This exhibition will mainly cover agricultural practices and beliefs in Burkina Faso and Mali, which are within the savanna and forest areas of the Western Sudan region (South Saharan). Most of these lands can be difficult to cultivate, to control, so the farmers in these regions have to continuously strike a bargain with the spirits of the uncultivated terrain. This happens through unique festivals, ceremonies, and agricultural societies, which will be the topic of this exhibition.

The wilderness is significant in many African cosmologies because it is the inverse of culture – so by describing its characteristics, the ideal characteristics of African society can be defined. Many communities are organized into three realms, the spiritual, the physical, and the in-between. The physical realm is the controllable realm – it is orderly, governed by laws, and includes cultivated fields and domesticated animals. The wilderness is beyond human control so it is unpredictable, potentially dangerous, but there are powers to be harnessed as it can also be a source of medicine, sustenance, and wisdom. This exhibition will present a brief overview of the beliefs associated with the wilderness and the agricultural practices that follow, to show how these concepts translated into social experiences and visible form through selected artifacts from the Savannah African Art Museum.

Silver Torah scrolls once smuggled past pirates glint in the heart of Savannah’s moss-lined streets. This self-guided audio tour unlocks secret stories and hidden corners that most travelers never find.

What bold act inside Congregation Mickve Israel rattled Savannah’s elite? Who left behind a cryptic message in the Juliette Gordon Low Historic District that still stirs unrest? Why did art students at Savannah College of Art and Design suddenly vanish after midnight in 1996?

Move through shady squares and sunlit facades as whispered scandals, lost rebellions, and eccentric legacies unfold at your every stop. Each turn brings a new clue or lingering question, revealing Savannah not as an old postcard but as a restless crossroads pulsing with intrigue.

Ready to hunt for the glint beneath the Spanish moss? Press play and let Savannah’s secrets pull you in.

Join us for a night of fun that gives back! 50% of your purchase at Dave & Buster’s will support Step Up Savannah and help local families access jobs, resources, and stability. Eat. Play. Make an impact. Get your Dave & Buster’s Power Card to support Step Up & Play It Forward for $20.00 per card! Power Card comes loaded with 100 chips and can be Redeemed at any one of 150 Dave & Buster’s locations.

Get Your Power Cards!

Visit any Dave & Buster’s location to pick up your Power Card and start playing! Bonus: Encourage your community to do the same!

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum—an acclaimed museum in Savannah, Ga. dedicated to celebrating and preserving America’s maritime legacy—is delighted to present “Drawn to the Sea: Maritime Stories From Savannah,” an exciting new sequential art exhibition and comic book featuring nautical-inspired, mixed-media art by four contemporary artists. The exhibit will run through January 31, 2027, showcasing original art designed to interpret the historic voyages of the iconic Savannah ships Anne, SS Savannah, Pulaski and Wanderer.

Featured “Drawn to the Sea” artists include Lucy Bellwood, Avery Hick, Rich King and Sharon Norwood.

Lucy Bellwood, a professional adventure cartoonist based in Ojai, Calif., focuses on the Anne, the legendary vessel that carried James Edward Oglethorpe and the first group of English colonists to Georgia in 1733.

Avery Hick, a SCAD graduate and Level Ground Comics Executive Editor, explores life aboard the SS Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, marking a bold turning point in maritime history.

Rich King—who has published five books about the ocean, including Ahab’s Rolling Sea: A Natural History of Moby-Dick, Ocean Bestiary and Sailing Alone—drew inspiration from the Pulaski, a luxury steamship that suffered a catastrophic boiler explosion off the coast of North Carolina in 1838, killing approximately 130 people. He is an accomplished author and illustrator who is based in Santa Cruz, Calif.

Sharon Norwood, a Jamaican-born interdisciplinary artist who lives in Savannah, Ga., takes a deep dive into life aboard the Wanderer, one of the last ships to illegally transport enslaved Africans to the United States. In 1858, more than 50 years after the transatlantic slave trade had been outlawed, the vessel secretly carried more than 400 captive Africans across the Atlantic, landing near the coast of Georgia and sparking international outrage.

In addition to the exhibition, there is a special “Drawn to the Sea” comic book available for purchase at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Gift Shop. The comic book was designed and published by Lee Heidel, owner and managing partner of Neighborhood Comics in Savannah, and Tania June Sammons, curator at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.). Tickets are $17.50 for adults; $14.50 for students, seniors 65 , active-duty military and veterans; and free for children ages 5 and under. Discounted family and group tickets are also available. Additional information is available at shipsofthesea.org.

Calling all Chatham County youth!

Your challenge is to design or redesign The Front Porch logo, while capturing the spirit of what makes The Front Porch valuable: helping parents connect to resources for their children. You can tweak our current logo or come up with a completely new design!

Basic Guidelines:
Create your own original The Front Porch logo design/redesign
Save your creation as a PNG, JPG, or PDF
Write a 2-3 sentence description about your amazing idea
E-mail your work to scargile@chathamcounty.org or drop off a hard copy at The Front Porch office – 2203 Abercorn St.

Submission deadline is July 8th. ALL participants receive free SCAD and The Front Porch swag bags. The top 3 participants will have their submissions featured on The Front Porch Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Pre-readers and readers are invited to participate. Sign up online or at an LOPL circulating branch in Chatham and Liberty Counties. Readers log minutes read for prizes. Enjoy hundreds of free programs and activities for patrons of all ages. Lunches for children to age 18 in partnership with America’s Second Harvest in select locations. Summer Reading kicks off with block parties at six LOPL locations on Saturday, June 6th from 10 AM to 12 Noon. This year’s community goal is 3 million minutes of reading!

🎉 20% OFF Direct Online Bookings!
Promo Code: AMERICA250
Offer Terms: Valid for all tours purchased through July 31st!

🇺🇸 America 250: Celebrating Savannah’s Historic Legacy

The countdown to the nation’s biggest milestone has officially begun! As the United States prepares to mark 250 years of American history (1776–2026), there is no better place to uncover the foundational stories, sacrifices, and secrets of the past than right here in Georgia’s first city.

Savannah’s history isn’t just bound to the pages of text books—the spirits of the colony’s founders, Revolutionary War patriots, and historic citizens are still walking the streets of Savannah today.

Join 6th Sense World® for our America 250 Celebration, and experience the epic tales of survival, hauntings, and heritage that shaped the nation.

📍 The Historic Journey
Walk in the shadow of giants like General James Oglethorpe, who founded the colony of Georgia in 1733. Our master storytellers will guide you through moss-draped squares, cobblestone pathways, and sacred burial grounds to bridge the gap between 1776 and 2026.

Whether you are looking to explore deep local lore or encounter the paranormal energy left behind by centuries of history, we have a trek designed for you:

Sixth Sense Savannah® Ghost Tours: Uncover why Savannah is continuously named “America’s Most Haunted City.”

America’s Most Haunted City® Tour: Step into the shadows of and discover the 250 years of spirits still walking the historic streets of Savannah.

Bonaventure Cemetery Tours®: Walk the hallowed grounds where Savannah’s historic legacy is permanently etched in stone.

✨ Exclusive America 250 Anniversary Savings!
To kick off this monumental celebration, we are offering an exclusive discount to our online travelers.

🎉 20% OFF Direct Online Bookings!
Promo Code: AMERICA250
Offer Terms: Valid for all tours purchased through July 31st!

🎟️ Secure Your Spot on Center Stage of History
Spaces on our award-winning historic ghost and cemetery walks fill up quickly, especially during this historic anniversary season. Grab your discount, gather your fellow history lovers, and step into the past.

👉 Book Directly Online: www.6thSenseWorld.com
📞 Or Call Our Booking Office: 912-292-0960
Find Your Truth with Savannah’s Original Historic Ghost & Cemetery Tours.

“Seven Ladies” is a new exhibition focused on Katharine Judkins Clark, Elinor Adler Dillard, Anna Colquitt Hunter, Lucy Barrow McIntire, Dorothy Ripley Roebling, Nola McEvoy Roos and Jane Adair Wright. Together, these “Seven Ladies” joined forces to purchase and protect the Isaiah Davenport House, an 1820 Federal-style home on Columbia Square, from being razed and founded Historic Savannah Foundation, a permanent organization dedicated to saving and preserving historic buildings throughout the city. The Seven Ladies kick-started Savannah’s modern-day preservation movement in 1955.

Through historic photographs, archival materials and interpretative storytelling, this inspiring exhibition explores each of these influential women, including their personal histories, lived experiences and the convictions that compelled them to serve their community at a pivotal moment in Savannah’s history.

Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., this exclusive exhibition will remain on display at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center inside the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy throughout 2026.

🌼 Pollinator Palooza Summer Festival 🐝

Celebrate the pollinators that keep our world blooming at the Pollinator Palooza Summer Festival!

Join Bee City Savannah and the Forsyth Farmers Market for a fun-filled morning of creativity, wellness, and hands-on activities for all ages as we celebrate Savannah’s designation as a Bee City USA Affiliate.

✨ Enjoy:
🌸 Pollinator Coloring Bar
🧘 Buzz & Breathe: Sound Bath & Meditation
🏡 Buzz-In Boutique: Build a Bee Hotel
🎨 Brushes & Blooms: Painted Pots for Pollinators
💪 Buzz & Bloom Pilates
🌿 Meet local environmental and community organizations
🎁 Grab giveaways, resources, and family-friendly activities throughout the market.

Explore how you can help protect bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other essential pollinators by creating habitat, planting native flowers, and supporting pollinator-friendly communities.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Bee City Savannah newsletter for exclusive pollinator goodies and learn how to add your own pollinator garden to our growing network of community pollinator spaces.

Whether you’re a gardener, nature lover, parent, or simply looking for a fun Saturday morning, Pollinator Palooza is the perfect way to connect with your community and make a positive impact.

📍 Forsyth Farmers Market – Forsyth Park
🗓️ Saturday, July 19
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Admission is FREE. Bring your family, your friends, and your love for pollinators—we’ll bring the buzz!

Our mission is to promote understanding and participation in a local food system that supports sustainable production and increases access to local products. We achieve this by supporting local growers, producers, and consumers, especially those with low-access to fresh, affordable food.

Join us under the old oak trees in downtown Savannah’s Forsyth Park every Saturday. We are located at the south end of Forsyth Park at the intersection of Bull Street and Park Avenue.

What makes FFM special?

Savannah’s food-only, producer-only market where 60+ vendors on any given Saturday offer fresh produce, pastured meats, local honey, artisan dairy and cheeses, craft breads and baked goods and a wide variety of prepared foods. All vendors come within a 200 mile radius of Savannah. Read about our vendors here.

Discover the art of creating flaky, buttery pastries in this fun and approachable two-day class, perfect for bakers of all skill levels! You’ll explore the secrets behind puff pastry, croissants, and Danish pastry, mastering the process of laminating dough with butter to achieve those irresistible layers. Plus, you’ll learn how to make rich, pillowy brioche and transform all these doughs into a variety of delicious sweet and savory treats. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just getting started, this hands-on experience will leave you feeling confident and inspired to recreate these pastries at home!

Day 1 (6 hours): Understanding Ingredients, Techniques of Lamination, Preparation of Puff pastry, Croissant dough, Danish pastry dough, and Brioche dough
Day 2 (6-7 hours): Rolling and finishing dough to prepare: Fruit Jalousie Pastry, Palmiers, Croissants, Bear Claws, Fruit Twist Danish, Brioche Pastries

Registration and attendance on both days is required. A light lunch each day is included.

Let’s get baking! https://occ.sn/KCMQbjRp

Come celebrate the in historic City Market one year anniversary of Alpha Mare Gallery! See the fusion of photography and paintings in what this husband and wife artistic duo dubs “paintography.” Decide “who did it better” on their joint wall, and discover art from additional member artists. This month long event is open Wednesdays – Sundays from 10-6 and every purchase enters you to win a $100 gift certificate on June 30.

Bring your friends and come shop our biggest event of the year!

🛍️ 30%–80% OFF Storewide
✨ Everything is on sale
👗 $10 & $20 Clothing Racks
💎 30% OFF New Arrivals & All Jewelry
🍭 Complimentary Refreshing Popsicles
⏰ Two Days Only!!

Whether you’re looking for summer dresses, vacation-ready styles, everyday basics, accessories, or jewelry, this is the perfect time to stock up and save.
Our team has packed the racks with amazing markdowns, and once it’s gone, it’s gone!
Bring your friends, grab a popsicle, and shop some of the best deals of the season. We can’t wait to celebrate summer with you!

📍 Morgan Rae Boutique
📅 June 27 & 28
⏰ Saturday 11-6. Sunday 12-6
The best selection goes fast! Arrive early for the best finds! 🌴🛍️☀️

Experience an immersive journey through Savannah’s rich black history with Author and Historian Rita Fuller-Yates. Delve into the city’s past, from pre-slavery days to the civil rights movement, uncovering stories of resilience and triumph. With engaging multimedia elements, each 90-minute tour promises an informative and enjoyable exploration of Savannah’s black churches, communities, and the remarkable individuals who shaped its history. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with knowledge, emotion, and maybe even a little fun along the way.

💦🎯 READY TO MAKE A SPLASH FOR A GREAT CAUSE? 🎯💦

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, laughter, and community impact at our “Donate to Dunk” event benefiting Blood Cancer United! ❤️
Every donation gives you the chance to take aim and send a member of our management team straight into the dunk tank! 😎🌊

😂 Whether you’re looking to show off your throwing skills or just enjoy a great family-friendly event, there’s something for everyone.
🎶 Music
🍔 Delicious Food
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎁 Exciting Giveaways
💙 Wellness Activities
💦 Dunk Tank
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and help us support an incredible organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those affected by blood cancer. Together, we can turn every splash into hope, support, and positive change💫🫶🏽
📅 June 27th
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Chatham Subaru
Come ready to laugh, cheer, and make a difference—because giving back has never been this much fun! 🌟