Black History Month Events in Savannah, GA

Throughout the month of February, there will be several Black History Month events in the city of Savannah, GA. Events range from festival days, to vocal workshops, to lectures, and everything in between. Most events are free or low cost, and many events are family appropriate.

The first of many notable events during the month of February is the Black History Festival's Future of Jazz. This will occur on February 2nd, and it will start at 2:00PM. The event is hosted by the Coastal Jazz Association and the Jewish Education Alliance, and it will feature the Spelman College Women's Jazz Ensemble. The event is free and open to the public. The location is 5111 Abercorn.

As part of the 2009 Black Heritage Festival events, there will be a singing workshop with Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, a member of the a capella quintet Sweet Honey in the Rock. This workshop will occur on February 6th at 10:00AM. Participants will be informed about the oral traditions of Africa and African-American culture. The event is free, but seating is limited. To make a reservation, call 912-351-6320. The location is the Telfair Academy for Arts and Sciences Rotunda at 121 Bernard Street.

On February 9th at 5:30PM, the Georgia Historical Society will present the five finalists for the Black History Month Essay and Public Speaking Contest. The presentations will be judged to select the three winners. To review the contest guidelines, visit GeorgiaHistory.com. The presentation will occur at the Georgia Historical Society's Hodgson Hall Library at 501 Whitaker Street. This event is free and open to the public.

February 7th will be the Grand Festival Day for the Black Heritage Festival. The big event will be located at the Savannah Civic Center, located at 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue, and things will kick off at 8:00AM. This family-oriented festival will include storytelling, workshops for all ages, health and wellness activities, a magic show, a career fair, and an extensive list of other activities that are for the whole family. For more information on the Grand Festival Day and other events planned for the month of February by the Black Heritage Festival, visit SavannahBlackHeritageFestival.com.

This is just a small list of the numerous events taking place in Savannah during the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. Many other events are listed on the Black Heritage Festival's website, and most of these events are free and open to the public. A number of the events are also family appropriate, but some children might find it hard to sit through a whole lecture. Savannah, Georgia is a city with a vibrant history, and it is unlikely that the city will disappoint its citizens during Black History Month.