Savannah
My husband and I went to Savannah and Charleston recentlty. I fell in love with both places especially the history and architecture. For years I had dreamed of going and admired it from the pages of Southern Living magazine. We saw a lot but only touched the surface so hopefully there will be a part 2.
Florence Martus watched every ship pass by, and began waving her handkerchief at them as they passed by. Sailors quickly took notice and returned her gesture with a simple wave from the ship.
Inspired by the French and the beauty of Parisian parks, Fredrick Law Olmstead, along with Savannah’s city planners created the picturesque Forsyth Park in the 1840s. Today, it is the largest park in Savannah and the center of many cultural activities.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The Cathedral’s twin spires are among the most recognizable features of the Savannah Skyline as they rise nearly 100 feet above Lafayette Square.
Spanish moss & the LowCountry
{is so pretty just delicately hanging from the huge oak trees}
The red doors of Savannah
One of our tour guides told us this interesting fact: The City of Savannah will actually have someone paint your front door RED when your morgage has been paid off. What other city does that?
Other Fun Facts from Savannah.com:
- A red front door holds the historical significance of meaning people are welcome at the homes that host a painted door. It told travelers that they were welcome. During the Civil War, runaway slaves saw a red door as a sign of a safe house. A red door also symbolized that the home’s inhabitants were those of wealth and abundance.
- Blue doors carry a rich tradition of warding off wandering spirits. The color symbolizes water, which, as legend has it, leaves ghosts high and dry, unable to cross. When you spot a blue door in the neighborhoods of Savannah, there may be more to it than meets the eye. It may promote a cultural tale of protection from the otherworldly hidden within its hue.
- A pineapple posted on a door is a symbol of welcome. Pineapple-shaped door knockers and plaques that you may see around Savannah show goodwill to passersby.
Last but not definitely not least…..The #1 stop on my list was The Lady and Son’s and it did not disappoint.
Love and Best Dishes.
-Paula Deen
