Savannah Georgia is famous for its stunning historic architecture and unmatched Southern vibe. Basically all of it was saved from the wrecking ball by seven women, who saw the bulldozer and decided to Do Something About It.
To mark America250 – a lovely story of a group of women who decided history was important. Together, they saved one of America’s prettiest cities, and helped pioneer Historic Preservation in the process.
Join us on location at the Davenport House Museum in Savannah, to unveil America’s first monument to preservationists.
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Watch the Savannah Seven monument unveiling event HERE.
Historic Savannah Foundation Archives
Courtesy of Hetty Jardine
Courtesy of Lucy Brannen
Historic Savannah Foundation Archives
Historic Savannah Foundation Archives
Historic Savannah Foundation Archives
Danielle Hodes holds degrees in Experimental Psychology, Art History and Neuroscience, from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree in museum studies from New York University. Before assuming her current position as Executive Director of the Davenport House, Danielle has worked at the Morris-Jumel Mansion in Upper Manhattan, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and the Edith Farnsworth House.
Music featured in this episode:
“Star Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful” by the US Marine Band; “Georgia on My Mind” by Hoagie Carmichael; “Weekend Croquet” by Christian Larssen (License code: H3HTM4DLOIZQW3VJ); “Length of Light” by Amulets; “Hard Hearted Hannah the Vamp of Savannah” by Paul Whiteman Orchestra; “Cest La Vie” by All Good Folks (License code: 0HEHHMLLRPM1ERFV)
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