If you’ve ever lived in Savannah’s District 4, the city wants your stories.
The City of Savannah Municipal Archives is hosting a District 4 Community Archiving Event on September 12 and 13 at the Savannah Fire Department Training Center (280 Agonic Road). Residents from neighborhoods like Kensington Park, Ardsley Park, Chatham Crescent, Habersham Woods, Oakdale, Bacon Park, Parkside, and others are encouraged to stop by.
Here’s the idea: bring in old photos, family documents, or even personal stories connected to your neighborhood. Archivists will work with you to preserve them, making sure your community’s history isn’t lost and can be shared with future generations.
Why It Matters
Savannah is known for its historic squares and architecture—but history isn’t exclusive to buildings. It’s everyday life, the memories of block parties, church gatherings, and even little league games that shaped neighborhoods. By adding your voice, you help paint a fuller picture of what Savannah has been and what it’s becoming.
Event Details
- When: Friday, Sept. 12 & Saturday, Sept. 13
- Where: Savannah Fire Department Training Center, 280 Agonic Rd
- What to bring: Photos, letters, documents, or just stories from your time in District 4
How You Can Be Part of It
Even if you don’t have boxes of old pictures, sharing your personal memories can help preserve local culture. Think of it like crowdsourcing Savannah’s history.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
