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Spectacular is the word for this event! For 75 years, the Christ Church has sponsored this tour of the beautiful homes and gardens of Savannah. March 25-28th. For information call 912.234.8054 or visit www.savannahtourofhomes.org.

Shortly after, on April 23-24 the Garden Club of Savannah will present the 35th annual Tour of Hidden Gardens. It is a walking tour of 8 walled, private gardens, the Massie School Gardens and the Harper Fowlkes House and features a southern tea. For more information call 912.961.4805 or visit www.gcofsavnogstour.org.

There’s nothing more southern than having afternoon tea–it’s been a tradition in the south for decades.

Wnat to learn the history of serving tea and the process? Come to the Davenport House museum on Thursday and Friday evenings at 5:00 pm to learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea. Reservations are recommended and the fee is $18 pp. Call 912.236.8097.

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum is an outstanding venue for your visit to the Savannah/Tybee area, and it’s great for all ages. Here are some ongoing events.

Bunk-In  – Stay overnight at the museum. Next date: March 11th

March 27th – 2:00 pm The U.S. Army Strings – FREE

St. Patrick’s Day Special – 3/15-3/19 – Half price admission – $5 adults; $3 children.

Children’s Model Airplane Building Class – May 15th

Flying Legends Camp – day camp for kids 6-11. Half day 9-12 $60 snack included: June 28th – July 2nd, July 19-23; August 2-6.
Full Day – includes lunch and model airplane building – June 21-15. Call 912.748.8888

The B-17 has been restored. Check out this beautify plane restored to its original factory condition.

The Fly Girls of WW II – see this exhibit that tells the story of women in aviation.

For information call 912.748.8888.

There’s nothing greater than sand volleyball, and on May 22nd, it will come to Tybee Island. This is a major event and will coincide with the Beach Bum Parade which takes place the day before.

The two-person team format will feature a purse of $5,000 and play will begin at 7 a.m. near the Pier and Pavillion. Pros and amateurs will play side by side with the pro division hosting 24 teams for the women and 24 for the men. There could be as many as 80-150 teams on the amateur side.

The entry fee is $100 per professional team, $50 per amateur team. Amateurs will begin play at 9:00 a.m. At noon, the playoffs will start with the championship finals getting underway around 4:00 p.m. for women, and 6:00 p.m. for men.

Winning teams can end up playing 8 full matches–all day; hence the name “Extreme Volleyball.”

Tybee was considered for the 1996 Olympic volleyball matches, but lost out to Atlanta’s private recreation facility. This time Tybee will host some of the country’s best. Contct the Greater Savannah Sports Council for details.

The Irish heritage in Savannah, and spilling over to Tybee Island, is proud and celebrated to the hilt. The party begins on Tybee on March 13th with the Tybee Island Irish Heritage Celebration Parade
at 3:00 p.m. The parade will assemble at Memorial Park, proceed down Butler Avenue, take a left on Tybrisa Street, and end on the Strand. This Irish Parade began seven years ago under the guidance of Jimmy and Jay Burke. It gives all the Irish a chance to celebrate their heritage. Since it began, it has become a tradition that seems to grow bigger every year. There will be lots of Irish families marching, along with bands, bagpipers, floats, and the Alee Temple Shriners. You are invited to join in this Irish Celebration, Tybee style. Afterward continue the celebration at one of the restaurants or bars that will be having specials in honor of the big day. Caed Mile Failte (One thousand welcomes).

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