Faith in Education: 19th-Century African American Education in Savannah

Historic Savannah Foundation's Lecture Series continues with Savannah Archaeological Alliance founder Laura Seifert!

Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary, will feature Savannah Archaeological Alliance founder Laura Seifert as a guest speaker on Thurs., Sept. 18 at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, located in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy at 323 E. Broughton St. in Savannah.

Seifert will discuss “Faith in Education: 19th-Century African American Education in Savannah” as part of the 2025 Historic Savannah Foundation Lecture Series, “The People, Places and Stories That Define Savannah.” Attendees are invited to attend a wine reception at 5:30 p.m. The lecture will start at 6 p.m.

In her lecture, Seifert will use the unique lens of archaeological and historical data to balance the story of the Skidaway Island Benedictine Mission, a Catholic mission and boys boarding school from 1877 to 1900, with the larger history of African American education in Savannah.

Historic Savannah Foundation’s Lecture Series is open to the public. Reservations are recommended, as space is limited. Attendance is free for Historic Savannah Foundation members and $15 for non-members.

Members may RSVP by emailing Kendall Graham at kgraham@myhsf.org or calling (912) 233-7787, ext. 109.

Non-members can purchase tickets by visiting myhsf.org/events/lecture-series