Did You Know?

1. Bull Street is Historic Downtown’s divider between east and west street orientations.

2. Victory Drive was named in honor of the Americans who fought and died in World War I.

3. Savannah has hosted at least 40 film or television projects since 1975.

4. In hopes of being the first to greet her returning husband, the Waving Girl greeted all the ships entering Savannah ’s port in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

5. About 9 miles from downtown is the 26,349-acre Savannah National Wildlife Refuge where you can spot alligators, owls, hawks, or maybe even a bald eagle.

6. The Historic District is a mini-city within a city where you’ll find many restaurants, churches, museums, shops, etc.

7. The Lucas Theatre is a restored movie palace from the 1920s.

8. Abercorn Street was named for the Earl of Abercorn, a generous benefactor of the Georgia colony.

9. In May 1791, George Washington came to Savannah for four days.

10. The Pirate’s House is a former seaman’s tavern built in 1794.