ICAPP Grant Provides Funding for
Savannah’s Tour of Historic Houses of Worship on December 27

Savannah, GA—December 3, 2003—Visitors will be able to view holiday decorations and explore the richness of history and architectural uniqueness of many of Savannah’s beautiful houses of worship during Savannah’s 4th Annual Tour of Historic Houses of Worship on December 27. Eighteen houses of worship will participate from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The annual event was first held in 2000 with thirteen participating congregations and has since grown to become a highlight of Savannah’s holiday season. During the event, visitors are welcomed into the houses of worship to take self guided tours, ask questions, and enjoy musical performances by organists and traditional choirs. Many of the participating churches are providing presentations on their history and architecture, and offering refreshments to visitors.

Visitors may tour any or all of the houses of worship on the program and may begin at any of the locations. Organizers suggest that visitors allow a minimum of 30 minutes at each location. A program will be available at each stop to provide a schedule of events and a map. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. only, and the tour for St. Phillip's Monumental AME is from 1 to 2 p.m. only.

Visitors may visit www.hhw.armstrong.edu/ for information about the tour and the participating churches. The development of the web site was supported, in part, by a grant from the Regional Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP) at Georgia Southern University, and by the Center for Regional Analysis at Armstrong Atlantic State University. ICAPP is the economic development program of the University Sytem of Georgia.

For more information, contact Cheryl Toma at 912.920.9395 or visit www.hhw.armstrong.edu/.