Savannah, GA

Local Events

Reenactments, heritage festivals, and living history programs — experience the Revolution where it happened.

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Oct

ReenactmentFeatured

Siege of Savannah Commemoration and Reenactment

Savannah Battlefield Memorial Park (Spring Hill Redoubt), Savannah, GA

Annual commemoration of the October 1779 Franco-American Siege of Savannah, one of the bloodiest assaults of the Revolutionary War. The event features living history demonstrations, musket and artillery firings, period encampments, and wreath-laying ceremonies honoring the allied soldiers who fell during the assault on Spring Hill Redoubt, including Count Casimir Pulaski.

FreeHeld on or near October 9, the anniversary of the 1779 assault; exact weekend may vary by year. Contact Coastal Heritage Society or Battlefield Memorial Park for confirmed dates.

Jul

Festival

Savannah Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration

River Street and Factor's Walk, Savannah, GA

Savannah's annual Independence Day celebration features patriotic ceremonies, historical programming, live music, and fireworks over the Savannah River along River Street and Factor's Walk. The celebration often includes readings of the Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War-era fife and drum performances, and family-friendly activities in the historic district that recall Georgia's role as one of the original thirteen colonies.

FreeJuly 4; some events may extend across the surrounding weekend.More info →

Oct

Ceremony

Haitian Monument Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Haitian Monument, Franklin Square, Savannah, GA

Annual ceremony at the Haitian Monument in Franklin Square honoring the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue, a regiment of over 500 free Black soldiers from Haiti who fought alongside French and American forces during the 1779 Siege of Savannah. The event includes wreath-laying, remarks from community leaders and diplomats, and recognition of the often-overlooked contributions of Haitian soldiers to American independence.

FreeTypically held in early to mid-October near the siege anniversary; contact the City of Savannah or local heritage organizations to confirm exact dates.

Oct

Ceremony

Pulaski Day Ceremony

Pulaski Monument, Monterey Square, Savannah, GA

Annual ceremony honoring Count Casimir Pulaski, the Polish-born cavalry commander and 'Father of the American Cavalry,' who was mortally wounded during the Siege of Savannah on October 9, 1779. The ceremony typically includes speeches, wreath-laying at the Pulaski Monument in Monterey Square, and tributes from Polish-American heritage organizations and military representatives.

FreeObserved on or near October 11 (General Pulaski Memorial Day, a federal observance); date may shift to the nearest weekday or coincide with Siege of Savannah weekend events.

Oct

Lecture

Georgia Historical Society – Revolutionary War Lecture Series

Georgia Historical Society Research Center, 104 Bull Street, Savannah, GA

The Georgia Historical Society hosts periodic lectures and scholarly talks on Savannah's role in the American Revolution, covering topics such as the British capture of Savannah in 1778, the 1779 siege, the experiences of Loyalists and Patriots in occupied Georgia, and the contributions of the Haitian Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue. Lectures are held at the GHS Research Center and often feature prominent historians and authors.

Free to members; small fee for non-membersLectures are typically scheduled in the fall, often in October near the siege anniversary. Contact the Georgia Historical Society for specific dates and topics each year.More info →