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Massie Heritage Center

Georgia · United States

11 story sections

Kid-friendly exhibits highlighting Savannah's architecture, public education system & culture.

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Contents

11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Massie Heritage Center

    Welcome, curious traveler, to the distinguished grounds of the Massie Heritage Center, an architectural jewel nestled safely within the historic grid of Savannah, Georgia. As you stand before this magnificent structure, allow…

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  2. 2The Exterior Courtyard and Greek Revival Facade

    Position yourself in the exterior courtyard, granting yourself an unobstructed view of the majestic front elevation of the Massie Heritage Center. The architectural vocabulary speaking to you is that of the Greek Revival style,…

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  3. 3The Ground Floor Foyer and Savannah River Exhibit

    Cross the threshold and enter the ground floor foyer of the Massie Heritage Center. Instantly, the modern noise of the city streets fades, replaced by the hushed, reverent acoustics of a historic sanctuary. …

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  4. 4The Downstairs Architecture and Preservation Gallery

    Proceed further into the downstairs level, transitioning into the galleries dedicated to architecture and the modern historic preservation movement. Savannah is globally renowned for its unique urban grid of public squares and…

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  5. 5The Historic Basement and the Reluctant Hospital

    We now direct our attention to a chapter of history that played out beneath our feet, a narrative centered around the architectural anomaly located in the basement of this structure. While you may not be able to wander freely…

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  6. 6The Grand Staircase and Second Floor Landing

    Let us now ascend the grand staircase to the second floor. As you place your hand upon the banister and step upward, I encourage you to pause and look closely at the wooden treads beneath your feet. …

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  7. 7The Historic Heritage Classroom

    Step across the threshold into the Historic Heritage Classroom, one of Massie's most intriguing and immersive exhibits. You have just walked completely out of the modern era and directly into the austere, highly structured…

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  8. 8The Principal's Office and Historic Belfry

    Adjacent to the classroom spaces, we find the nerve center of the nineteenth-century school: the Principal's Office. This room radiates a sense of solemn authority. …

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  9. 9The American Indian Native Culture Exhibit

    Transition now into a gallery that explores a history far older than the architectural foundations of the school itself: The American Indian exhibit. This space provides a crucial, expansive timeline of Native American culture…

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  10. 10The Massie Gift Shop and Exit Foyer

    As our comprehensive exploration of the Massie Heritage Center nears its conclusion, your walking route naturally brings you to the exit foyer, which thoughtfully houses the museum's gift shop. Far from being a mere commercial…

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  11. 11Closing

    As we conclude our audio journey and you prepare to exit the heavy wooden doors of the Massie Heritage Center, let us engage in a moment of scholarly synthesis. You have just traversed an extraordinary timeline contained within a…

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What is Massie Heritage Center?

Massie Heritage Center is a place in Georgia · United States with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationGeorgia · United States
TypeHeritage
Story sections11
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates32.0702, -81.0925
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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