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April 10-15: 150th Anniversary of Fort Pulaski National Monument

Posted on February 20, 2012

Located near Tybee Island and Savannah, Georgia on Cockspur Island, The Battle for Fort Pulaski took place over thirty hours between April 10th and 11th, 1862. The battle for the fort was a landmark experiment in the history of military science and … Continue reading →

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March 10-17: Irish Celebrations on Tybee Island & Savannah

Posted on February 20, 2012

We suggest a little wearin’ o’ the green to fit in everywhere! Tybee Island’s Irish Heritage Parade is on March 10, 2012.  Stay for the week and enjoy the festive spirit of the Irish in Savannah too!  St. Patrick’s Day festivities … Continue reading →

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April 2012: 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Pulaski Near Tybee Island and Savannah GA

Posted on December 20, 2011

Honor the Civil War Sesquicentennial (2011-2015) with a visit to Tybee Island, Georgia, and nearby Fort Pulaski National Monument on Cockspur Island.  Lighthouse Inn’s historic cottage (ca. 1910) offers a gentle place to enjoy Georgia’s northernmost island on America’s east … Continue reading →

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February 17-20: Great Backyard Bird Count

Posted on December 13, 2011

The 15th annual “Great Backyard Bird Count” takes place February 17-20, 2012. CoastalGeorgiaBirding.org report states, “Perfect for New Birders”.   The web site reports: “Anyone can participate in this free event and no registration is needed. Watch and count birds for … Continue reading →

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February 3-4: Critz Tybee Run Fest

Posted on December 13, 2011

Stay nearest Tybee Lighthouse on the running course at Lighthouse Inn!  Running participants can choose to do 1, 2, 3, 4 or all 5 events. If you participate in all 5 events the distance add up to 26.2 miles — … Continue reading →

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February 18: Tybee Mardi Gras Parade and Street Party on the Georgia Coast

Posted on December 12, 2011

The 4th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration (February 18, 2012, 6:00 p.m.) will include the Mardi Gras Parade and Mardi Gras Tybee Street Party, featuring live entertainment. Join parade watchers on the side of the road, and beg for trinkets. “Throw … Continue reading →

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December 14-January 5: Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count

Posted on September 30, 2011

Field birders: Tybee Island is a location for Christmas Audubon Bird Count taking place throughout the Americas December 14, 2011 – January 5, 2012. Monday, January 2, 2012,  the Savannah Area Christmas Bird Count starts at 7:00 a.m.  Info: Dot … Continue reading →

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December 9-10: Christmas “Nog Party” at Fort Pulaski

Posted on September 29, 2011

December 9-10, 2011, Fort Pulaski celebrates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War with lantern tours and a Confederate “Nog Party“. Arrive early and stay longer! “Lights on for Tybee” is December 2, 2011, 6:30pm.  On December 2 (sunset), … Continue reading →

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