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This past June, we traveled to Savannah, Georgia with my brother and sister-in-law-in-law Craig & Debbie Ladage We were supposed to go to Ireland last June, then it got postponed to this June. You know what happened to that! We decided not to mope. But rather to celebrate our respective anniversaries at the port of Savannah over a fun weekend in high spirits! I had been to the area before, but…

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Pirates House

The famous Pirate’s House Restaurant in Savannah has a deep history that goes all the way back to the very foundation of Georgia. It is reported to be one of the oldest buildings in the state of Georgia and is connected to “The Herb House”, which is actually the oldest building in the state. The Pirates house was constructed overlooking the Savannah River and rests on part of the original property created during the colonizing of Georgia that was called “Trustee’s Garden” The gardens were experimental gardens used to test different crops for the new world. They had the idea that Mulberry trees could be grown and used for the silk industry. Unfortunately they were frozen and did not survive. Soon it was cotton and the famous Georgia peach that won the battle of Trustee’s Garden.

If walls could talk, these walls could write a novel. As a matter of fact it is believed that The Pirates House was featured in the famous novel, “Treasure Island” by Louis Stevenson. There is a brick cellar underneath the Pirate’s House that still exists today. The cellar has a tunnel that leads out to the river, where many a man was captured and led to his unfortunate fate on a sailing ship. The Pirate’s House was an infamous Hangout for pirates and sea captains. A place that was frequented by even the likes of Blackbeard himself.

The Pirates House is one of the more famous haunted houses in Georgia Tales of lights from the top floor, where the seamen and pirates would stay are told regularly. People have reported noises and other various paranormal activity inside the house. Very few dare go into the cellar and it is reported that many employees of the now famous restaurant have had experiences with the ghosts of sea captains from long ago. There are areas of the house that even the owners will not go into alone.

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Georgia Peaches - Touring Savannah

A few years ago I took a tour of Savannah, Georgia. The structures and landscapes of Savannah are amazing. I recommend the trolley tour, as this tour actually stops as various places. My mistake was taking a bus tour, which had no stops. Most of my pictures were from walking around Savannah getting a sunburn. You can pair a Savannah tour with a Hilton Head vacation. All you have to do is take a morning departure from Harbour Town to Savannah.

A couple of must sees if you visit Savannah

1. Cathedral of Saint John

2. Washington Square

3. Forrest Gump bench (used when waiting for the bus)

4. The Savannah Cotton Exchange

5. The Pirates House

6. The Lady & Sons

Georgia became out 13th colony in 1754 (I believe) and Savannah was the first city in Georgia. Savannah has a history in regards to the revolutionary war, however I do not hold an interest in that period.

During the civil war the sea blockades issued from the Union put a damper on their economy. General Sherman seemed to be on a rampage burning settlements, well that is until he came upon Savannah. It is said that he found Savannah to be so beautiful he couldn't destroy it and instead ended up offering Savannah to President Lincoln as a Christmas gift.

Here are some of my personal photos as well links for more information

The Pirate House: The food was okay, but I did not see any ghost! http://www.thepirateshouse.com/

The Lady and Sons: Picture below - http://ladyandsons.com/

An overall great site: http://www.visit-historic-savannah.com/cotton-exchange.html

A great mini exploration vacation in Savannah resource: http://www.savannahtours.us/?event=offer.detail&offerId=308