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William Bartram and the American Revolution on the Southern Frontier
Date:
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Time:
7:00 pm
Overview:
Audience members will learn about the life of the 18th century naturalist William Bartram. America's first native born naturalist/artist, Bartram wrote a book, Bartram's Travels, which gives a detailed account of his famed southern journey from the foothills of the Appalachian mountains to Florida and through the southeastern interior to the Mississippi River.
Bartram was the first naturalist to describe the natural beauty of the Savannah River and the Georgia coast, areas that the Conservancy is working hard to preserve even to this day. One of Bartram's more famous discoveries was the beautiful Franklinia alatamaha tree (at left) along the banks of Georgia's Altamaha River, one of the Conservancy's largest projects in the Southeast.
The Nature Conservancy is partnering with the Georgia Historical Society to host this event as part of the Society's Georgia Days activities. This program is funded in part by the City of Savannah Cultural Affairs/Leisure Services Bureau.
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Edward Cashin, professor emeritus at Augusta State University and founding director of the Center for Georgia Studies, is the author of numerous books about Georgia history, including William Bartram and the American Revolution on the Southern Frontier.
Registration/Fee:
This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (912) 651-2125, ext. 17.
Location:
Coastal Georgia Center
305 Fahm Street
Savannah, GA
Photo Credit:
(top) Live Oak, Savannah River © Keith Lazelle
(bottom) Franklinia alatamaha © John Bartram Association, Bartram's Garden
