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Discover Black Savannah Tourism Council Corp

LXCL:Franklin Square Commemoration Ceremony

Franklin Square Commemoration Ceremony - 11:30 AM

LXCL:Community Reception at Unforgettable Bakery - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Community Reception at Unforgettable Bakery - 6:30 PM

On October 9, 2026, Discover Black Savannah invites the community to commemorate the 247th anniversary of October 9, 1779, and honor the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue and their historic connection to Savannah. Join us for the inaugural Franklin Square Haitian Heritage Commemoration, a day of remembrance, history, culture, and community celebrating the enduring connection between Savannah and Haiti.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, <h3 fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Thank You for Joining Us</h3>Thank you for registering for The Franklin Square Haitian Heritage Commemoration: Honoring the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue, presented by Discover Black Savannah. On October 9, we will gather to honor the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the Chasseurs-Volontaires and commemorate the enduring historical connection between Savannah and Haiti. Commemoration Ceremony Friday, October 9, 2026 | 11:30 AM Haitian Monument at Franklin Square | Savannah, GA Community Reception Friday, October 9, 2026 | 6:30&ndash;8:30 PM Unforgettable Bakery | 238 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, GA 31406 We are honored to have you be part of the inaugural year of what we hope will become an enduring Savannah tradition.Savannah &amp; Haiti. A Shared History. An Enduring Legacy. In Culture and In Community, Discover Black Savannahhello@blksav.com

On October 9, 2026, Discover Black Savannah invites the community to commemorate the 247th anniversary of October 9, 1779, and honor the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue and their historic connection to Savannah. Join us for the inaugural Franklin Square Haitian Heritage Commemoration, a day of remembrance, history, culture, and community celebrating the enduring connection between Savannah and Haiti.

Discover Black Savannah Tourism Council Corp

The Franklin Square Haitian Heritage Commemoration: Honoring the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue

2800 W Congress St

Franklin Square Commemoration Ceremony - 11:30 AM

Free

Community Reception at Unforgettable Bakery - 6:30 PM

Free

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