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25-06-2025
- Science
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Coastal Heritage Society Unveils First Indoor Expansion Of Children's Museum With STEAM Exhibit 'Numbers In Nature'
Savannah, GA, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Heritage Society (CHS) is proud to announce the first indoor expansion of Savannah Children's Museum with the upcoming debut of Numbers in Nature, an interactive STEAM-focused exhibit that highlights the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. This exciting addition marks a new chapter for the museum and will offer year-round educational enrichment for families across the region. 'Coastal Heritage Society is so grateful to the City of Savannah for their partnership to bring this National Historic Landmark that they own back to life as a cultural and educational resource for our local community during our 50th anniversary year,' said Nora Lee, CEO of Coastal Heritage Society. 'Thank you, Colonial Group, Inc., the Lesher Family Foundation, and our other donors for their vision and support to help get this project off the ground.' CHS would also like to thank Malcolm and Julia Butler who have generously committed to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $150,000 for the STEAM Center. Funds raised from this matching campaign will be used to finalize preparations to welcome guests into the new museum space. Located within an 11,000-square-foot historic building in the heart of downtown Savannah, Numbers in Nature will allow visitors to step into a captivating maze of mirrors designed to challenge perceptions and spark curiosity. Through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits, guests will discover the hidden patterns of nature, from spirals and symmetry to fractals and beyond. Originally built in 1925 as the Storehouse for the Central of Georgia Railway, the building underwent extensive renovations to prepare it for its new purpose. Updates include a remodeled restroom area, a new classroom space, a brand-new roof, and the preservation of many original architectural elements. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Savannah Children's Museum. Numbers in Nature is just the first step in a larger vision to expand and enhance the museum's offerings for the community. To contribute to the STEAM Center matching campaign and see your donation double, please visit – ENDS – For media inquiries, please contact Kristyn Beasley at info@ or call 912-417-5377. About Coastal Heritage Society Coastal Heritage Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation founded in 1975 that operates six museums reflecting our nation's history and culture while offering many special events for all ages throughout the year. The museums include Savannah History Museum, Savannah Children's Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House. For further information about the museums, programs, memberships, events, and ways to give, please visit Below, you will find B-roll with details of the new expansion. CONTACT: Kristyn Beasley Lesley Francis PR 9124175377 info@
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23-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Iconic country music quartet may never perform this song live
A legendary country music group may never perform one of their songs live. Duane Allen told Taste of Country there is a good chance the Oak Ridge Boys will never perform 'Ever With Me' live. The reason? The song reminds Allen of his wife, Nora Lee, who died on March 31, 2024 after a long illness. The couple had been married almost 55 years, Taste of Country reported. 'We've not been able to do that on stage yet, because I'm not sure I can even get through it,' Allen told the outlet. 'Ever With Me' is included on the Oak Ridge Boys' most recent album 'Mama's Boys.' The vocal quartet recorded the project as Allen's wife struggled with her illness. The singer mentioned how difficult it was to even get through the recorded version of the deeply emotional tune. 'If you listen closely enough, you can hear the trembling in my voice,' Allen told Taste of Country. 'We decided to leave it on, because it was real,' the vocalist added. 'I was going through losing my wife during the recording process of that song, and it has a lot of emotion in it. I really like it.' The Oak Ridge Boys are currently on the group's 'American Made: Farewell Tour.' The tour was originally scheduled through December of 2024, but the Country Music Hall of Fame inductees added new dates for 2025. 'We've had so much fun touring from city to city and getting to see everyone,' member William Lee Golden said in the band's newsletter that listed the 2025 tour dates. The Oak Ridge Boys originally planned to retire after they first announced the tour. The group's tenor singer, Joe Bonsall, said in January 2024 that he would be retiring because of his battle with a neuromuscular disorder. He died from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) the following July at age 76. Country star goes viral for forgetting lyrics to hit song at stadium show Country music star's son calls him 'lamest man to ever walk planet earth' With new album out soon, country star has already 'got ideas' for next one Country singer involved in pedestrian crash that killed 77-year-old woman Country singer fulfills young fan's unusual request: 'Well this was a first' Read the original article on MassLive.
