Ships of the Sea Museum; Sails in as the Face of Coastal History
Ships of the Sea Museum; Sails in as the Face of Coastal History
"Maritime history is the history of Savannah. It’s influence affects Savannah traditions that persist today, even when we eat lunch."
Lunchtime in Savannah traditionally takes place at one in the afternoon. To understand why, look to Savannah’s maritime history. One pm eastern standard time was when the London Cotton Exchange closed. There wasn’t a cotton merchant in Savannah who would leave his desk before then. “Maritime history is the history of Savannah,” Wendy Melton, Curator of Exhibits and Education, explains. It’s influence affects Savannah traditions that persist today, even when we eat lunch. The Ships of the Sea Museum preserves Savannah’s maritime history, acting as stewards of maritime traditions and their impact on Savannah’s culture. “We have something for everyone here,” Melton says. “Public art, history, gardens, concerts.” Through their programming and grounds, Ships of the Sea shows us that our maritime history influences not just the look and feel of the city, but the culture itself. According to Melton, “Savannah wouldn’t be Savannah without it.” shipsofthesea.org / 912.232.1511
