Time for Some Trivia! 3 Little-Known Facts About Savannah
Whether you’re new to the area or born and raised in Savannah, you likely already know that our city has a great reputation nationwide for its rich and vibrant history. While several narratives of Savannah’s history are famous — like the famous Forrest Gump bench scenes — others aren’t quite as popular. Here are four little-known facts about our great city that you may not have heard before. THE ULTIMATE GIFT If you know Georgia’s history, then you know that General Sherman burned Atlanta to the ground during his infamous southbound march in the Civil War. You might not know that when he arrived in Savannah, the city’s beauty inspired him to spare it. So instead of destroying Savannah like he did Atlanta, Sherman
sent a telegraph about our beautiful city to President Lincoln, offering the city to him as a Christmas present.
THE COUNTRY’S FIRST AFRICAN CHURCH
The First African Baptist Church is a cherished landmark known for its prominent role as a safe house for slaves and African Americans throughout history. Appropriately, this church served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. In fact, to this day, you can still see the holes that were made in the floorboards to allow ventilation and oxygen for the slaves who traveled beneath them. While this church still stands today, few are aware of its amazing heritage — or that it was the very first African church in the entire country!
CHICKEN TRICKS World-renowned American novelist Flannery O’Connor, famous for her works “Wise Blood,” “The Violent Bear It Away,” and “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” grew up in Savannah. In fact, her childhood home still stands today at 207 East Charlton Street! Interestingly, as a young girl, O’Connor helped her family raise chickens, and she actually taught one of them how to walk backward.
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Everything Popcorn
Everything is the best bagel flavor. This is not a matter of debate. Sprinkle the seasoning on popcorn for a delicious snack that will have people asking, “What does this remind me of?”
Ingredients • 3/4 cup popcorn kernels • 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds • 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic Directions 1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds. Shake skillet often and cook until white seeds are golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and add garlic, onion, and salt. 2. In a large saucepan, combine popcorn kernels and oil. Cook over medium-high heat, covered, until
• 2 teaspoons granulated onion • 1/3 cup canola oil • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
popcorn kernels start to pop. Once popping, continue cooking and shaking the pan intermittently until popping ceases, about 3–5 minutes. 3. Transfer popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Pour in butter and toss to coat. Finally, add seasoning, toss again, and serve.
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