’s most frequently requested programs.
See the monks constructing the Sand Mandala creation @ the Telfair Academy during the following times:
10AM-5PM May 15-17; 10AM-1PM May 18
*Free admission for Telfair members, standard admission for non-members.
The monks will create the mandala by painstakingly pouring the sand from traditional metal funnels called chak-purs.
Learn more here.
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The opening program begins with sacred music and chants, after which the lamas (monks) begin by drawing the mandala’s outline on a wooden platform.
On the following three days, the lamas will create the mandala by painstakingly pouring the sand from traditional metal funnels called chak-purs.
At completion the monks will conduct a closing ceremony and the mandala will be deconstructed as a metaphor of the impermanence of life. The sands are swept up and placed in an urn. To fulfill the function of healing, half is distributed to the audience, while the remainder is carried to the Savannah River.
Due to limited seating, the opening and closing events are ticketed with discounts to Telfair members. During the mandala construction days admission is free to members.
May 14-18 | Telfair Academy, Savannah
Opening Ceremony – Tuesday, May 14 at 5PM. Pre-register here. UPDATE: Sold out
Closing Ceremony – Saturday, May 18 at 2:30PM. Pre-register here. UPDATE: Sold out.
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Mighty Eighth Air Force Summer Camps 2024, Pooler
Sign up your child for one week or more of the high-energy summer camps for ages 6-12 @ the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler.
Mighty Eighth Week-Long Summer Camps will be tailored to the interests of the campers attending that week.
ALL WEEKS WILL BE DIFFERENT and include camper’s favorite activities from the previous themes of Historic Heroes, May the 8th Air Force Be With You, & FTX Camp.
Campers will learn about the Medal of Honor, the Mighty 8th and World War II while engaging in energetic and engaging activities such as obstacle courses, group exercises, and just being outdoors.
Campers will partake in outdoor battle reenactments while learning about the real heroes that fought in them. Your camper will step into a piece of history; a WWII B-17 when touring the museum. Mud, water guns, and more.
Register online here . $25 non-refundable deposit.
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Camp dates are listed below:
June 5-9
June 12-16
June 19-23
June 26 – 30
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31- August 4
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All Campers must be registered in order to attend camp.
A $25 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is REQUIRED within one week of registration to hold your camper’s place. A $25 deposit is due for each week your child is registered for. Please pay below or at shop.mightyeighth.org
Only $225 per student (including the $25 non-refundable deposit)
Includes lunch, snacks, drinks and lots of fun.
Discounts available.
Ages 6-12.
Sign up for one week or several weeks! Adventure awaits…..
Contact the Education Department for details.: 912-988-1835 or education@mightyeighth.org
Register online here. $25 non-refundable deposit.
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Celebrate National Train Day with Coastal Rail Buffs at Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah 10AM-3PM Sat. May 11 2024.
Coastal Rail Buffs and their friends will bring a wide variety of model train layouts for visitors to enjoy, including ones you can operate yourself.
Coastal Rail Buffs will also have a lively playlist of train-themed songs and train sound recordings for visitors to listen to while viewing the layouts. Layouts will be stationed in the historic Blacksmith Shop until 3PM.
This event is included in Georgia State Railroad Museum admission and is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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Workshop Wed. May 8, 1-4PM: Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public.
Learn more here.
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FREE Summer 2024 Programs @ SCAD Museum of Art
Wednesday, June 12, 1-4pm
Workshop: Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA
Calling all school-aged kids and families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for curious students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Wednesday, July 17, 1-4pm
Workshop: Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA
Calling all school-aged kids and families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for curious students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Bug Fest 2024 @ Savannah Children’s Museum
Come to Savannah Children’s Museum for Bug Fest, the annual family-friendly celebration buzzing with bug-themed crafts, activities, and workshops. The event will be Sat. April 20, 10AM-1PM at Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.
Savannah Children’s Museum educators will be delivering exciting programs, such as the eat-a-bug club, insect activities, and many other creepy-crawly programming throughout the day. We will also have many community partners providing bug-filled fun as well!
Admission to Bug Fest is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum, $10 for all guests 18 months and older.
This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
Purchase your SCM admission tickets online now here.
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Attention Savannah homeschool families: free art enrichment workshops @ SCAD Museum of Art
Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA in Savannah.
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
SCAD Museum Homeschool Workshops offered Wednesdays: March 20, April 10, and May 8 from 1-4PM
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
· Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
· Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
· Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
· Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Monthly art program for kids @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity.
Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Thurs. March 21, 10:30-11:30AM: Come play and learn with us and explore ‘Frank Stewart’s Nexus!’
Space is limited, pre-register to secure your spot. Register online here.
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