Old Fort Jackson

At Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah, generations connect to history.

Your donations help fund CHS All In initiatives, including free museum admission for families receiving public benefits, thereby removing barriers and creating opportunities for curiosity, connection, and lifelong learning at sites like Georgia State Railroad Museum.

“This museum is a participant in the Museum for All program. Because of our WIC card we got in free. This place is amazing for all kids, no matter the age. The train ride was exceptional. They were very informative and I will be stopping back by very soon with my child.” — Kayla R.

As we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary and preserve the places where history was made, we invite you to support our mission with a special gift of $250 or by becoming a sustaining donor with a recurring $25 monthly contribution.

Every gift helps expand preservation, education, and community access.

Donate: bit.ly/AnnualFundCHS

Huge thanks to Smithsonian Magazine for spotlighting Coastal Heritage Society's upcoming exhibit featuring newly restored Revolutionary War cannons.

This new exhibition - Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution - opens at Savannah History Museum on Fourth of July weekend, just in time for America’s 250th anniversary.

The cannons were recovered in 2021 from the Savannah River off the shores of Old Fort Jackson and underwent years of conservation after being in the river for about 240 years. Experts believe the cannons sank during the American Revolution.

Be among the first to see the cannons July 2 for the exhibit's opening reception. Learn more and purchase tickets here: chsgeorgia.org/america250/

Starting July 3, the exhibition will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Savannah History Museum. Plan your visit!

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Workers Dredging the Savannah River Stumbled Upon 19 Cannons That Had Been Underwater Since the Revolutionary War The centuries-old artifacts emerged from the riverbed between 2021 and 2022. Experts spent several years carefully restoring 17 of them, which will make their public debut in a new exhibition

History happened here.

Your donations help fund field trips to Coastal Heritage Society sites like Pin Point Heritage Museum, so students can connect with the stories, culture, and history that shaped our community.

“This was an awesome experience for my students. They learned so much about Gullah culture and were immersed in it. Our tour guide made it a very engaging experience, and students had the opportunity to question her and interact with her. I definitely recommend this place!” — teacher Michelle Autrey

In honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary and the places where history happened, please consider making a special gift of $250 to support preservation, education, and access for our community.

Donate here: bit.ly/AnnualFundCHS

Please note that there currently are large numbers of mosquitoes at Old Fort Jackson. Small containers of bug spray and wipes are available for purchase in our gift shop, but it also is advised to bring extra bug spray to make your visit more comfortable. We also are working with Chatham County Mosquito Control.You also can call ahead to check on the fort conditions: (912) 232-3945. Thanks for your patience.

Thank you WTOC-TV for this story (link below) highlighting Savannah’s important role in the American Revolution and the enduring significance of the 1779 Siege of Savannah, one of the war’s defining moments.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary this Fourth of July, there’s no better place to explore Savannah’s Revolutionary War story than Coastal Heritage Society’s Savannah History Museum and Old Fort Jackson. WTOC’s story highlights how the Siege of Savannah shaped the course of the war.

Join Coastal Heritage Society on July 2, 4-6PM for the opening reception of our new exhibition, Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution, featuring Revolutionary War-era cannons that spent about 240 years in the Savannah River near Old Fort Jackson before being recovered during dredging operations in 2021.

These cannons offer a visible connection to Savannah’s Revolutionary past.

Join us as we commemorate Savannah’s place in our nation’s story and kick off America 250 celebrations with history brought to life: https://chsgeorgia.org/america250/

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Thanks WJCL News for spotlighting the story behind our upcoming exhibit featuring newly restored Revolutionary War cannons just in time for America’s 250th anniversary.

The cannons were recovered in 2021 from the Savannah River off the shores of Old Fort Jackson and are now at Savannah History Museum, where they will be on exhibit starting Fourth of July weekend. The cannons underwent years of conservation in Texas after being in the Savannah River for about 240 years.

Experts believe the cannons sank to the bottom of the Savannah River during the American Revolution.

Be among the first to see the cannons July 2 for the Opening Reception of this new exhibition: Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution.

Learn more and purchase tickets here: chsgeorgia.org/america250/

https://www.wjcl.com/article/revolutionary-war-era-cannons-savannah/71486184

This weekend June 6-7th is Bank of America's Museums on Us weekend.

Cardholders can enjoy FREE general admission at participating Coastal Heritage Society sites, including:
Old Fort Jackson
Pin Point Heritage Museum (open Saturday 9AM-4PM; Closed Sunday.)
Savannah Children's Museum
Georgia State Railroad Museum
Savannah History Museum
Harper Fowlkes House (open Saturday 10AM-3PM; Closed Sunday)

Just show us your Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit/debit card + photo ID. (Cardholders only; guests no eligible)