A Visit to Historic Fort Pulaski, near Savannah, Georgia

Bonjour Ya'll!

Yesterday we visited historic Fort Pulaski, which is just outside of Savannah.  We'd been the fort several years ago and enjoyed it alot, and since it was such a warm and sunny day, we thought it would be fun to go again.

Hubby and I aren't history buffs or anything, but when we are able to get up close and personal, it's fun to learn more!
The fort appeared in scenes from the movie "The Conspirator", that Robert Redford directed a few years ago.  As a matter of fact, the first time we visited Savannah, we just so happened to see Robert on the set of the movie downtown!  What a thrill that was, especially since he had been my teenage heart throb
(and I won't tell you how many years ago that was!!)

Building of the fort began in 1829, and took 18 years to complete, at a cost of $1 million dollars.  Can you imagine how much money that was way back then??!!!

 The fort is surrounded by a moat, and even has a drawbridge.  Occasionally alligators swim around the moat, but thankfully we didn't see any!

 The fort was considered indestructible, not just because of the moat, but because the walls are solid brick, and 7 1/2 feet deep!

 Well, everyone was more than surprised when the fort was attacked by the Union in the midst of the Civil War.  You can still see where their cannons damaged the walls (oops, I forgot to get a picture of that!!).

 I was in awe of the architecture, the white washed brick, and the amazing arches.

The Confederate's surrendered to the Union troups, and the fort was eventually turned into a military prison.  

 Hubby got a little out of control and had to be locked up!

 The fort is dog friendly, so we were happy to be able to take Katie along.  She enjoyed exploring as well!

 What is that on the handle of the cannon, below?

Take a closer look, it's a beautiful blue bird!  I was so surprised to see him, he even seemed to be "posing" for a photograph!

 Lots of history here.

Fort Pulaski is just a few minutes from Tybee Island, which we also visited once before.  In all honesty, we are not at all impressed with Tybee.  Not only is the beach not dog friendly (they fine you $290 if they catch you with a dog), but you have to pay to park everywhere, 7 days a week.  So all you see are lots and lots of "no parking" and "tow away zone" signs.  Some may disagree, but it just isn't the quaint island that I always thought it would be.  Other than alot of homes and motels, there really isn't much there that is nice.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your week, now I am off to see what you have been up to!