2012 GBA tour will base in Savannah
Our 2012 annual tour will be held in Savannah, which we last visited in 2002. Note that we’re adjusting the schedule to avoid the Saint Patrick’s Day weekend: Rather than meeting from Thursday evening through Sunday morning, we will gather on Friday evening, 9 March, and tour through Monday morning, 12 March 2012. Also note that Ed Bearss will not be able to join us because he will be attending a special Sesquicentennial event in New Bern, North Carolina.
On Saturday, 10 March, we’ll focus on the seaward defenses of the city, which saw action on several occasions in 1862 and 1863. This will take us to some of the usual attractions, such as Fort Pulaski and Fort Jackson, but we also plan to visit lesser known sites, some of which have restricted access. Dinner on Saturday will be at the Savannah History Museum, operated by the Coastal Heritage Society (www.chsgeorgia.org).
On Sunday, 11 March, we’ll focus on the landward defenses that came into play in December 1864 when Federal forces approached the city at the end of the March to the Sea. While this will include the well-interpreted state park at Fort McAllister, we’ll also visit lesser known sites with seldom seen earthworks. Dinner on Sunday will be at Noble Fare (www.noblefare.com).
Monday, 12 March, will feature a walking tour of downtown Savannah’s Civil War-related sites, of which there are many. We’ll finish by noon.
The hotel will be the Courtyard by Marriott in the historic district at 415 West Liberty Street (www.savannahcourtyard.com). The GBA group rate is $169 plus tax and includes breakfast, but parking is additional, either valet at the hotel ($12 per night) or in the nearby public parking garage ($10 per night). You can make reservations at 912 373 1284 or through a special web site http://cwp.marriott.com/savdt/gabattlefieldassn/. We know the room rate is higher than on some of our other tours, but the hotel is extremely convenient to downtown and our dinner venues.
The price remains $395, but you must be a GBA member to participate. Your place is reserved when your check to GBA arrives at 7 Camden Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30309. Please plan to join us in Savannah 9-12 March 2012.
Detail Summary
Dates: March 9-12, 2012
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 415 West Liberty Street, Savannah, GA.
The GBA group rate is $169 plus tax and includes breakfast, but parking is additional, either valet at the hotel ($12 per night) or in the nearby public parking garage ($10 per night). You can make reservations at 912 373 1284 or through a special web site http://cwp.marriott.com/savdt/gabattlefieldassn/.
Price: $395. Register by sending a check to GBA at 7 Camden Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30309.
You must be a GBA member to register. See our web site for how to become a member.
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