Super Museum Sunday in Savannah, February 8

This Sunday, February 8, the Coastal Heritage Society will open the doors of all of it's museums for no charge. The museums include, the Round House Museum, Battlefield Park and Old Fort Jackson. They will open from Noon to 4 PM. I have broken down the museums, so that you can see what they are offering on Sunday.

Round House Museum

The Round House Museum is what is left of the Central Georgia Railroad, most of the buildings and machine shops were constructed in the early 1850's. What is unique is that it is one of the largest railroad museums in the country, which includes a working turn-table in the middle of the complex.

This Sunday, they will offer tours of the historic railroad cars, blacksmith demonstrations, numerous children's activities and a hard-hat preservation tour.

Battlefield Park

This park is reconstruction of a British Redoubt from the Siege of Savannah during the Revolutionary War in 1779. Visitors are able to walk through and get an understanding of military construction in the Eighteenth Century, the original was discovered not too far from the site.

On Sunday, the redoubt will be alive with history. Soldiers from the American Revolution will perform weapon demonstrations, which include musket and cannon firings. This a great venue to experience life of a soldier during the American Revolution.

Old Fort Jackson

This fort was initially constructed just before the War of 1812 and was improved in the years preceding the American Civil War. During the war, the fort was garrisoned by the Confederacy and was the Headquarters of the Savannah River Squadron.

At Fort Jackson, visitors will be able to experience Confederate garrison life through rifle and cannon demonstrations. There will also be kid's activities.

I am a member of the Coastal Heritage Society, they are very good with their programs. This weekend is suppose to be milder than the past week, so if you have no plans, make an effort to visit these gems. IT IS FREE OF CHARGE. A great way to experience some of our history from the Creative Coast.