The Front Porch2203 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31401

29may(may 29)2:21 pm08jul(jul 8)11:59 amThe Front Porch Logo Design Contest for YouthA chance for Chatham County youth to create...share...and inspire

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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

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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.

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May 29, 2026 2:21 pm - July 8, 2026 11:59 am

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The Front Porch

2203 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31401

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01jun(jun 1)12:00 am31jul(jul 31)12:59 pmAnnual Summer Reading Program at Live Oak Public LibraryFree communitywide program of reading, programs and activities throughout June and July

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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

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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!

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June 1, 2026 12:00 am - July 31, 2026 12:59 pm

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Live Oak Public Library branches in Chatham and Liberty Counties

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Fleurish Creative Studio1190 King George Blvd Suite A5

15jun(jun 15)9:00 am18(jun 18)12:00 pmStem and Art Camp

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🌟 **STEM & ART CAMP IS COMING THIS JUNE!** 🎨🔬 Get ready for an exciting hands-on learning experience where creativity meets innovation! This June, kids will explore, build, create, and

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🌟 **STEM & ART CAMP IS COMING THIS JUNE!** 🎨🔬
Get ready for an exciting hands-on learning experience where creativity meets innovation!
This June, kids will explore, build, create, and discover through fun STEM challenges and art activities designed to spark curiosity and confidence.
🧠 **What kids will do:**
* Fun STEM experiments
* Creative art projects
* Hands-on building activities
* Problem-solving games
* Teamwork and exploration
📍 **Location:** Fleurish Creative Studio
1190 King George Blvd, Savannah, GA
📅 **Dates:** June 15–18, 2026
Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm
This is a learning experience where kids get to be creative, curious, and engaged in meaningful hands-on fun!
✨ Spots are limited—secure your child’s place today!

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Time

June 15, 2026 9:00 am - June 18, 2026 12:00 pm

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Fleurish Creative Studio

1190 King George Blvd Suite A5

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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist222 East Harris Street Savannah, GA 31401

15jun(jun 15)5:45 pm179:30 pmSavannah Philharmonic Chorus Camp

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Join with members of the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and lift your voice this summer! Sing inspiring pieces with our chorus master Paul Thornock, review the fundamentals of healthy singing, brush

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Join with members of the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and lift your voice this summer! Sing inspiring pieces with our chorus master Paul Thornock, review the fundamentals of healthy singing, brush up on your music reading skills , and meet other singers from throughout the region.

Chorus Camp is held 5:45-9:30PM on Monday, June 15 through Wednesday, June 17, in Downtown Savannah at Regina Coeli Hall in the undercroft of the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

Time

June 15, 2026 5:45 pm - June 17, 2026 9:30 pm

Location

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

222 East Harris Street Savannah, GA 31401

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Alpha Mare Gallery312 W. St. Julian St. 2nd Floor #110

17jun10:00 am6:00 pmOne year anniversary of Alpha Mare GalleryDiscover “paintography” - a new art form

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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

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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.

Time

June 17, 2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location

Alpha Mare Gallery

312 W. St. Julian St. 2nd Floor #110

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Lucas Theatre32 Abercorn St.

17jun11:00 amWurlitzer Wednesdays: Free Tours & Organ Performance

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Visit Savannah’s most historic movie palace for a theater tour and demonstration of its original 1925 Wurlitzer theatre organ. In honor of the Lucas Theatre’s recent restoration, visitors can explore

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Visit Savannah’s most historic movie palace for a theater tour and demonstration of its original 1925 Wurlitzer theatre organ. In honor of the Lucas Theatre’s recent restoration, visitors can explore the theater’s storied past as they listen to the sounds of the organ and enjoy the SCAD-produced silent short film ‘At Long Last.’ Tours begin at 11 a.m. and the organ demonstration starts at 11:30 a.m.

FREE and open to the public!

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June 17, 2026 11:00 am

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Lucas Theatre

32 Abercorn St.

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SCAD Museum of Art601 Turner Blvd, Savannah GA, 31401

17jun4:00 pm5:00 pmSCAD Museum of Art Drawing Club

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Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends,

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Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.

This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public.

To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Time

June 17, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location

SCAD Museum of Art

601 Turner Blvd, Savannah GA, 31401

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Daffin ParkVictory drive

17jun4:00 pm7:00 pmMidtown farmers market

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Weekly market produce, fruit,sweets, sauces, quail eggs, breads, candles, crafts, and more!

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Weekly market produce, fruit,sweets, sauces, quail eggs, breads, candles, crafts, and more!

Time

June 17, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Daffin Park

Victory drive

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Midtown Farmers Market Savannah, Inc.

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Everard Auctions and Appraisals2436 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA

17jun5:00 pm7:00 pmJewelry and Fashion Ladies NightJune Auction Preview

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Join us for Jewelry and Fashion Ladies Night Wednesday, June 17th, from 5-7pm. Stop by wine, hors d’oeuvres and a chance to preview the auction catalogue for the June sale

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Join us for Jewelry and Fashion Ladies Night Wednesday, June 17th, from 5-7pm. Stop by wine, hors d’oeuvres and a chance to preview the auction catalogue for the June sale in person!

We’re also open Wednesday June 17th through Saturday June 20th from 10am-5pm for preview. We look forward to seeing you!

Everard Auctions is located at 2436 Waters Ave on the corner of Waters Ave and 42nd Street. Parking and entrance at rear of building.

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June 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Everard Auctions and Appraisals

2436 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA

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Junior League of Savannah Headquarters7706 Waters Avenue Savannah, GA 31406

17jun5:30 pm7:30 pmJunior League Savannah - Open House A Women's Evening to Do a World of Good

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Hey ladies, are you ready to make a difference in Savannah? 🌟 The Junior League of Savannah is hosting an Open House on June 17th 5:30p-7:30pm and we want YOU

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Hey ladies, are you ready to make a difference in Savannah? 🌟 The Junior League of Savannah is hosting an Open House on June 17th 5:30p-7:30pm and we want YOU there! Come meet our Members, learn about the impactful work we do in our community, and discover how you can be part of something bigger. Women 21 in the greater Savannah area — including Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Statesboro, Richmond Hill, and surrounding communities — are encouraged to attend. New Member classes kick off in August and January, so now is the perfect time to learn more. Come find your people. Come do a world of good.

Time

June 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Junior League of Savannah Headquarters

7706 Waters Avenue Savannah, GA 31406

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Delaware Community Center1815 Lincoln St.

17jun6:00 pm7:00 pmWork It WednesdaysWeekly African Dance Class

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Energizing, beginner friendly African dance class open to all ages. Traditional African dance class with live drumming every other Wednesday and Afro-fusion class every other Wednesday. Explore culture and experience

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Energizing, beginner friendly African dance class open to all ages. Traditional African dance class with live drumming every other Wednesday and Afro-fusion class every other Wednesday.
Explore culture and experience well-being through social connection and physical movement.

Time

June 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Delaware Community Center

1815 Lincoln St.

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Starland Yard2411 De Soto Ave

17jun6:00 pm8:00 pmPaws On The Patio

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Paws on the Patio is a monthly community hangout designed for pet lovers, friendly dogs, local businesses, rescues, and neighbors to come together for a relaxed, social evening. Each month features

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Paws on the Patio is a monthly community hangout designed for pet lovers, friendly dogs, local businesses, rescues, and neighbors to come together for a relaxed, social evening.

Each month features a new theme along with dog-friendly activities, adoptable pets, vendor and rescue booths, food and drinks, giveaways, and a donation drive supporting local animals in need. The focus is on connection, fun, and building a welcoming community where people and pets can enjoy time together.

Hosted by TRAPS and co-hosted by Zoom Room Savannah.

Time

June 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

Starland Yard

2411 De Soto Ave

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Coastal Table & Tales408a Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401

17jun6:00 pm8:00 pmStories on a Plate | We Fancy by Jerrelle GuyMonthly Cookbook Club Gathering - Choose a recipe from our monthly book selection, prepare it at home and bring it to the shop to enjoy with other foodies!

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Fancy up your weeknights! Join us as we close out the cookbook club season with Jerrelle Guy’s We Fancy — then we’ll see you in September! Don’t miss our last Stories

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Fancy up your weeknights! Join us as we close out the cookbook club season with Jerrelle Guy’s We Fancy — then we’ll see you in September!

Don’t miss our last Stories on a Plate meeting until fall — we’re going out in style!

For June, we’ve chosen We Fancy: Simple Recipes to Make the Everyday Special by Jerrelle Guy, a Food & Wine Best Cookbook of Winter 2026 from the beloved food writer and author of the James Beard Award finalist Black Girl Baking.

At its heart, We Fancy is built around a simple but transformative idea: fanciness is a mindset. It’s about realizing you can make everyday food feel special using what you likely already have on hand — and seeing cooking not as just another task, but as a nourishing ritual to ease away the day’s stress.

The recipes feel fresh and exciting — think Nearly Instantaneous Risotto with black or roasted garlic, Double-Stacked Black Bean Burgers smashed with tortilla chips, Artichokes in the Perfect Butter Wine Sauce, and Olive Oil Brownie Pudding with chopped nuts. It isn’t about fuss, but fun — creative yet doable ideas that make dinner feel the teensiest bit more elevated.

Jerrelle Guy is an award-winning author and celebrated food photographer, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a master’s in gastronomy from Boston University. Nigella Lawson calls it “an original and imaginative book,” while Molly Yeh says it is “as much a self-improvement book as it is a cookbook.”

Come ready to share your experience cooking from the book, swap your favorite recipes, and celebrate the season together. This is our last meeting until September — so let’s make it a fancy one!

Time

June 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Coastal Table & Tales

408a Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401

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Lucas Theatre32 Abercorn St.

17jun7:30 pmGregg Allman: The Music of My SoulPremiere Event

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Join us at the Lucas Theatre for a special screening event of a new documentary celebrating music legend and longtime Savannah resident Gregg Allman. This one-night event will feature exclusive

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Join us at the Lucas Theatre for a special screening event of a new documentary celebrating music legend and longtime Savannah resident Gregg Allman. This one-night event will feature exclusive exhibits on loan from The Big House Museum in Macon, a panel discussion with the filmmakers, a special musical performance, and additional surprises. A portion of ticket proceeds will support the establishment of a Gregg Allman Endowment at SCAD, helping foster future generations of creative talent and artistic innovation.

Tickets start at $25. For more information, email scadtheaters@scad.edu.

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June 17, 2026 7:30 pm

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Lucas Theatre

32 Abercorn St.

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Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens2 Canebrake Rd, Savannah, GA 31419

18jun9:30 am10:30 amMindful Yoga for AdultsClasses are $20 and will be led by Paola Ronchetti, who has over a decade of yoga experience and has been sharing yoga with Savannah for the past two years.

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Mindful Yoga for Adults classes aim to help participants unwind and recharge while surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. These classes will be a combination of mindful movement,

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Mindful Yoga for Adults classes aim to help participants unwind and recharge while surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. These classes will be a combination of mindful movement, stretching, and relaxation techniques to help teach the body and mind to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and promote overall well-being.

Time

June 18, 2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens

2 Canebrake Rd, Savannah, GA 31419

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Alpha Mare Gallery312 W. St. Julian St. 2nd Floor #110

18jun10:00 am6:00 pmOne year anniversary of Alpha Mare GalleryDiscover “paintography” - a new art form

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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

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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.

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June 18, 2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Alpha Mare Gallery

312 W. St. Julian St. 2nd Floor #110

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Jepson Center207 W York St, Savannah, GA 31401

18jun10:30 am11:30 amArt Start: Stroller & Toddler TourBring your children of all ages to The Jepson Center June 18th for a tour, art activity, and a story!

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$5 per Child | Adults – Members: FREE | Non-Members: $12•Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an

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$5 per Child | Adults – Members: FREE | Non-Members: $12•Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play, learn, and explore Off the Coast of Paradise: Artists & Ossabaw Island, 1961 – Now!•Learn More/Register Link: https://telfair.ticketapp.org/portal/product/42/events

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June 18, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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Jepson Center

207 W York St, Savannah, GA 31401

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Two Tides Brewing Co.12 West 41st Street, Savannah, GA 31401

18jun(jun 18)12:00 pm21(jun 21)10:00 pmMahaloweenTiki Halloween Week at Two Tides Brewing

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🌴💀𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡💀🌴 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s finally here! Tiki week in June? Hell yeah! Halloween in June? Just roll with it, okay?! We’re hosting our 4th-annual Mahaloween 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵-𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁. Tiki-themed

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It’s finally here! Tiki week in June? Hell yeah! Halloween in June? Just roll with it, okay?! We’re hosting our 4th-annual Mahaloween 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵-𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁. Tiki-themed beer release, Tiki cocktails, frozen drinks, Float Coffee specials, Crispi food specials, Jell-O shots, themed movies on the small screens (taproom smol!) & more. You know the drill
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June 18, 2026 12:00 pm - June 21, 2026 10:00 pm

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Two Tides Brewing Co.

12 West 41st Street, Savannah, GA 31401

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Eastern Wharf301 Passage Way, Savannah, GA, 31401

18jun4:30 pm7:30 pmFood Truck ThursdaysGrab dinner from a local food truck at Eastern Wharf!

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Food Truck Thursdays at Eastern Wharf is a free, family-friendly event featuring local food trucks that serve a wide variety of cuisine. On Thursday, June 18, BowTie Barbecue and Chazito’s

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Food Truck Thursdays at Eastern Wharf is a free, family-friendly event featuring local food trucks that serve a wide variety of cuisine. On Thursday, June 18, BowTie Barbecue and Chazito’s will be parked at the Eastern Wharf Community Lot, located at 400 Passage Way in Savannah, Georgia.

Local favorite BowTie Barbecue serves high-quality barbeque from their scratch kitchen with hand-cut fries and small batch sauces. Chazito’s, a Latin fusion food truck featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” with Guy Fieri, crafts tasty Cuban sandwiches served with crunchy plantains.

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June 18, 2026 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Eastern Wharf

301 Passage Way, Savannah, GA, 31401

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First Bryan Baptist Church575 W. Bryan St

18jun6:00 pm7:00 pm"Yamacraw Village: History, Community and Continuity" Panel DiscussionThe Historic Savannah Foundation Lecture Series continues with a special panel discussion about Yamacraw Village!

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Historic Savannah Foundation will host a special panel discussion titled “Yamacraw Village: History, Community and Continuity” in the sanctuary of First Bryan Baptist Church, located 575 W. Bryan St. in

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Historic Savannah Foundation will host a special panel discussion titled “Yamacraw Village: History, Community and Continuity” in the sanctuary of First Bryan Baptist Church, located 575 W. Bryan St. in Savannah, Ga. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the panel discussion will start at 6 p.m. This panel discussion is free and open to the public, but advance sign-ups at myhsf.org are strongly encouraged.

Part of Historic Savannah Foundation’s ongoing lecture series, “People, Places and Stories that Define Savannah,” the Yamacraw Village panel discussion will include David S. Hamburger of Georgia Legal Services; Shana Williams from the Yamacraw Residents Council; Ellie Isaacs of Landmark Preservation Consulting, LLC.; and Georgia Benton, historian for First Bryan Baptist Church. Moderated by Historic Savannah Foundation President and CEO Collier Neeley, this panel will examine the rich history of the Yamacraw community, from its 18th-century roots to the demolition of the multicultural neighborhood in 1939 and its subsequent development as a 22-acre public housing complex in 1941.

Yamacraw Village holds deep historical importance for Savannah, reflecting national trends in urban planning and public housing while highlighting the impact on underrepresented communities. As the oldest federally funded housing project remaining in Savannah, and one of the earliest remaining in the U.S., Yamacraw Village’s current planned demolition and redevelopment raises questions about how neighborhoods and public housing communities are preserved.

The panel discussion will also highlight First Bryan Baptist Church, which was established in 1788 by Andrew Bryan while he was enslaved at Brampton Plantation. Recognized as one of the oldest Black Baptist churches in the U.S., First Bryan Baptist Church serves as a spiritual and community anchor for the neighborhood. The church’s enduring connection to the community is essential to understanding the history of Yamacraw Village. The HSF Panel Discussion will examine the importance of preserving history in Savannah, as well as a sense of place, faith and community.

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June 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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First Bryan Baptist Church

575 W. Bryan St

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