HSF Panel Discussion: "Yamacraw Village: History, Community, and Continuity"
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Join HSF for a special panel discussion, “Yamacraw Village: History, Community, and Continuity” on Thursday, July 23rd at Historic First Bryan Baptist Church.
This panel will examine the rich history of the Yamacraw community, from its 18th-, 19th-, and early 20th-century roots to the demolition of the multicultural neighborhood in 1939 and its development into a segregated public housing complex in 1941.
Yamacraw Village holds deep historical importance for Savannah, reflecting national trends in urban planning and public housing, as well as their impact on underrepresented communities. As the oldest federally funded housing project remaining in Savannah, and one of the earliest remaining in the United States, it’s current planned demolition and redevelopment raises urgent questions about how public housing communities are preserved.
The discussion will also highlight First Bryan Baptist Church, established in 1788 by Andew Bryan while he was enslaved at Brampton Planation. Recognized as one of the oldest Black Baptist Churches in the United States, First Bryan serves as the spiritual and community anchor in Yamacraw. Its enduring connection to the neighborhood is essential to understanding the history of Yamacraw. This panel will examine the importance of preserving history, a sense of place, faith, and community.
This panel is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged; pre-registration is available by visiting www..myhsf.org/events/lecture-series/. The discussion will take place in the Sanctuary at First Bryan Baptist Church located at 575 W. Bryan Street. Doors open 5:30 pm and the panel discussion will start at 6:00 pm
This panel will examine the rich history of the Yamacraw community, from its 18th-, 19th-, and early 20th-century roots to the demolition of the multicultural neighborhood in 1939 and its development into a segregated public housing complex in 1941.
Yamacraw Village holds deep historical importance for Savannah, reflecting national trends in urban planning and public housing, as well as their impact on underrepresented communities. As the oldest federally funded housing project remaining in Savannah, and one of the earliest remaining in the United States, it’s current planned demolition and redevelopment raises urgent questions about how public housing communities are preserved.
The discussion will also highlight First Bryan Baptist Church, established in 1788 by Andew Bryan while he was enslaved at Brampton Planation. Recognized as one of the oldest Black Baptist Churches in the United States, First Bryan serves as the spiritual and community anchor in Yamacraw. Its enduring connection to the neighborhood is essential to understanding the history of Yamacraw. This panel will examine the importance of preserving history, a sense of place, faith, and community.
This panel is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged; pre-registration is available by visiting www..myhsf.org/events/lecture-series/. The discussion will take place in the Sanctuary at First Bryan Baptist Church located at 575 W. Bryan Street. Doors open 5:30 pm and the panel discussion will start at 6:00 pm
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Where is it happening?
Historic First Bryan Baptist Church, 575 W Bryan St, Savannah, GA 31401-2394, United States
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Host or PublisherHistoric Savannah Foundation
