This was a lovely spot! They hosted the Savannah Book Fair and I loved walking around to all of the…read morespots but they plenty of seating and the Telfair art museum is right next door which I would like to visit

Really interesting historical home with great artwork! The Venice and Ottoman Empire exhibit worth…read morethe visit! Would love to have some facts on home itself on display to read. Great staff with great info!

Savannah is full of so much history and a huge part of that history is tied to the numerous squares…read morethat are located through out the historic district. Each one has it's own historic meaning. A little about Pulaski Square: At the intersection of Barnard and West Macon streets, between West Harris and West Charlton streets, you'll find Pulaski Square, one of the later developed squares which was part of the grid expansion of General Oglethorpe's city plan. It was designed in 1837 and named after Polish General Casimir Pulaski, an 18th century freedom fighter who was killed during the Siege of Savannah.

Great place to relax and read a book. Pulaski square is…read morelocated on Barnard, between Harris and Charlton Streets.

One of our favorite squares in Savannah! It's normally one of the less frequented ones which makes…read moreit perfect for photo opportunities or just to sit and enjoy the scenery. The homes in this side are lovely too, and there are a few cats that come up to say hi. Not as many bells and whistles as other squares but it's one of the most peaceful.

Another cute Savannah square. One of the 22. I thought I'd found them all, but it turns out, there…read moreare a few I hadn't been to. I loved the flowering bushes in this square!

Savannah! So charming, lovely and full of history. The hubby and I stayed in the historic downtown…read morearea which very walkable. There are 22 squares and we were located near Oglethorpe Square, resembles a small park but lots of historical significance. Oglethorpe was the founder of Georgia. The reviews by locals or Elites mention more of what the squares are, historic and architectural details all around downtown. There are lots of either walking or bus tours available. The hubby and I rode the free bus around town. Like any city, there are good parts and not so good ones. Amazing food and Southern Hospitality. There are also lots of ghost stories and places that attract those interested in "haunted" places. I heard so many awesome things about Savannah before making the trip. Would definitely love to return but would choose a month with milder temperatures.

Savannah is one of those places that just sticks with you. Walking through the historic squares…read moreunder the oak trees with the Spanish moss feels like stepping back in time. Everything is clean, scenic, and full of character. There's a great mix of history, food, and things to do. Whether you're exploring downtown, eating at local spots, or just taking it all in, it's hard not to enjoy yourself. My family and I had an awesome time and I'd go back again without thinking twice.

We were on a road trip to the Northeast and our first stop was Savannah. My husband was nice…read moreenough to find the nearby restaurant near this park so we took a stroll through the park before lunch. It is a beautiful and peaceful park with a gorgeous fountain in the middle. There were many people taking pictures of the fountain, including me!

Overjoyed to see this wonderful statue and park. A really…read moreadorable area. The park also features charming benches and those iconic trees with Spanish Moss. The fountain was on today. Very clean!! Apparently on St Patrick's Day the water will be green. I'm happy to enjoy it today. Perfect day thanks to all the hard working City planners, architects, employees, and volunteers. Both passed and present because it looks nice today because of everyone's efforts.

This square is located on Abercorn, between Taylor and Gordon Streets. It was named in honor of…read moreJohn C. Calhoun, a United States Senator from South Carolina who was known as the great orator of the south. He served as Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and the Vice President under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. This was one of the final three squares to be completed in 1851. This square is unique in that it is the only square in the City of Savannah with all of its original buildings still intact. Many of the home along the the square were built in the 1850's and 1860's in the Greek Revival style. One of the historic buildings that overlooks the square is the Massie Common School House. It was designed in the Greek Revival style by John Norris and served as Georgia's first school. General William Sherman took over the school in December of 1864 and used it as a hospital. Another historic building along the square is the Gothic Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church founded in 1868. Construction of the church began in 1875. The first phase of construction was completed in 1875 and the second floor was finished 12 years later. There are stories of this square being haunted because this square was a slave burial ground containing 1,000 graves. In 2004 a skull was discovered by utility workers outside the Massie Heritage Interpretation Center on the square's southeastern side. Slaves in the 18th century were buried in the area that is now the square when the land was on the outskirts of Savannah's city limits. Many of the bodies were moved to Laurel Grove Cemetery South but apparently they still missed a few. Points of interest near Calhoun Square includes Clary's Cafe two blocks north, famous for it's breakfast and Savannah's biggest park, Forsyth Park, is three blocks southwest from the square. Today you can sit on a bench and reflect on the history of this part of the city beneath the trees that cast their shade over this hallowed ground.

The mature Live Oak tree canopy, limbs dripping with Spanish Moss, make Calhoun Square the perfect…read moresetting for its ghost stories! Those believing in the supernatural make this Square a must see. Additionally, Calhoun Square was one of the last three squares to be laid out in 1855. James Oglethorpe's 1733 city plan was still an ongoing vision one hundred and twenty two (122) years later with its construction. John C. Calhoun, an accomplished South Carolina statesman, Vice President to John Quincy Adams and Secretary of War for the United Stares of America, was the namesake of Calhoun Square. This is an intriguing Square with original buildings surrounding the square and ghost stories involving its history. Originally, in Savannah's infancy, the property that is now Calhoun Square was beyond the city limits. At that time, this property was the resting place of approximately "1,000 slaves", according to Wikipedia Squares of Savannah. The bodies were later moved to Laurel Grove Cemetery South. However, some remains were obviously missed as utility workers found a skull in 2004 that testing revealed dated back to the 1800s. For this reason, many Ghost tours make Calhoun Square a spot to investigate, and hopefully encounter, paranormal activity. Savannah is touted as one of America's most haunted cities in the USA, and Calhoun Square is one of many intriguing ghostly places to visit due to the burial ground history. Additionally, several of the homes and Massie School facing Calhoun Square are supposedly haunted. Some interesting facts regarding the surrounding buildings: *Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church stands grandly on the southwest corner of Calhoun Square. This gothic style church was named after and a tribute to the brothers and founders of Methodism, Charles and John Wesley. First services were held in 1868. *Greek Revival style Massie School is located on the southeast corner of Calhoun Square and was Savannah's and the state of Georgia's first public school. It's namesake Peter Massie, a Scotsman, gave Savannah $5,000 to build a school for "children of the poor". Massie School opened in 1856 and educated students until 1974. *The Greek Revival style home at 432 Abercorn Street in the southeast corner of Calhoun Square has an interesting past of death, and some say the most haunted in Savannah. The home was built for civil war veteran and cotton merchant, General Benjamin J. Wilson. The family of five children moved in in 1869. His wife died sometime after of Yellow Fever, and legend has it her ghost still wonders the home. *Stories of Prohibition bootlegging and murder make up some of the history of the Espy home, built in 1900, at 421 Abercorn Street and facing the northwest corner of Calhoun Square. This home belonged to federal judge, Carl Espy, who lived a double life as a respected judge and had a thriving, secretive bootleg business. Supposedly his granddaughter tragically died in the home, and his son was found murdered here, as well.

Johnson Square was a nice place to visit while we were in town. We really like taking photos and…read morelooking around the sites and seeing everything that had to offer.

Johnson Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah. Located in the northernmost row of the city's…read morefive rows of squares, it was the first of the squares to be laid out, in 1733, and remains the largest of the 22. We loved walking around the square as well as sitting around, watching people go by....there's plenty of street parking around....some free, some metered, some inside parking garages Johnson Square is east of Ellis Square, west of Reynolds Square and north of Wright Square. Situated on Bull Street and St. Julian Street, it is named for Robert Johnson, colonial governor of South Carolina and a friend of General James Oglethorpe. Interred under his monument in the square is Revolutionary War hero General Nathanael Greene, the namesake of nearby Greene Square. Greene was a Rhode Island native who died in the South.....us being from RI, found this very interesting and eye opening. An obelisk in the center of the square serves as a memorial to General Greene. Johnson Square contains two fountains, as well as a sundial.

In the past when I thought of the Revolutionary War, I assumed that the battles were held in the…read morenorth. I tend to think of Savannah as mainly being involved in the Civil War. That is why it was so cool to find this Revolutionary War battlefield on a recent trip to Savannah. I have since learned that there was a whole southern theater to the Revolutionary War. On October 9, 1779 more than 8,000 troops over three armies fought in the Battle of Savannah. During the battle 800 troops died or were wounded making this the seconded bloodiest battle of the war. During the battle, 2.500 crown loyalists who controlled Savannah faced off against 5,500 revolutionaries who were composed of soldiers from France, America, Germany, Haiti, Poland, Scotland, Ireland, and Sweden. During the battle five columns of the Continental Army attacked the British enemy lines. When the battle ended Savannah remained with the British. Battlefield Park, located on the corner of Louisville and MLK Jr. Blvd, was purchased by the City of Savannah in 2003 and in 2005 archaeologists discovered remains of the redoubt, a fort that was created during the battle. Money was raised through private donations and today the battlefield is a memorial. The Coastal Heritage Society's Preservation Team and Archaeology Team researched and restored the battlefield. They installed historic Interpretive panels which details the history of the battle. The fort has been recreated so visitors today can see how it looked in 1779. 800 granite stones were arranged to represent the dead and wounded. If you are interested in learning more about the battle you can do so at the Savannah History Museum located across the street. They hold a program called Loyalists and Liberty which teaches about the southern campaign of the war and it is offered to school field trips. On October 9th every year at dawn, a march is held by the Coastal Heritage Society to honor their ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. Eight nations who sent troops in support of the revolution are represented to honor their sacrifice. Today the site of the battle is a public park and it is open daily for self guided tours.

Battlefield Memorial Park (BMP) is to commemorate the estimated 800 troops that were wounded or…read morepaid the ultimate sacrifice during the Revolutionary War Battle of Savannah. BMP is located on the corner of Louisville and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, between the Visitor's Center/Savannah History Museum and the Georgia Railroad Museum/Savannah Children's Museum. Eight hundred granite stones are arranged in rows of ten with our nation's flag in the middle. There is an information board to the right of it. - Parking - I am assuming that you can park at the Georgia Railroad Museum, as the memorial is at the entrance to the Museum. If not, you can park at the Visitor's Center and walk over. "We don't know them all, but we owe them all" - Anonymous.