1876: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

WHEN: Thursdays and Saturdays in October (except Saturday, October 19) at 6:30 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, October 3; Saturday, October 5; Thursday, October 10; Saturday, October 12; Thursday, October 17; Thursday, October 24; Saturday, October 26; Thursday, October 31
WHERE: Green-Meldrim House, 14 West Macon Street, Savannah, GA 31410 – on Madison Square
HOW MUCH: Admission: $20 per person. Limited attendance. Available through www.GreenMeldrimHouse.org
CONTACT: Jamie Credle, 912-233-3845; jcredle@GreenMeldrimHouse.org
WHAT ELSE: The evening performance at the historic Green-Meldrim House views the American Centennial Year -1876 – from the prospective of two great cities – Philadelphia, the site of the International Exhibition and Savannah. which experienced its most deadly yellow fever epidemic. It killed 1,066 people, or 6% of the city’s population. The Gothic Revival house will serve as the backdrop for skilled interpreters to share, in a dramatic fashion, how the events of the year were viewed and participated in by residents of Savannah. “It was the best of time; it was the worst of times!” The after-hours program will encompass music, as well as travel, invention, and politics. Featuring: Costumed interpreters; viewing the Gothic Revival house in the evening; discussions of events of a spectacular nature which happened in Savannah’s past.
Additionally: The program will last one hour.
Space is limited, and patrons are encouraged to get their tickets in advance.
The performance requires guests be able to walk up and down stairs and maneuver in low light.
Guests are encouraged to arrive on time to enjoy the full experience.