TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER

TYBEE ISLAND, GA

Sherman's coming! Confederates abandon Savannah's Fort Jackson The brochure says that Savannah's Fort James Jackson is the <a href="https://www.officialsavannahguide.com/old-fort-jackson" rel="noreferrer nofollow">oldest-standing brick fortress in Georgia</a>. It is roughly two miles east of the port city of Savannah that it was meant to protect. Fort Jackson strategically played second-fiddle to the more technologically advanced Fort Pulaski, which was a few more miles east at the mouth of the Savannah River. 

Fort Pulaski fell to the United States early in the Civil War thanks to a blindsided Confederate military command. [In fairness to the Confederacy, the Confederate command excused their gross dismissal of a gradual Union buildup adjacent to the fort, their weak supply chain, and their abject failure to hold onto the extraordinarily strategic position of Fort Pulaski, saying that their military intelligence had not anticipated going up against new-technological rifle cannons of the United States that could shoot further and more accurately than traditional cannons.]

Quiet Fort Jackson remained. It became the river headquarters of the Confederate military. The fort was meant to be a killer of any U.S. ship that dared come up its section of the Savannah River.  The fort was abandoned by Confederate troops when the United States Army of Tennessee and Army of Georgia under the command of General William Tecumseh Sherman <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman's_March_to_the_Sea" rel="noreferrer nofollow">marched into Savannah from Atlanta</a>.
Sherman's coming! Confederates abandon Savannah's Fort Jackson Credit: sniggie

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is a non-profit organization located in Tybee Island, Georgia, USA. The center was established in 1987 with the aim of promoting marine conservation and education. The center offers a variety of programs and exhibits related to marine science, including touch tanks, aquariums, and interactive displays.

One of the most popular exhibits at the center is the "Georgia's Coast" exhibit, which features a 3,000-gallon saltwater aquarium that houses a variety of marine life found off the coast of Georgia. Visitors can also explore the "Sensory Garden," which features a variety of plants and flowers that are commonly found in the coastal environment.

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center also offers educational programs for both children and adults. These programs include hands-on activities, guided tours, and classroom presentations. The center also hosts special events throughout the year, including beach cleanups, lectures, and workshops.

Overall, the Tybee Island Marine Science Center is a valuable resource for anyone interested in marine conservation and education. The center's exhibits and programs offer visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the diverse marine life found off the coast of Georgia and the importance of protecting these ecosystems for future generations.

TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TYBEE ISLAND GA. US MID #8401300001

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER
1510 STRAND
TYBEE ISLAND
GA
31328

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MID # 8401300001
Name TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 32.007215, -80.844807
CODES FIPS State Code: 13
FIPS County Code: 051
US Census Tract: 011103
US Census Block: 4023