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Davenport House Museum
Savannah, Georgia

Culture, History, Historic House

At the Davenport House visitors glimpse into the American past when the nation was new and Isaiah Davenport, a young carpenter from New England, achieved success as a builder in his adopted city. The world of early 19th century Savannah is presented through the outstanding Federal-style home Davenport built for his household. Furnished as it would have been in the 1820s, the museum is an authentic period restoration.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Savannah, Georgia

General, History, Historic House, Specialized

The Juliette Low Birthplace is a special treasure of Savannah's National Historic Landmark District--Savannah's only house interpreted for the Victorian period. The Wayne-Gordon House was built between 1818-1821 for Mayor James Moore Wayne, later Supreme Court Justice. The house is restored to a documented 1886 appearance, a year of extensive changes to the house. Guided tours explore the amusing and lively stories of four generations of one American family, the Gordons. Hear firsthand about the fascinating life of their remarkable daughter the Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low. Join in the "fun" Juliette Low promised the girls of the world on March 12, 1912 when she started her organization in Savannah with 18 girls.

Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
Savannah, Georgia

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum is dedicated to the life and service of African Americans and their contributions to civil rights and equality and justice in Savannah.

Girl Scout First Headquarters
Savannah, Georgia

Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Specialized

The Girl Scout First Headquarters was built in 1848 as the carriage house to the Andrew Low House. Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, converted the carriage house into the Girl Scout Headquarters shortly after she founded Girl Scouting in March of 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. It was willed to the Girl Scout Council of Savannah upon her death in 1927.

Old Fort Jackson
Savannah, Georgia

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Park, Science, Specialized

Old Fort Jackson exhibits Civil War artifacts, shows video presentation, cannon displays, summer daily cannon firings and gift shop.

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Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Michingan Museum Associations 2024 Confrence

October 21 - 23, 2024

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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