Honor & Heritage: Memorial Day Weekend at Bonaventure 🇺🇸🌿
Presented by Bonaventure Cemetery Tours®

Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25 | 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM 🕙🕑

This Memorial Day weekend, join us for a powerful journey through Savannah’s “City of the Dead.” While Bonaventure is famous for its haunting beauty, it is also a place of profound national remembrance. Under the shade of ancient oaks, we will walk the hallowed ground where generations of heroes, veterans, and visionaries now rest. 🎖️🕊️

Our special holiday tours offer a unique perspective on the men and women who served and shaped our country. From the Revolutionary War to modern-day service, discover the stories of valor and the beautiful Victorian monuments dedicated to those who gave their all. It is an afternoon of history, gratitude, and breathtaking scenery. 🌳✨

Event Details 📍

Dates: Friday, May 22 | Saturday, May 23 | Sunday, May 24 | Monday, May 25 🗓️

Tour Times: 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM daily 🕒

Duration: 2 Hours ⏳

Host: Bonaventure Cemetery Tours® 🏛️

Meeting Point 🤝

Tours gather Inside the Jewish Entrance at the Star of David Columns. You will find this iconic meeting spot situated between the Main Office and the Restrooms. 🕍✨

Address: 330 Bonaventure Road, Savannah, GA 31404 🗺️

Parking: Convenient on-site parking is available. 🚗

Planning Your Visit 👟

To make the most of your holiday weekend experience:

Check-In: Please arrive at the Star of David columns 10–15 minutes early to check in with your guide. 👋

Comfort: We recommend comfortable walking shoes for our historic, natural pathways. 👟

Essentials: The Savannah sun can be warm in May—please bring water and your camera. 📸💧

Atmosphere: This is a family-friendly tour designed for those who appreciate history and peaceful reflection. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 🎟️

Memorial Day weekend is one of our most popular times of the year. To ensure an intimate and high-quality experience, tour capacities are limited. Book your reservation in advance to guarantee your place. 🌳👥

Celebrate the Legacy:
🌐 Book Online: www.BonaventureCemeteryTours.com
📞 Call to Reserve: 912-292-0960

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, and presenting sponsor VyStar, honor and remember the 26,000 airmen of the Eighth Air Force in World War II who never returned home with Flags for the Fallen: 26,000 Flags | One Mission.

This unique memorial flag garden of remembrance includes a 48-star American flag for each of the 26,000 men lost. The men of the Eighth in WWII served and were buried, under this flag.

The public is invited to experience the garden from May 22 through Memorial Day, May 25, 2026.

The mission of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is to preserve and share the stories of the heroes of the Eighth; each of these flags represents a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Volunteer Sign-up form: https://forms.gle/qATZv8sSrAYZ97nXA

Individual Sponsorship form: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/i3Cm6w?vid=1i3scm

Corporate Sponsorship: please contact the museum at flags@mightyeighth.org

Memorial Day Weekend: The Spirits of Savannah
Presented by Sixth Sense Savannah® Ghost Tours

Join Sixth Sense Savannah® this Memorial Day weekend for an unforgettable journey into the shadows of America’s most haunted city. As we honor the past, we invite you to walk the line between history and mystery, exploring the restless spirits and chilling legends that define the Hostess City.

Whether you’re a seasoned paranormal enthusiast or a curious newcomer, our expert guides will lead you through the moss-draped squares and past the storied mansions where the veil is thinnest.

📅 Event Dates & Times

Friday, May 22nd – Monday, May 25th
Tours depart nightly at:

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:30 PM

👻 What to Expect

Our signature walking tours are immersive experiences that blend researched history with first-hand paranormal accounts. You’ll hear the secrets of Savannah’s most infamous locations, from tragic mansions to the eerie legends surrounding the city’s oldest hospitals and squares.

🎟️ Booking Information

Advance Booking is Required. Due to the holiday weekend, tours fill up quickly. Secure your spot in the shadows today:

💻 Book Online: www.6thsenseworld.com

📞 Book by Phone: 866-666-3323

📍 Meeting Location: Tours depart from the corner of Abercorn and Jones Streets.

⏰ Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your guide.

👟 Attire: Wear comfortable walking shoes—the spirits don’t mind the rain, and neither do we!

Experience the authentic paranormal realm of Sixth Sense Savannah. Don’t wait—reserve your journey into the unknown today!

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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.

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Mighty Talk series is proud to present author Jan Cress Dondi, who will be discussing her bestselling book The Navigator’s Letter. This program will take place on May 24th at 1:00 pm at the museum as part of the Flags for the Fallen weekend programming.

The program is free to the public, but please register at https://forms.gle/7qBGm5TYxBqLud7w8

About the Book
A USA Today Bestseller, The Navigator’s Letter reveals one of the most audacious and overlooked World War II stories. It chronicles a dangerous U.S. Army Air Force campaign through the voices of two airmen bound by duty—and one woman, forming a deeply human narrative. A gripping blend of military history and war biography, it captures brotherhood, love, and sacrifice.

One of the riskiest air raids of World War II occurred on August 1, 1943, over the oil fields at Ploesti, Romania—Nazi Germany’s primary fuel source. The Allies believed that the destruction of Hitler’s oil refineries would shorten the war. Using an untested strategy, it was worth the gamble, but the mission did not go according to plan—with 53 aircraft and 532 crewmen lost, it was the costliest US air raid of the war.

A true story, The Navigator’s Letter is a tale of uncanny coincidences: two friends from the same small Illinois town; both joined the Air Corps; both became navigators; both were assigned to B-24 Liberators; both flew missions over Europe; both of their planes were forced down over Ploesti; and both went missing-in-action.

Intertwined with events of WWII, the story follows the two B-24 navigators coursing through wartime, both with ties to the same woman. Their lives unfurl with the Air Force’s darkest day, Operation Tidal Wave. It was the first-ever zero-altitude air raid followed by multiple high-altitude raids culminating in Operation Reunion, the largest evacuation by air in history with the Tuskegee Airmen of the 332nd Fighter Group flying escort repatriating 1,162 POWs from Romania back to American air bases in Italy.

About the Author
Jan Cress Dondi has a BS from the University of Georgia, conducted post-graduate studies at the University of Alaska, and has done research and legal writing for decades. She lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Based on the hit animated Disney film, this live theatre spectacular is filled with incredible music, dancing, special effects & fun for the whole family. This timeless story of love & acceptance is sure to melt even the coldest of hearts!

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Mighty Talk series is proud to present editor Bob Korkuc, who will be discussing his book Life of the 381st Bomb Group: The World War II Diary of Eighth Air Force Chaplain James Good Brown. This program will take place on May 24th at 2:30 pm at the museum as part of the Flags for the Fallen weekend programming.

The program is free to the public, but please register at https://forms.gle/2iU4oTGC1Jg3vYjy5

About the Book
While working on his first book, Bob Korkuc became intimately familiar with the 381st Bombardment Group of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and met the group’s chaplain, James Good Brown. Brown kept a diary during his time with the bomb group (1943 to 1945) in which he chronicled the daily experiences of the men.

Years after the war, Brown self-published his diary, which today is hard to find. Through his friendship with Brown, Korkuc gained access to and chose to edit the original document so that more readers might appreciate this insightful wartime eyewitness account.

Serving in his early forties alongside men twenty years his junior—whom he called the “Mighty Men of the 381st”—Brown took part in morning briefings, shared meals with crews, and anxiously awaited their return from dangerous daylight bombing missions. Flying as a noncombatant, an unnecessary eleventh crewmember, Brown describes his own observations of a Flying Fortress combat mission over Germany. Writing with extraordinary candor, Brown documents the inner workings of a bomb group that flew 297 combat missions over Europe, providing vivid character assessments of his fellow airmen and capturing both their victories and devastating losses.

In addition to judiciously editing Brown’s original diary for readability, Korkuc created a unique appendix, which reveals the fate of every airman who served with Brown. The immediacy of Brown’s narration combined with Korkuc’s meticulous editing make this a promising new resource for scholars and general readers alike.

About the Author
Bob Korkuc is an electrical engineer and the author of Finding a Fallen Hero: The Death of a Ball Turret Gunner. During the research and writing of this book, Korkuc became a student of the 381st Bomb Group and was privileged to learn about their exploits during World War II.

Enjoy music by Georg Telemann, Wolfgang Mozart, and others! This ensemble makes a return to perform for the second time as a part of the Music on Madison Square series with a larger group of performers and more period instruments for you to enjoy.

WHAT: Teatime at the Meldrims
WHEN: Mondays in April and May (April 13, 27; May 11, 18, 25) at 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Green-Meldrim House
HOW MUCH: $22.50. Tickets purchased through the website.
DESCRIPTION: Experience an early 20th Century tea with friends of the Meldrim family. Discuss the events of the day, enjoy convivial conversation – all over a relaxing cup of tea and delicious treats! Living history, extraordinary house!

Classic Summer Activity Tybee Vibes = FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Tybee Happy Tie-Dye Tuesdays are back for the summer! Join us for some Dye-It-Yourself Fun! Get crafty and tie-dye a Tybee Happy t-shirt for a completely one-of-a-kind Tybee treasure!

100% Cotton White T-Shirt, printed with Tybee Happy design
Youth XS—XL: $24
Adult S—XL: $28
Adult XXL, XXXL: $30

No tickets or reservations—we operate on a first come, first served basis. Tie-dye supplies and assistance will be provided under the tent directly in front of Kelly & Company. You’ll leave with your t-shirt in a gallon baggie—the dye needs to set before you rinse & wash at home. Wash instructions are included, too.

*This is an outdoor event—rain dates will be coordinated if needed. Check our social media for schedule changes.

**Kelly & Company is the home of all things Tybee Happy! If you’re searching for us, the business is “Kelly & Company.” The shirts say “Tybee Happy.”

Please click the “Learn More” link for more info, including FAQs!

Phytoplankton are enormously important for life on Earth. They serve as the base of ocean food webs and supply much of the world’s oxygen. Learn more about these microscopic plants and the organisms that eat and infect them during a live Evening at Skidaway Q&A with Dr. Sean Anderson, a postdoctoral researcher in the Cohen Lab at the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography.

Speaker: Dr. Sean Anderson
Topic: “Tiny Plants, Big Impact: Phytoplankton and the Ocean’s Microbial Food Web”
Location: SkIO Library Auditorium, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: Welcome reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Talk starts at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Questions?
Contact Jackson Schroeder, PR & communications coordinator.

Email: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu
Phone: (912) 598-2325

Turning Connectionsinto Achievements
Discover a group that elevates your business through strategic connections, productive meetings, and exclusive benefits. With state-of-the-art software, we track the success of our group’s to ensure tangible results.

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.

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

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.

Tuscany is a dream destination for steak lovers, renowned for its iconic Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak). In this immersive class, guests will explore the rich tradition of Tuscan grilling, learning about various cuts of steak and the techniques that bring out their best flavor. The experience is complemented by classic Northern Italian sides like pillowy gnocchi, seasonal grilled vegetables, and creamy polenta. A rustic, hearty dinner that captures the soul of Tuscany.

Interested in expanding your business through federal contracting? Join the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce for a special, hands‑on workshop designed to help local businesses navigate the process of doing business with the U.S. Army at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Air Field.

Whether you’re new to government contracting or looking to better position your business for future opportunities, this workshop will provide practical guidance, insider insight, and the chance to ask questions directly to the experts who manage these contracts.

Attendees will learn:
What goods and services Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Air Field are actively seeking
How to register and become an approved federal vendor
Rules, requirements, and compliance considerations for government contracting
Tips for strengthening your business’s readiness and competitiveness
Answers to your specific questions from contracting professionals
This is a valuable opportunity for Chamber members to connect, learn, and explore how to tap into one of our region’s largest economic drivers. Space may be limited—early registration is encouraged.

Morning and afternoon sessions available!