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Fall in Savannah is the season for giving thanks. Described as a living museum, every day at The Presidents’ Quarters Inn we celebrate Savannah’s true southern hospitality and mannerly people - helping to tell its captivating stories, and showcasing its history, architecture, politics and artful living to leisure and business visitors. Click here for things to do in Savannah during September, October, November and December.
Travel reviews point to historic Savannah’s grand appeal as a Top 10 Travel+Leisure city in the US for 2009; “Most Mannerly City.” 2009, School of Protocol and Etiquette; "Top 25 City for the Arts" - American Style Magazine, May 2009; "Best Romantic Getaway" - Travel + Leisure Magazine, February 2009; "Best Southern City" - Southern Living Magazine, January 2009; "Top 10 American Travel Destination" - Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, August 2008; "Top 10 Cities in the US and Canada" - Travel + Leisure Magazine, July 2008.
The Savannah Conventions and Visitor’s Bureau points to richly diverse Savannah stories -- The Walking City, The Garden City, The Inn City, The Dining City and The Festival City where The Arts Are Alive!
A Little Known Fact: The William Washington Gordon II family entertained William H. Taft, America’s 27th President, twice (1909 and 1912) in their Savannah home, the Wayne-Gordon House. Low’s father built one of The Presidents’ Quarters Inn townhouses around 1855 and was President of the Central of Georgia Railroad. See: President William Howard Taft arrived in Savannah -- November 4-6, 1909.
Sep 19-26: Savannah Jazz Festival. Free, thanks to City Cultural Affairs
Sep 23: * First Day of Autumn (Average Savannah weather: 75°F). Visit lyricist of “Autumn Leaves” Johnny Mercer statue in Ellis Square & grave in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Sep 24: SCAD Gallery Hop
Sep 25: Educational Day Trip to Ossabaw Island, full-day tour
Sep 26: Gold Star Mother's Day
Sep 26: * Good Neighbor Day (4th Sunday in September). We recommend a special “Sunday in Savannah”. 50% off Sunday on 3-day weekend.
Sep 27: World Tourism Day
Sep 29: Train Wrecks concert, Johnny Mercer Theatre
Sep 30 - Oct 2: Art Materials Trade Show, River Club, SCAD
October: * National Dessert Month.
October: Polish American History Month. We recommend a visit to Pulaski Square and Fort Pulaski, named for General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born Revolutionary War hero regarded as the father of the American Calvary. General Pulaski’s monument is in Monterey Square. Pulaski died of wounds received 9th of October 1779 while fighting with the Pulaski Legion in the Siege of Savannah. The Battle of Savannah marker is on MLK Blvd near Louisville Road.
Oct TBD: Pig Roast, Ossabaw Island
Oct 1: Quai des Brumes (1938), Port of Shadows, Lucas Theatre
Oct 1-3: Oktoberfest on the River, Bavarian culture on Savannah River Street
Oct 8: Folkfest in Ellis Square, 7-11 pm, Savannah Folk Music Festival
Oct 9: Georgia Bike Summit
Oct 10: Picnic in the Park, 3 - 9 pm in Forsyth Park, City of Savannah
Oct 10: 2nd Sunday Bonaventure Foundation tours
Oct 10: Savannah Folk Music Festival Finale Concert, 2-7:30 pm, Grayson Stadium
Oct 11: *Columbus Day, Federal Holiday
Oct 16: St. Vincent's Tour of Homes & Tea
Oct 16: World Food Day. We recommend dinner at Alligator Soul or Leoci’s
Oct 16: National Boss Day and Sweetest Day
Oct 22: The Dream of Gerontius, Savannah Philharmonic, Cathedral of St. John
Oct 23: 20th Annual Historic Savannah Foundation Gala
Oct 24: Chamber Concert II, Savannah Philharmonic, Skidaway Island Methodist
Oct 24: Mother-In-Law Day and United Nations Day
Oct 29 – November 7: Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival
Oct 30 – Nov 6: Savannah Film Festival, SCAD at Trustees Theatre
Oct 31: (4th Sunday each October) Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival ™, Forsyth Park
Oct 31: Halloween ** And, Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday
Nov 2: * U.S.A. Election Day, 1st Tuesday after 1st Monday in November annually.
Nov 4-6: GeekEnd 2010
Nov 4: * National Candy Day. We recommend a visit to Savannah River Street Sweets!
Nov 5-7: Noritake warehouse sale, Port Wentworth
Nov 7: Daylight Savings Time ends.
Nov 11: *Veterans Day & Armistice Day, Federal Holiday
Nov 11-18: Modern Masters of the Smithsonian, Telfair Museum of Art
Nov 13: Sadie Hawkins Day, a great day to celebrate Johnny Mercer! The pseudo-holiday originated in Al Capp's classic hillbilly comic strip, Li'l Abner (1934–1977).
Nov 14: 2nd Sunday Bonaventure Foundation tours
Nov 14: Annual Tribute Concert to Johnny Mercer, Civic Center, Johnny Mercer Theater
Nov 17: * Homemade Bread Day. We recommend a trip to Harris Baking Co. for Sam Harris’ artisan bread!
Nov 18: * Last Day of Classes. SCAD
Nov 19: International Men's Day
Nov 20: Savannah Children’s Book Festival, 10 am- 4 pm, Forsyth Park
Nov 25: * Thanksgiving Day in the U.S., celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November. We recommend Thanksgiving Day Brunch at the Aqua Star Restaurant on Hutchison Island. Enjoy the ride (free) on the Savannah River ferry, leaving from River Street.
Nov 26: * National Cake Day. The inn will be serving top Savannah chef’s specialty cakes.
Nov 25: Black Friday. We recommend boutique and antique shopping in the Savannah historic district.
Dec 1: * National Pie Day. We recommend artisan Pecan Pie for Two from Harris Baking Co. or a homemade Apple Pie from Leopold’s!
Dec 2: *Chanukah. All Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the date shown.
Dec 8: * National Brownie Day. We recommend a stop at Back in the Day Bakery for a delicious artisan chocolate brownie!
Dec 12: 2nd Sunday Bonaventure Foundation tours
Dec 13: * National Cocoa Day. We recommend a stop at Gallery Espresso on Chippewa Square for a Hot Chocolate Steamer, yum!
Dec 16: * Boston Tea Party Anniversary (1773). We recommend lunch at Savannah Tea Room or Gryphon Tea Room.
Dec 16: * National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. We recommend a stop at Wright Square Chocolatier Café on Wright Square.
Dec 17-18: Christmas with the Philharmonic, Cathedral of St. John
FALL 2011
Nov 5-6, 2011: Rock 'n' Roll Marathon (@RunRocknRoll)
Nov 9-12, 2011: Southeastern College Art Conference. Contact Sandra Reed.
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