South Mag South Issue 71 | Page 50

TH OU ’S SEVENTH ANNU AL South’s Greatest Kids S YOUR HEARTS ARE ABOUT TO MELT WHEN YOU TAKE A LOOK AT HOW PRECIOUS THE KIDS OF THE SOUTH REALLY ARE. THESE ARE THE HEART-WARMERS, THE SNACK-EATERS, THE RUNNING AND PLAYING CHAMPIONS OF OUR FUTURE SHARING A LITTLE BIT OF THEIR PERSONALITIES WITH US, THE READERS OF SOUTH. HOW DID WE GET SO LUCKY? Angela Hopper (SPECIAL THANKS MASSIE HERITAGE CENTER FOR THE PHOTO SHOOT LOCATION.) The Massie Heritage Center is the ideal place for your kids (and you) to learn about the history of Savannah. Take a trip to learn about the city’s architecture, and the history of people who lived here long ago! Whether you’re visiting Savannah, or a long-time resident, you can find something worthwhile at Massie every time! Massie has a long standing history. Once a public school, it was too small to support student population. The school was a cherished and revered institution by the locals, mostly in the downtown area. The people of Savannah wanted reassurance that it would be preserved and utilized as an educational resource. One fighter for the preservation of Massie school was Emma 50 S OUT H M AGA ZI NE.C OM Morel Adler. Mrs. Adler became a Chatham County School Board Member in 1975. She was a Savannian native raised right in the heart of the Historic District. She was passionate about saving t he city’s historic treasures. The Massie Heritage Center has developed a collection of educational exhibits, living history uniforms, and plenty of programs to educate and stimulate the community. With exhibits like Savannah’s Grid, you can learn what Oglethorpe’s ideas behind the design of the city! With a laser show and other engaging activities the whole family can feel more connected to the community. 207 E Gordon St, Savannah, GA, (912) 395-5070, internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/schools/massie