Georgia

Christmas in Savannah

Program No. 22515RJ
Experience Savannah and its one-of-a-kind Christmas traditions. Explore the city’s historic district, learn its Civil War history and enjoy holiday traditions from Savannah’s past.

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At a Glance

Christmas in Savannah is a sight to behold — twinkling lights line the city streets, massive evergreens are decorated top-to-bottom in ornaments and bows and the city’s trademark Southern hospitality shines through. Celebrate the holidays while discovering the city’s Gothic mansions, beautiful cathedrals and mouth-watering cuisine. Explore the city’s historic district, learn its Civil War history with local experts and visit historic houses dressed in period decorations. Enjoy an evening of dinner, entertainment and an unforgettable riverboat ride along the historic city waterfront city.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to 1 mile on uneven terrain. Standing for lectures in museums. Historical structures have stairs/no elevator.

What You'll Learn

  • Experience a production of “A Christmas Tradition” in one of the country’s oldest continually run theaters.
  • Take a field trip to the historic Isaiah Davenport House to learn about local holiday traditions of that period.
  • Explore by trolley the lovely squares, cathedrals and the annual Gingerbread Village Competition.
Featured Expert
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Jamie Keena, Period Music
Jamie Keena loves to sing old songs, including folk songs of America and the British Isles, patriotic airs, and “songs written to order” by Tin Pan Alley composers. With a bachelor’s in music from the College of William and Mary, Jamie accompanies his singing with guitar, banjo and ukulele, and also plays the fife, hammered dulcimer and concertina.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Jamie Keena, Period Music View biography
Jamie Keena loves to sing old songs, including folk songs of America and the British Isles, patriotic airs, and “songs written to order” by Tin Pan Alley composers. With a bachelor’s in music from the College of William and Mary, Jamie accompanies his singing with guitar, banjo and ukulele, and also plays the fife, hammered dulcimer and concertina.
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Joyce E Harvison View biography
Joyce Harvison epitomizes Southern hospitality. A native of Savannah, she has worked for the last 30+ years in Savannah's Historic District, first as an insurance agent, and the last 16 years as a Director of Groups/Charters with a local trolley company showing off the city’s best sights to visitors from near and far. She revels in treating family, friends, and visitors to the best possible time, including hidden gems when they visit her home town. Joyce has two daughters and three grandchildren.
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Beverley Citron View biography
Beverley Citron grew up in Bournemouth in the south of England, and currently resides in the great state of Georgia. With a desire for adventure and thirst for new experiences, combining work with travel allows her to enjoy both. Beverley joined the Road Scholar team in 2010.
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