Savannah, GA, March 2, 2023 - Live Oak Public Libraries and Coastal Heritage Society announce a new partnership offering free family passes to the community.

Live Oak Public Libraries library card holders in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties can check out a Coastal Heritage Society Family Pass, usable for up to eight people per visit, for free admission to Savannah History Museum, Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, and Pin Point Heritage Museum. Each library location will have one pass available, and passes are valid for seven days.

“We are so excited to collaborate with Live Oak Public Libraries through the Passport Membership Program,” says Nora Fleming Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Coastal Heritage Society. “We look forward to welcoming the public to visit our engaging and educational historic sites as a family.”

Coastal Heritage Society museum locations offer engaging experiences, both indoors and out of doors.

Three museums are located in downtown Savannah in Tricentennial Park. Savannah History Museum highlights the city’s rich history from its founding; next door is Battlefield Memorial Park which is open to visitors year-round and commemorates the 1779 Battle of Savannah.  Savannah Children’s Museum offers open-air exhibits inviting children to explore and learn through play. Georgia State Railroad Museum, housed in the Central of Georgia Railway Repair Shops Complex, is a National Historic Landmark featuring an operational turntable and daily guided programming.

Old Fort Jackson, also a National Historic Landmark, is located along the Savannah River and offers daily cannon firings and interactive programs. Pin Point Heritage Museum is located on the banks of the Moon River in southside Savannah and celebrates the Gullah/Geechee culture and community.

View the Coastal Heritage Society website at chsgeorgia.org to find museum locations, hours, and to plan your visit.

“We are pleased to announce this partnership program with Coastal Heritage Society,” said Lola Shelton-Council, Library Executive Director. “The collaboration gives our community new opportunities to learn firsthand about the history and culture of Savannah and coastal Georgia, as these museums and sites bring the past to life for all ages.”

In addition to visiting Coastal Heritage Society sites, Live Oak Public Libraries card holders can also check out free passes to Georgia State Parks, Telfair Museums, and other cultural centers across the state. Learn more at liveoakpl.org/passes.