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Moon River Brewing Company haunted history
Savannah is known for being America’s most haunted place. This distinction was awarded by the American Institute of Paranormal Activity (AIPA) in 2003. Moon River Brewing Company is the most haunted space in Savannah. Moon River opened its restaurant and brewery in the former City Hotel in 1999. The City Hotel, Savannah’s first hotel, was built in 1821. It being an old building, many historically documented occurrences lend fuel to Moon River’s many ghost sightings. One of the most famous is the tale of the murderous feud between a gambler, and a doctor. James Stark, a local miscreant, had started a feud with Dr. Phillip Minis in 1832. Stark, who was drinking in the City Hotel bar, made some sexist remarks about Minis. The good doctor immediately shot him. Stark was not liked by anyone, so Dr. Minis was acquitted of murder and allowed to continue his practice of medicine. Moon River’s building also housed the U.S. Post Office’s first branch in Savannah. After General Sherman and his Union Army arrived, the City Hotel was closed permanently. The building was not used for anything else until Moon River’s renovation in the 1990s.
Paranormal activity at the brewery is extremely high after all this time. Moon River customers and staff have many stories to tell about ghosts, flying bottles, and shadow people. There is also a pushy ghost called “Toby” and a third floor that the renovators won’t finish. It was featured on Ghost Adventures by SciFi Channel and Ghost Hunters by The Travel Channel.
Moon River also offers a great selection of craft beer on tap. 🍺
News bites
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 Hundreds of residents lined up in west Savannah on Saturday for the Enmarket Arena opening. The concept of the arena goes back more than 20 years. Read more. |
Events
Tuesday
 “A Conversation in Color:” A Collab by Jon Witzky & Samantha Mack in the Drive Thru Art Box happening at Green Truck Pub, 2430 Habersham St, Savannah, United States on… Read more. |
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 Savannah Wedding Vendors meet & greet at The Palmetto Club at the Landings happening at 1 Cottonwood Dr, 1 Cottonwood Drive, Savannah, United States on Tue Feb 08 2022 at… Read more. |
Wednesday
 At The Dinner Detective, you’ll tackle a hilarious and challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Read more. |
Thursday
 Simon Grossmann WORLD TOUR 2022 at Victory North Savannah | Ciclo Simon Grossmann is Venezuelan-American artist that has shown a great ability to constantly evolve. With Ciclo, his… Read more. |
VEGAN BREWS N BBQ happening at Southbound Brewing Company, 107 E Lathrop Ave, Savannah, United States on Thu Feb 10th at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm Read more. |
 Frank Vignola All-Star Band happening at Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant, 107 W Broughton Street, Savannah, United States on Thu Feb 10 2022 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm Read more. |
 2022 Velvet Gala with the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire happening at Soho South Events, 12 West Liberty Street, Savannah, United States on Thu Feb 10 2022 at 06:00… Read more. |
Friday
 Put Some Heat in Your Romance at Savannah Perfume and Candle Company. A Make Your Own Candle Date with Complimentary Wine Schedule your Valentine’s Day candle making date February 11-14th… Read more. |
Georgia Day Parade at Forsyth Par: Friday, February 11, 2022 Classroom Banner Competition… Read more. |
 Otaku Flea Market happening at Savannah Convention Center, One International Dr, Savannah, GA 31421, Savannah, United States on Fri Feb 11 2022 at 02:00 pm Read more. |
 Valentine’s Open-Air Game for Couples in Savannah happening at The Pirates’ House, 20 East Broad Street, Savannah, United States on Fri Feb 11 2022 at 12:00 am to Mon Feb… Read more. |
Saturday
 We have teamed up with the Savannah Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association of Georgia to bring back our annual oyster roast! Read more. |
 Hey Kids! Join us for a Valentine’s Day Party in your favorite exhibits during Valentine’s Night! Parents can take a break and go out on a date! Read more. |
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Interesting…
- February 7 is the 38th day of the year 2022. There are 327 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday. This day falls under the 6th week of the year 2022.
- On February 7, 1964, Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 from London Heathrow lands at New York’s Kennedy Airport—and “Beatlemania” arrives. It was the first visit to the United States by the Beatles, a British rock-and-roll quartet that had just scored its first No. 1 U.S. hit six days before with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” At Kennedy, the “Fab Four”—dressed in mod suits and sporting their trademark pudding bowl haircuts—were greeted by 3,000 screaming fans who caused a near riot when the boys stepped off their plane and onto American soil.
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