The Coastal Museums Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the following programs taking place during the month of March!  CMA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit membership organization comprised of nearly 40 museums from Statesboro to the Golden Isles, including Savannah and surrounding coastal counties. It is dedicated to serving its members by providing a forum for networking, discussing issues impacting the museum community, exchanging ideas and experiences, and facilitating professional development.

Our community boasts a wealth of cultural, historical, and educational resources and the Coastal Museums Association encourages everyone to celebrate the coming of spring by taking advantage of the many opportunities available this month! 

For more information about CMA, please visit our website at www.gacoastalmuseums.org or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Please contact individual sites with questions regarding specific events.

 

 

March 2-18, 2010

Diesel Train Rides at the Roundhouse

Tuesdays through Sundays

Enjoy a ride on our passenger car powered by our diesel engine and learn more about an important piece of Savannah's history- the Central of Georgia Railroad. Rides will be offered everyday, Tuesdays - Sundays from March 2nd to March 18th.

Train Ride Schedule:

11am, 1pm, 2pm; Sundays 1pm, 2pm (Train rides are added as needed.)

To learn more about our other activities at the Roundhouse, how you can hop on board alongside the engineer, and additional info please call 912.651.6823

 

 

March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 24

Isaiah Davenport House Museum

“Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s”

The Isaiah Davenport House Museum presents “Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s” – Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere of the Isaiah Davenport House Museum .

Thursday, Friday and one Wednesday afternoons in March (March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25) at 5 p.m.

The Museum is located at 324 E. State Street, Savannah -- the corner of State and Habersham Streets.  For information or reservations call 912/236-8097 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Reservations must be received 24 hours in advance. Admission is: $18 per adult, $14 for students ages 8 to 17. There is a 14 person maximum per program.

 

 

March 5-6, 2010

Old Fort Jackson Overnight Camp

The tradition continues! The Coastal Heritage Society invites families to spend the night in Georgia's oldest brick fortification Friday, March 5, 2010 - Saturday, March 6, 2010 6:00pm - 8:30am.  Participants receive a haversack with supplies for little soldiers and get to explore the fort by candlelight, enjoy crafts, stories, and s'mores over the campfire. Dinner and breakfast included. Be sure to bring sleeping bags! Some sleeping accommodations may be available inside the fort on a first come, first serve basis, so guests are encouraged to bring tents.

Active CHS Members received $5 off each ticket price. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $45 per child (ages 4 and up) / $35 per adult

 

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 912.651.6823 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

 

March 10, 2010

Story Time at the Roundhouse

Roundhouse Railroad Museum

Our monthly family friendly event featuring fun crafts and stories for kids with a theme related to the season will take place on Wednesday, March 10, 2009 10:00am - 11:00am. We kindly ask that you register with us to ensure that we have enough supplies and refreshments for each child who attends.

Tickets/Cost: $4.00 per child with regular adult admission For more information, or to register call 912.651.6823 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 14, 2010

Bonaventure Historical Society

Tours of Bonaventure Cemetery

The Bonaventure Historical Society offers free tours of Bonaventure Cemetery on the 2nd Sunday of each month.  Tours are offered at 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00 P.M.  2010 tour dates are as follows:  March 14; April 11; May 9th; June 13; July 11; August 8; Sept 12; Oct 10; Nov 14; and Dec 12, 2010.  Bonaventure Cemetery is located at 330 Bonaventure Road, Thunderbolt, GA 31404-3222.

 

 

March 18, 2010

Interpreting the Gullah/Geechee Heritage in the 21st Century

Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, 7:00 P.M.

Lecture by Emory Campbell, President of the National Gullah-Geechee Heritage Corridor Commission, followed by a brief discussion with members of the Corridor Commission, to promote a new book from University of Georgia Press, African-American Life in the Georgia Lowcountry: The Atlantic World and the Gullah Geechee.   Presented in partnership with the University of Georgia Press, the Ossabaw Island Foundation, the Ossabaw Education Alliance, and the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum.  Project funding provided in part by the City of Savannah.

Free and open to the public.  Book sale to follow program.  Call 912-651-2125 ext.40 for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 19 – April 18, 2010

Steam Train Rides at the Roundhouse

Spring Steam Days begin at the Roundhouse! Enjoy a ride on our passenger car powered by our steam engine and learn more about an important piece of Savannah's history- the Central of Georgia Railroad. Rides will be offered everyday, Tuesdays - Sundays from March 19th to April 18th.

Train Ride Schedule:

11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Sundays 1pm, 2pm

(Train rides are added as needed.)

To learn more about our other activities at the Roundhouse, how you can hop on board alongside the engineer, and for additional info please call 912.651.6823.

 

 

 

March 27, 2010 2:00 PM

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum

U.S. Army Strings Concert

Savannah Music Festival and the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum present The U.S. Army Strings in a FREE concert for the entire family on March 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Please call 912-234-3378 ext. 111 for reservations.