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Quote of the day
Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear.
-Mark Twain
Haint Blue and Such
Haint Blue Door and Ceiling
Every day, a stroll in Savannah’s Historic District is an opportunity to relive the hidden significance of the past. One of the most well-known as well as popular features is the use of Haint Blue. Haint is an old slang, meaning ghost. It was widely used throughout the region for centuries it was derived from Gullah-Geechee, the language spoken during the colonial period.
The belief that ghosts are present in Savannah is very strong. It’s not uncommon to meet logical and rational people who go to great lengths to remove or keep the dead from their dwellings. There is a long-standing belief that ghosts aren’t able to cross waters, therefore, beginning with Gullah’s custom of covering the entrance to their homes with a light blue color, akin to chalk paint, came into existence. The idea behind the color was to frighten and repel ghosts.
In time, colonists adopted the method and Haint Blue began popping everywhere from front doors to shutters to entire rooms. Rooms in the interior, like the rooms for children or birthing rooms, were coated with a pale blue hue. Nowadays, Haint Blue is still the most popular color choice.
The color is surprising, as it is being used to reduce the presence of gnats on porches and fronts and adds to the appealing look.
Fox 28 Savannah provides coverage of news, sports, weather and items of interest to the southeast Georgia community including Richmond Hill, Pooler, Tybee Island, Hinesville, Statesboro, Jesup, Vidalia and Ludowici,… Read more.
Fox 28 Savannah provides coverage of news, sports, weather and items of interest to the southeast Georgia community including Richmond Hill, Pooler, Tybee Island, Hinesville, Statesboro, Jesup, Vidalia and Ludowici,… Read more.
The Savannah African Art Museum will launch their new workshop, “Exploring the Use of Cowrie Shells as Currency” Saturday, April 9 from 11-12:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the… Read more.
The Savannah African Art Museum will launch their new workshop, “Exploring the Use of Cowrie Shells as Currency” Saturday, April 9 from 11-12:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the… Read more.
We spend a lot of time talking to people about biking: discussing biking basics, where their favorite places to ride are, and their biggest concerns. Help with selecting your bike routes! Read more.
We spend a lot of time talking to people about biking: discussing biking basics, where their favorite places to ride are, and their biggest concerns. Help with selecting your bike routes! Read more.
Laiken Love is coming to Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant in Savannah on Mar 31, 2022. Find tickets and get exclusive concert information, all at Bandsintown. Read more.
Laiken Love is coming to Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant in Savannah on Mar 31, 2022. Find tickets and get exclusive concert information, all at Bandsintown. Read more.
Pink Up The Pace Hosted By Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry. The event starts on Thursday, 31 March 2022 at Fleet Feet Savannah,.. Read more.
Pink Up The Pace Hosted By Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry. The event starts on Thursday, 31 March 2022 at Fleet Feet Savannah,.. Read more.
Jon Lee Murphy Duo at Jazz’d Tapas Bar: This sultry and sophisticated tapas bar, located in the heart of Downtown Savannah, features swinging tunes six nights a week, an internationally… Read more.
Jon Lee Murphy Duo at Jazz’d Tapas Bar: This sultry and sophisticated tapas bar, located in the heart of Downtown Savannah, features swinging tunes six nights a week, an internationally… Read more.
Live At Starland Yard Hosted By Harlan, Saved. Event starts on Friday, 1 April 2022 at Starland Yard, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Read more.
Live At Starland Yard Hosted By Harlan, Saved. Event starts on Friday, 1 April 2022 at Starland Yard, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Read more.
April Fools Comedy Drag Show Hosted By Jordan Sophia Alexander/ Ghost Coast Distillery. The event starts on Friday, 1 April 2022 at Ghost Coast Distillery… Read more.
April Fools Comedy Drag Show Hosted By Jordan Sophia Alexander/ Ghost Coast Distillery. The event starts on Friday, 1 April 2022 at Ghost Coast Distillery… Read more.
Damon & the S!*#kickers Hosted By Molly McGuires. Event starts on Friday at Molly McGuires, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Read more.
Damon & the S!*#kickers Hosted By Molly McGuires. Event starts on Friday at Molly McGuires, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Read more.
Electric Avenue is coming to St Peters Parish Center in Savannah Gardens on Apr 02, 2022. Find tickets and get exclusive concert information, all at Bandsintown. Read more.
Electric Avenue is coming to St Peters Parish Center in Savannah Gardens on Apr 02, 2022. Find tickets and get exclusive concert information, all at Bandsintown. Read more.
Ribbon Cutting: Bella Mias Cucina Italiana Hosted By Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce. The event starts on Wednesday at 04:00 pm at Richmond Hill., … Read more.
Ribbon Cutting: Bella Mias Cucina Italiana Hosted By Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce. The event starts on Wednesday at 04:00 pm at Richmond Hill., … Read more.
