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Eric Curl
Submitted by King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation
January 26, 2025—The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation’s two museums will participate in the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday on February 9, 2025. Super Museum Sunday is part of the annual Georgia History Festival, the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society, which reaches hundreds of thousands of students statewide.
The Beach Institute and The King Tisdell Cottage will join over 100 historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other points of interest throughout Georgia that will open their doors to the public, FREE of charge. They will offer various in-person and virtual experiences that encourage Georgians of all ages to explore and experience the history, arts, and cultural opportunities of our great state.The Beach Institute at 502 E. Harris Street will offer free tours on the hour, along with the opportunity to stroll through our beautiful courtyard garden and enjoy complimentary hibiscus tea and seed packets from our garden to yours. Visitors can also join Chatham County Parks and Recreation for crafting activities, including making beads, bracelets, bookmarks, and more. We will have a master gardener on-site to answer your growing questions. The City of Savannah Water Resources team will share tools and tips for conserving water in your garden.
Meanwhile, the King-Tisdell Cottage at 514 E. Huntingdon Street will also provide free tours on the hour. Super Museum Sunday is supported by SouthState Bank and The Coca-Cola Company.
For more information and to see a full listing of Super Museum Sunday sites visit georgiahistoryfestival.org.
For more information about the Georgia History Festival or Super Museum Sunday, please contact Elyse Butler, GHS Manager of Programs and Special Projects at 912.651.2125, ext. 119 or by email at ebutler@georgiahistory.com.
For more information about The King Tisdell Cottage Foundation, please contact info@beachinstitute.org or call 912-335-8868.