Old Fort Jackson, Savannah Georgia 2017
Description: Short video of Old Fort Jackson in Savannah, Georgia. Music in Public Domain by the United States Army Fife and Drum Corps.
Old Fort Jackson - Savannah - Travel Thru History
The show visits Old Fort Jackson in Savannah, Georgia. For more information visit - Things to do in Savannah, Georgia
Walking Around Inside Old Fort Jackson in Savannah, Georgia
When the Union Army commanded by William T. Sherman captured Savannah by land on December 20, 1864, Confederate troops abandoned the fort and retreated across the Savannah River into South Carolina. Confederate troops from Savannah joined other forces in North Carolina and South Carolina and continued to fight until April 26, 1865, when they surrendered to General Sherman's army at Durham, North Carolina. Several different regiments garrisoned Fort Jackson during the Union occupation of Savannah. One of these units was the 55th Massachusetts Regiment, which consisted of African American troops.[3]
Firing a Civil War Replica Cannon at Old Fort Jackson in Savannah, Georgia
Old Fort Jackson (usually shortened to Fort Jackson or Fort James Jackson but unrelated to Andrew Jackson) is a restored 19th century fort located two miles east of Savannah on the Savannah River. It is a National Historic Landmark and the oldest standing brick fort in the U.S. state of Georgia.[3]
U.S. President Thomas Jefferson authorized the construction of a national defense system of fortifications to defend his new nation. Jefferson's system included Fort Jackson, constructed between 1808 and 1812 over an old earthen battery from the American Revolution. At the time, war with Great Britain or France seemed likely, and Fort Jackson was the best site from which to protect Savannah from attack by sea. In the War of 1812, local militias and U.S. troops saw active duty at Fort Jackson. After the War of 1812, two periods of construction followed at the fort. A moat, drawbridge, brick barracks, privies, a rear wall, and another powder magazine were added.[3]
James Jackson, the namesake of the fort, was a British native who fought for the American cause and rose to the rank of colonel. When he was twenty-five, Jackson accepted the surrender of the British in Savannah at the close of the revolution. He was later a U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and Governor of Georgia. He is interred at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C..[3]
During the American Civil War, Fort Jackson, along with nearby Fort McAllister and Fort Pulaski, defended Savannah from Union attack. In 1862, Fort Jackson was shelled from a ship captained by an escaped slave named Robert Smalls.
When the Union Army commanded by William T. Sherman captured Savannah by land on December 20, 1864, Confederate troops abandoned the fort and retreated across the Savannah River into South Carolina. Confederate troops from Savannah joined other forces in North Carolina and South Carolina and continued to fight until April 26, 1865, when they surrendered to General Sherman's army at Durham, North Carolina. Several different regiments garrisoned Fort Jackson during the Union occupation of Savannah. One of these units was the 55th Massachusetts Regiment, which consisted of African American troops.[3]
From 1884 to 1905, Fort Jackson was known as Fort Oglethorpe and was little used by the U.S. military. It was purchased by the city of Savannah in 1924 for park purposes but not fully restored until the 1970s.[2][4]
Fort Jackson is located at 1 Fort Jackson Road,[4] on the Islands Expressway linking Savannah to Fort Pulaski and the town of Tybee Island.[2] Fort Jackson is owned by the state of Georgia and operated as a museum by Coastal Heritage Society, which also manages Savannah History Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum (formerly the Railroad Roundhouse Museum), Savannah Children's Museum and, most recently, Pin Point Heritage Museum.[3] In the summer the fort has a daily cannon-firing demonstration. Admission is $7 for adult
9 inch Dahlgren fired at Old Fort Jackson in Savannah Georg
Here is one of the largest original Civil War artillery pieces still firing.
HISTORIC Savannah, Tybee, Richmond Hill slide show
A slideshow compilation of pictures depicting Savannah Georgia Tybee and Richmond Hill Georgia's Historic Journey. From 1700's to the 1900's. Showing Forsyth Park, Fort Pulaski, Bonaventure Cemetery, Womsloe, Savannah Landmarks, Fort Mcallister, River Street, The Round House, Colonial Park, and much much more. The largest single file of photo's in one place. approx. 1 hour long.
Whidbey Island Naval Ship Passes Old Fort Jackson on it's way to Down Town Savannah
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Savannah in the Civil War is a new documentary from Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michael Jordan of Cosmos Mariner Productions. Combining years of historical research with fast-paced action and dizzying detail, Savannah in the Civil War includes countless rare historic images and interviews with numerous historians and experts to make this pivotal period in Savannah's history come alive. Dozens of local actors will introduce viewers to the fascinating people who witnessed the events as they occurred.
Old Fort Jackson salutes HMCS Ville de Quebec
On January 25, 2013, Old Fort Jackson saluted HMCS Ville de Quebec as she entered the port of Savannah, Ga. Old Fort Jackson is the only fort in the United States that salutes a visiting warship.
Firing the 9-inch Dahlgren cannon at Old Fort Jackson- July 27, 2017
Two go pro cameras capture different angles as the interpretive staff at Old Fort Jackson in Savannah, GA fires their largest-caliber cannon.
Cannon blast! Fort Jackson in Savannah, Georgia
I filmed a cannon blast from Fort Jackson in Savannah, Georgia
USS Whidbey Island Arrives in Savannah, GA
The US Navy amphibious warship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) visited Savannah, GA for the St. Patrick's Day 2012 festivities. The R & R visit caps off a record-breaking 10-month deployment to the Middle East for the 350 crew members. They planned to march in the city's massive St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17th. Thanks to the Savannah River Pilotso for allowing us to come along to meet the ship.
Fort Pulaski National Monument | Part One | Historic Site in Savannah GA |
In this video we visit Fort Pulaski National Monument in beautiful Savannah GA. Jessica and her fiance is with us as we venture off to a 1800's fort. The entrance bridge was damaged by a hurricane earlier in the year so construction on the bridge is under way. Located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority to these forts. The Union army used rifled cannon and compelled the Confederate garrison inside Fort Pulaski to surrender. The siege was a landmark experiment in the history of military science and invention.
Inside Best Western Hotel Gateway in Savannah, Georgia
This is hotel was very pleasant. And comfortable. Very Very good price. The beds were extremely comfortable. Great place to stay for over night travel. And the hotel staff were accommodating. The quality of service was a 5 star.
Most Haunted Places in Savannah - Haunted History
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Old Fort Jackson, Savannah, Georgia
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HISTORICAL PLACES OF GEORGIA STATE,U S A IN GOOGLE EARTH
HISTORICAL PLACES OF GEORGIA STATE,U S A
1. STONE MOUNTAIN 33°48'15.71N 84° 8'45.95W
2. HOLLY TRINITY GREEK CHURCH,AUGUSTA 33°28'25.42N 81°58'15.46W
3. BIG CHICKEN,MARIETTA 33°57'5.14N 84°31'13.21W
4. CASTLE PULASKI,SAVANNAH 32° 1'37.51N 80°53'27.23W
5. MUSEUM OF AVIATION,ROBINS AFB 32°35'30.37N 83°35'11.00W
6. OLD CASTLE JACKSON,SAVANNAH 32° 4'55.65N 81° 2'9.94W
7. GEORGIA AQUARIUM,ATLANTA 33°45'48.90N 84°23'38.08W
8. RAILROAD MUSEUM,SAVANNAH 32° 4'30.57N 81° 6'5.69W
9. KOLOMOKI MOUNDS,BLAKELY 31°28'8.53N 84°56'23.05W
10. OCMULGEE NATIONAL MONUMENT,MACON 32°50′12″N 83°36′30″W
11. ETOWAH INDIAN MOUNDS,CARTERSVILLE 34° 7'32.79N 84°48'29.67W
12. GEORGIA GUIDESTONES,ELBERT COUNTY 34°13'55.30N 82°53'39.67W
13. SIX FLAGS,AUSTELL 33°46'3.93N 84°33'7.38W
14. OLD GEORGIA STATE HOUSE,MILLEDGEVILLE 33° 4'43.66N 83°13'28.95W
15. AMICALOLA FALLS,DAWSONVILLE 34°34'0.86N 84°14'39.30W
16. PROVIDENCE CANYON,LUMPKIN 32° 4'5.64N 84°54'29.53W
17. GUITAR SHAPED HOUSE,FAYETTEVILLE 33°30'34.42N 84°26'27.28W
18. FORT FREDERICA,ST.SIMONS ISLAND 31°13'25.90N 81°23'35.05W
19. OLYMPIC FOUNTAINS,ATLANTA 33°45'34.30N 84°23'34.22W
20. FORT KING GEORGE,DARIEN 31°21'55.44N 81°24'59.61W
21. ST.JOHN BAPTIST CATHEDRAL,SAVANNAH 32° 4'24.37N 81° 5'27.54W
22. ST. MARK'S METHODIST CHURCH,ATLANTA 33°46'32.71N 84°23'2.90W
23. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,SAVANNAH 32° 4'36.63N 81° 5'35.65W
24. HINDU TEMPLE,ATLANTA 33°35'43.75N 84°24'30.32W
25. SHRI SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR,LILBUM 33°53'7.08N 84° 9'42.77W
26. GEORGIA STATE CAPITAL,ATLANTA 33°44'56.88N 84°23'17.77W
St. Patrick's Day Savannah, GA 2011 - The Pennie Tour
Saint Patrick's Day in Savannah, Georgia -- Erin Go Bragh !
Pennie Tour visited Savannah, Georgia to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day 2011! This celebration is the city's largest annual celebration and the second largest St. Patrick's Day gathering in the United States. Festivities go on for several days and attract around 400,000 Irish, honorary Irish and local visitors each year. The popular St. Patrick's Day Parade and other fun Irish themed events attract visitors from around the United States and from around the world.
Savannah kicks off the celebration by hosting a three-hour parade that consists of over 350 units, including several U.S. military divisions, many award-winning bands, and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Some of the bands included the 282nd U.S. Army Band (Fort Jackson, S.C.), The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps (Fort Myers, VA), U.S. Coast Guard Pipes and Drums (Norfolk, VA), Irish Air Corps Pipes and Drums (Dublin, Ireland), and many more outstanding marching units. We loved watching the military participants in the parade get bombarded with kisses as they marched. Soldiers displayed these red kisses with pride! Kiss Me, I'm Irish, is a reference to The Blarney Stone. Legend holds that kissing the stone brings good luck. If you can't make it to Ireland to kiss the actual stone, convention says the next-best option is to kiss an Irishman. If you are in Savannah, Georgia, the tradition is to kiss the marching military in the parade. So, next time you visit Savannah for Saint Patrick's Day, bring your red lipstick and prepare to shower the marching soldiers with kisses.
Regardless of race, color or creed, everyone's Irish on March 17th. River Street was a sea of green as thousands of Irish, honorary Irish, and locals gathered to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Paying tribute to what started as a religious feast for Ireland's patron saint has turned into a global phenomenon featuring green beer, green rivers, and green attire. Savannah even dyes its downtown city fountains green in celebration! And, of course, we can't forget about the leprechaun sightings! Ireland is known as the Land O 'Leprechauns, so Pennie Tour was curious to see if there were leprechauns in Savannah. After many sightings of those thought to be leprechauns, our quest to find a Savannah leprechaun became more intense. In Irish folklore, leprechauns were cranky tricksters who you wouldn't want to mess with. It is believed that wearing green made you invisible to leprechauns, who would pinch and steal anyone they could see that was not wearing green. People began pinching those not wearing green on St. Paddy's Day as a reminder to beware of the wily little sprites. Pennie Tour was tickled green to finally catch up with a Savannah leprechaun!
Pennie Tour was also curious to find out about traditional Irish food that should be eaten on Saint Patrick's Day. Corned beef and cabbage was at the top of the list. We also heard about green grits and beer soaked meatballs, as well as green beer. Of course, the best way to wash all that Irish food down is with a good Irish beer. Guinness was the overall favorite. Did you know that Guinness has only four ingredients: malted barley, hops, yeast and water? Guinness has fewer calories than a pint of orange juice or skim milk!
Celebrating Ireland's Patron Saint on March 17 is a way to identify with the Irish and celebrate after a long cold winter and a break from the abstinence from liquor that many Irish Catholics undertake for Lent, which also occurs at this time of the year. Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day in Savannah is a way to get into the true Irish spirit and allows everyone to be Irish for the day.
Irish blessing:
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Driving from Old Fort jackson to The Pirates' House in Savannah, Georgia
Driving from the Fort into the historic part of savannah and through downtown to the southern cooking buffet
Ft Jackson Basic Training 4-39th Alpha Company
Driving from Interstate 95 through Savannah, Georgia to Old Fort Jackson
Starting out in Pooler, Georgia and driving south on I95 to I16 through downtown Savannah and finally to the civil war fort