2025 8th Grade Savannah Field Trip!!

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Savannah Field Trip

From Monday-Wednesday of March 10-12, 39 of the DVA 8th graders (and 2 teachers and 3 parents) got to enjoy the BIG DVA trip to Savannah! There were so many stops and so many learning experiences! These handful of pictures could never do it justice.

Day 1: Go Fish

Our first stop was at Go Fish in Perry, GA! The students got to fish and learn about different types of fish/animals and how they related to the regions and watersheds of GA! The regions of GA is the first unit they study in GA Studies in 8th grade. So many students caught fish I lost count - mainly bluegill. Natasha caught 2 back-to-back! Julien kissed the fish for good luck! We also ate an amazing lunch on property! The tour guides were all knowledgeable and helpful. They also had some fun simulators!

Day 1: Mighty 8th

After a long day of traveling (and fishing!) we arrived at the Mighty 8th museum in Pooler, GA just north of Savannah. An awesome tour guide walked us through different videos, talked about the different planes and history of WWII. The students are currently studying WWI in GA Studies, and will quickly be in WWII. Many of them remember things they learned about WWII from 5th grade.

Day 2: Cathedral

The Cathedral was absolutely gorgeous and pictures don't do it justice! We saw the beautiful stained glass, the 14 stories of Jesus' last day on earth, the pipe organs, gothic ceilings, etc. It was simply breathtaking being inside. We also got a walking tour from our hotel to the cathedral! :-)

Day 2: Old Fort Jackson

This was Coach Greene's personal favorite part of the trip. :-) This was way more than just visiting an old fort. The tour guide addressed the students as soldiers as soon as we exited the bus. They taught them the different flag signals, how to load a musket, how to walk in formation, and different medical ailments and treatments during the civil war. They also fired the cannon for us!! It was INCREDIBLE.

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Day 2: Tybee Marine Center

After a quick chick-fil-a lunch at a park, we drove to Tybee Island and went to the new Marine Center. The students got to hunt for animals on the beach as well as observe the animals in the aquariums and touch tanks in the center. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. There were jellyfish everywhere on the beach, and we even brought some back to the center. We even watched them feed one of them to their turtle Weston as a snack! This information was a good review of life science from 7th grade and reminiscent of their big 7th grade field trip to Jekyll Island. We all enjoyed the beach time and gorgeous weather! :-)

Day 2: Dolphin Cruise

We saw many dolphins, took selfies, and enjoyed the sunshine.

Day 2: Savannah River Street, Dinner at Pirate House and Ghost Trolley Tour

We were exhausted by the time evening and nighttime came, but we weren't done yet! Everyone got about 2 hours on River Street to walk, shop and buy ice cream and candy. It was a beautiful evening! Most students said this was their favorite part of the trip. Then the bus took us over to Pirate house where we had a private room and the most AMAZING buffet dinner with fish, chicken, shrimp, green beans, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and banana pudding! The pirate came by and even sang "Happy Birthday" to Geo in an operatic voice! Then we ended the night with a Ghost Trolley Tour around downtown Savannah.

Day 3: Andalusia

On our way back home from Savannah, we stopped in Milledgeville and had the best trip! First, we headed over to Andalusia to see Flannery O'Conner's home and Mr. Wildeboer was in ELA nerd-boy heaven. :-) We got a tour of her home and got to explore the grounds on a beautiful morning. They had an augmented reality tour that we could do on our phones! Their regular exhibit was closed because big things are coming as they unveil her visual art collection later this month!

Day 3: Milledgeville College Lunch and History Tour

After visiting Andalusia, we headed over to Georgia College and at in their students dinning hall (students were impressed with all of the great food options for lunch!!). And lunch was made even more exciting with a fire alarm drill. And then we rode through Milledgeville with a tour guide explaining Milledgeville history.

Day 3: Milledgeville Governor's Mansion

After the bus history tour, we went to the old Governor's Mansion and took a tour. The house was large and amazing! So many original pieces in the house and such rich history. Milledgeville served as Georgia capital from 1804-1868, and this house completed construction for governors to live in 1839.

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