Coastal Heritage Society

Coastal Heritage Society A 501(c)3 nonprofit operating six museums and historic sites in Savannah, Georgia.

Coastal Heritage Society manages two National Historic Landmark sites and four museums. Coastal Heritage Society's Tricentennial Park campus is located on the west side of downtown Savannah, and is comprised of Savannah History Museum & Battlefield Memorial Park, Georgia State Railroad Museum, and Savannah Children's Museum. Coastal Heritage Society also manages Old Fort Jackson, a historic fort l

ocated on the Savannah River three miles east of downtown Savannah, and Pin Point Heritage Museum, located off of the Diamond Causeway in southeast Savannah.

We’re wrapping up with a look at our team’s conservation of Central Railroad and Banking #2, originally built in 1878...
05/29/2026

We’re wrapping up with a look at our team’s conservation of Central Railroad and Banking #2, originally built in 1878.

After the coach came out of railroad service, it entered private ownership and underwent changes as it was used as a fish camp.

Hidden beneath several coats of paint applied during this period, a beautiful wood-grain faux finish was discovered, along with a monogram from the last time the car was rebuilt by the railroad in 1904.

Our team’s approach to this work is one of conservation, meaning that anything added to the car after its railroad service is carefully removed, and what is uncovered is conserved to preserve the vestiges of that moment in time.

Other than the restoration of the insignia for clarity, the remaining surfaces will not be restored at this time in order to preserve as much historic fabric as possible.

Be a part of our conservation efforts by visiting Georgia State Railroad Museum or making a contribution to Coastal Heritage Society: bit.ly/AnnualFundCHS

05/28/2026

On display right now: Cannon just like those used during the Battle of Savannah in the Revolutionary War.

The replicas will have some authentic company this Summer, when the cannons discovered in the Savannah River will go on display.

It's all part of our Loyalists & Liberty exhibit that will open to mark America 250!

chsgeorgia.org/America250

Tickets on Sale Now!We are excited to welcome you to the Opening Reception for Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the Amer...
05/27/2026

Tickets on Sale Now!

We are excited to welcome you to the Opening Reception for Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution.

Be among the first to experience this new landmark exhibition at Savannah History Museum.

Purchase your tickets today: chsgeorgia.org/America250

05/25/2026

You may notice some changes during your next trip to Savannah History Museum!

Our team is hard at work rearranging displays, like these original pieces of the 19th-century Casimir Pulaski Monument, to prepare for the installation of our upcoming exhibition, Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution.

You can still explore Savannah's rich history each day and engage with our historical interpreters. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. chsgeorgia.org/SHM

Explore Gullah Geechee history at Pin Point Heritage Museum just outside Savannah.The museum on the banks of Moon River ...
05/24/2026

Explore Gullah Geechee history at Pin Point Heritage Museum just outside Savannah.

The museum on the banks of Moon River Marsh will have a special open day in celebration of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, 10am-2pm.

Pin Point Heritage Museum regular hours are Thursday-Saturday, 9am-4pm.

Other Coastal Heritage Society sites open on Memorial Day:

Savannah History Museum
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Savannah Children’s Museum
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.*

Georgia State Railroad Museum
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with train rides every hour on the hour 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Old Fort Jackson
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a special cannon firing at 12 p.m. on Memorial Day

Harper Fowlkes House
Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

05/23/2026

Explore Gullah Geechee history at Pin Point Heritage Museum just outside Savannah.

The museum on the banks of Moon River Marsh will have a special open day in celebration of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, 10am-2pm.

Pin Point Heritage Museum regular hours are Thursday-Saturday, 9am-4pm.

https://chsgeorgia.org/pin-point-heritage-museum/

Coastal Heritage Society CEO Nora Fleming Lee was honored to join Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia for Wednesday's Legacy...
05/22/2026

Coastal Heritage Society CEO Nora Fleming Lee was honored to join Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia for Wednesday's Legacy of Leadership Breakfast, presented by VyStar Credit Union.

The Girl Scouts' hometown of Savannah continues to inspire generations of courageous, confident leaders. We are proud to support that legacy by preserving and sharing the stories, places, and history that help shape our community's future.

📸 See photos by Bunny in the City: https://bit.ly/49hatAG

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303 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Savannah, GA
31401

Telephone

(912) 651-6840

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