Spring Membership Drive

Want a chance to win tickets to see the Savannah Bananas? Keep reading… The Bonaventure Historical Society is thrilled to announce our Spring Membership Drive! As the vibrant blossoms of spring emerge, so too does our passion for preserving and celebrating the rich history of Bonaventure. At the heart of Bonaventure lies a tapestry of…

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Camellia Dedication Ceremony

Bonaventure Cemetery Camellia Dedication Ceremony: Honoring First Ladies of Georgia The City of Savannah and Bonaventure Cemetery will host a dedication ceremony for twelve specially cultivated camellias named for the First Ladies of Georgia. The Dedication ceremony will include Cemeteries’ Director, Samuel Beetler, II, Liz Pascual, Master Gardener with the UGA Extension office, and our…

A Triumph of Restoration: Celebrating the Return of Bonaventure Cemetery’s Jewish Gates

Restoring Bonaventure Cemetery’s Jewish Gates Greetings, dear friends and supporters of the Bonaventure Historical Society! We are thrilled to share the wonderful news of the successful restoration of the iconic Jewish Gates that suffered damage earlier this summer. The resilience and generosity of our community, coupled with the support of the Bonaventure Historical Society and…

Special Fundraising Tour October 2023

Bonaventure Historical Society is offering two exclusive tours, October 21 & 22. These two tours are a part of a fundraising effort to repair the Jewish Gates and replace the Bonaventure Cemetery sign that was destroyed earlier this year. Costumed guides will take you on a stroll through this beautiful historic cemetery where you will…