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.

🎉 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.

America is celebrating the big 2-5-0, and we’re ready for some birthday FUN! At Kelly & Company, we’re having a weeklong celebration June 30 through July 5.

>Patriotic Gear: Glasses, Accessories, and Tybee Happy T-Shirts, of course!
**You can tie-dye your own shirt on Tie-Dye Tuesday, wash it on Wednesday, and wear it all weekend long! Check out our “Tybee Happy Tie-Dye Tuesdays” event for more details**
>Star Spangled Specials: On Bags, Jewelry & More!
>Land of the Freebies: Something Different Every Day! Including sweet treats, stickers, and a prize wheel! No purchase necessary!

Happy Birthday, America!

*The festive fun will take place during regular business hours, which are 11am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday. And 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

🕙 Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5 | 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM

🎆 This Fourth of July weekend, walk among the shadows of history and celebrate the birth of our nation with a compelling morning journey through Bonaventure Cemetery. Beneath the cool, early canopy of centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss, we will uncover the deep-rooted patriotic legacy of Savannah’s most iconic “City of the Dead.”

🦅 From Revolutionary War patriots and early American founders to heroes of global conflicts, our special holiday walking tours highlight the profound stories of those who fought for, built, and shaped the American story. It is a beautiful, inspiring, and deeply moving way to honor Independence Day weekend in the heart of the historic South.

📍 Event Details

🗓️ Dates: Friday, July 3 | Saturday, July 4 | Sunday, July 5
🕙 Tour Times: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM daily
⏳ Duration: Approximately 2 Hours
🏛️ Host: Bonaventure Cemetery Tours®

🤝 Meeting Point

🕍 We will gather inside the Historic Jewish Entrance Gateway.
🗺️ Address: 330 Bonaventure Road, Savannah, GA 31404
🚗 Parking: On-site parking is available near the front of the cemetery.

👟 Planning Your Visit

To ensure a comfortable and peaceful holiday weekend experience:

👋 Early Arrival: We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early to find parking and check in with your guide.

☀️ Beat the Summer Heat: Our early morning slots (8 AM and 10 AM) are specifically timed to catch the coolest temperatures and the most magnificent morning light filtering through the trees.

👟 Footwear: Please wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for natural, historic dirt and gravel pathways.

📸💧 Essentials: The July sun can be intense—we highly recommend bringing a cold bottle of water, sunscreen, and your camera to capture the breathtaking monuments.

🎟️ Booking Information

To preserve an intimate, respectful, and highly engaging environment, our holiday weekend tour capacities are strictly limited.

⚠️ ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
🌐 Book Online: www.BonaventureCemeteryTours.com
📞 Call to Reserve: 912-292-0960

Hosted by the Midtown Savannah Parents Group and our AMAZING local volunteers and sponsors, this is THE community event you don’t want to miss!
Show off your patriotic spirit with costumes and decorations to compete for the titles of Best Bike or Wagon, Patriotic Pet, Most Creative Costume and Best Group Costume! There will be food trucks, but don’t forget to bring your own picnic for after the parade.
FREE registration kicks off at 9:45 AM under the pavilion. Line up starting at 10:15 AM and the parade kicks off at 10:30 AM sharp – but remember, NO MOTOR VEHICLES ALLOWED!
Grab your red, white, and blue and let’s celebrate like it’s 1776!
See you there!

Sister sites Fort Morris Historic Site and McAllister State Historic Park are hosting Independence Day Celebrations.

At Fort Morris, visitors will experience historic black powder weapon-firing demonstrations each hour, living history programs, old-fashioned toys and games, sack races, jump rope, beanbags, and more! FREE ADMISSION thanks to Friends of Fort Morris.

And at Fort McAllister, step back in time and commemorate the 250th Independence Day with the spirit of 1864! For the first time and 250th only, there will be a special visit from Claude-Étienne Minié, the French military instructor and inventor famous for solving the problem of designing a reliable muzzle-loading rifle by inventing the Minié ball in 1849, and the Minié rifle in 1849. This traditional celebration is filled with captivating living history demonstrations, musket round-making, old-timey games, and an artillery display! Visitors to both sites will receive a special commemorative wooden coin, while supplies last.

WHERE:
Fort Morris Historic Site
2559 Fort Morris Road
Midway, GA 31320

Fort McAllister State Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Admission is free to Fort Morris and $8-$12 per person at Fort McAllister. Visitors to Fort McAllister receive a discount of $4 when they visit Fort Morris’s celebration earlier in the day! Make sure to tell them you plan to visit Fort McAllister to receive your coupon.

Children ages five and under are free. Please visit gastateparks.org/fortmcallister and gastateparks.org/fortmorris for additional information.

ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER STATE HISTORIC PARK:
Located close to I-95 south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, this scenic park showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads but did not fall until 1864—ending General William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea.” Visitors can explore the grounds with cannons, a hot shot furnace, bombproof barracks, palisades and more, while a Civil War museum contains artifacts, a video and gift shop.
Nestled among giant live oaks, Spanish moss and salt marsh, this park is a beautiful location for camping, fishing, boating and picnicking. Seven cabins sit on stilts near the marsh, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The shaded campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp, fishing dock and nature trail. A large picnic area offers river views and playgrounds, while another boat ramp provides access to the Ogeechee River.
For more information, visit gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister.

ABOUT FOR MORRIS HISTORIC SITE:
When the Continental Congress convened in 1776, the delegates recognized the importance of a fort to protect their growing seaport from the British. Soon afterwards, a low bluff on the Medway River at Sunbury was fortified and garrisoned by 200 patriots. When the British demanded the fort’s surrender on November 25, 1778, the defiant Col. John McIntosh replied, “Come and take it!” The British refused and withdrew back to Florida. Forty-five days later, they returned with a superior force, and on January 9, 1779, Fort Morris fell after a short but heavy bombardment.
Under the name of Fort Defiance, this bulwark was once again used against the British during the War of 1812, and Sunbury’s harbor was guarded by armed barges. Today, visitors can stand within the earthwork remains and view scenic Saint Catherines Sound. A museum and film describe the colonial port of Sunbury and the site’s history.
Visitors may borrow binoculars and a field guide to go birding. Downy woodpeckers, pileated woodpeckers, goldfinches, wood storks, painted buntings, great egrets and many other coastal species can be seen.
For more information, visit gastateparks.org/fortmorris.

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Join us for an amazing Black History Bus tour! guided by acclaimed Author and Historian Rita Fuller-Yates, this amazing tour takes you on a journey through the streets of Savannah to visit over 20 sites! Each tour features videos, photos, sound effects, props, and great music to support our journey. This is a tour experience like no other in Savannah! book online at SavannahBlackHistoryTours.com

This program provides a calm, open studio approach with guidance in drawing and painting by an experienced instructor and is open to all veterans. No prior experience making art is needed. Veterans may also participate in occasional tours of major exhibitions at the Museum. This studio program provides studio space for artists to work independently but with a teacher on hand to provide guidance when requested.

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.

## Savannah Rocks July 4th Handmade Night Market

Keep the night going after the fireworks.

Join us downtown for the **Savannah Rocks July 4th Handmade Night Market**, an after-dark market celebrating local makers, artists, and creative weirdos in the heart of Savannah.

Wander through a curated mix of handmade goods, art, jewelry, candles, crystals, vintage-inspired treasures, oddities, décor, accessories, and one-of-a-kind pieces from local vendors. Grab a drink, stroll downtown, shop small, and make a whole night of it beside Ellis Square and City Market.

Whether you’re out for the fireworks, walking around downtown, or looking for something more interesting than the usual tourist shuffle, come by and see what Savannah’s local makers are bringing to the table.

**Savannah Rocks July 4th Handmade Night Market**
**Date:** Saturday, July 4, 2026
**Time:** 6 PM – Midnight
**Location:** Savannah Rocks / Esoterica
**Address:** 33 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA
Beside City Market / near Ellis Square

Featuring handmade goods, local artists, jewelry, art, candles, crystals, oddities, décor, accessories, gifts, treasures, drinks, and more.

Come for the fireworks. Stay for the finds.

Eastern Wharf will host a special July 4th celebration featuring a free community concert by Savannah’s favorite big band, the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, on Saturday, July 4th from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Park at Eastern Wharf, the largest public green space on the Savannah River. The annual event in The Park at Eastern Wharf, which began in 2023, has become one of Savannah’s most beloved Independence Day celebrations.

The July 4th festivities will kick off at 6 p.m. with a “Summer of Soul” theme featuring curated house music by Savannah Stopover, followed by a special New Orleans style second-line parade, which will wind through The Park at Eastern Wharf and feature a brass band procession with the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra and other special guests. Attendees are encouraged to bring traditional parade props, including parasols, handkerchiefs and festive July 4th attire. Mardi Gras-style beads, doubloons and additional items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The full Equinox Orchestra will take the stage at 7:30 p.m.

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra is known for high-energy shows featuring great songs, original arrangements and impressive musicianship. Inspired by the style and swagger of legendary entertainers Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr., bandleaders Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson bring a rich camaraderie and Southern charm to the stage. Audiences across America and around the world have fallen in love with the group’s interpretations of the Great American songbook and performances of favorite melodies from Motown, country, folk and rock genres, serving up a musical banquet that feeds every soul.

Following the concert, Savannah’s Waterfront will put on a dazzling fireworks show perfectly synched to patriotic tunes at approximately 9:30 p.m. The Savannah Riverwalk along The Park at Eastern Wharf offers prime views of the fireworks display.

General admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and small, personal coolers to enjoy the live music performance and festivities.

Limited VIP tickets are currently available on Eventbrite for $75, which include prime concert viewing as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and canned cocktails. 21 wristbands and ID are required for access to the VIP area.

Local food trucks Ark Royal Burgers, Chazitos, It’s a Jerk Shack, Low Country Lobster, Naked Dog, Pink Elephant BBQ, The Big Cheese, Naked Cone and Kona Ice will be on-site. In addition, beer, wine and canned cocktails will be available for purchase from mobile bar Lowcountry Taps.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Savannah with Liberty on the Rooftop at Waving Girl, an exclusive Independence Day celebration featuring one of the city’s premier rooftop fireworks viewing experiences. From 6–11PM on July 4th, guests will enjoy live music, stunning panoramic views of Savannah’s waterfront and fireworks display, and an elevated holiday atmosphere seven stories above the city. Tickets are $80 per person and include a three-course prix fixe dinner along with two specialty cocktails. Additional cocktails, beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Whether you’re looking for the best place to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Savannah or planning a memorable night out with friends, Liberty on the Rooftop offers an unforgettable way to celebrate America’s birthday. This 21 event has limited availability, so reserve your spot early.

There’s something rotten coming to the castle this summer! Enjoy this laugh-until-you-cry musical following playwrights struggling to make it in England at the height of Shakespeare’s career. Presented by SCT Encore, our young adult theatre program dedicated to creating well-rounded theatre makers by providing a nurturing introduction to mature themes & content. This show is best suited for ages 13
To purchase tickets, donate to our Build the Next Stage fund, or stay updated, visit our website savannahchildrenstheatre.org!

Enjoy a semi-private setting with premium views of the fireworks display, commemorative Fourth of July tumblers, and festive take-home favors.

Start Time: 8:00 PM
Fireworks: 9:30 PM

Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Champagne, followed by a curated cheese pairing featuring the following wines:
– Westin Harbor Light Sauvignon Blanc (private selection from the Knuttel Family, California)
– Westin Harbor Light Pinot Noir (private selection from the Knuttel Family, California)
– Bravium Chardonnay – Russian River Valley, California
– Iron and Sand Cabernet Sauvignon – Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

The tasting includes one glass of each wine, thoughtfully paired with cheeses to highlight each selection’s character and flavor profile.

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.