In episode four of season three of the Savannah Irish podcast, host Tara Reese welcomes back Dr. Howard Keeley from Georgia Southern University. They discuss the unique sister city relationship between Savannah, Georgia, and Wexford, Ireland, focusing on the historical trade connections that began in 1845 with the Graves family's international maritime trading company.
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The episode dives into the cultural exchanges, stories of immigration, and significant impacts of Irish timber trade on Savannah's development. Additionally, it highlights the remarkable discoveries made by Georgia Southern University students in the National Archives of Ireland, and the ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between Savannah and Wexford today through initiatives like the Trade Bridge. The podcast underscores the importance of preserving these narratives for future generations.
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FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Introduction and Special Guests
00:21 Savannah and Wexford: Sister Cities
01:16 The Timber Trade Connection
04:06 The Graves Family and Their Ventures
13:05 Rediscovering Lost History
14:49 Modern Connections and Collaborations
18:18 Savannah's Irish Heritage and Ballast Stones
18:31 The Graves Family and Savannah's Stone Supply
19:47 The Dun Brody and Timber Trade
20:26 Personal Connections and Irish Stories
21:53 Savannah's Irish Neighborhoods and Cemeteries
25:59 Wexford's Emigration and the Famine
28:45 Challenges and Successes of Irish Immigrants
34:40 Preserving Irish History in Savannah
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