Massie Heritage Center to Receive $238,748 from
2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

(Savannah, GA) — On December 26, 2007, President Bush signed the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, a $555 billion federal spending bill, into law.  About $17 million of the funds from that bill were successfully secured by Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) to be allocated to several local projects in Chatham County including Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s historic Massie Heritage Center.  The center was awarded $238,748.00 for preserving documents and displays outlining the history of Savannah. 

"The Massie School is one of Savannah's great historical sites and an integral part of the community.  I'm excited that we were able to secure funding so they can preserve important documents so that future generations can see the contributions the school has made to this city," Congressman Jack Kingston said.

As one of Savannah's oldest historical sites, the Massie Heritage Center is a unit of the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools.  Originally called the Massie School, it served as a public elementary school, the City's first from its opening in 1856 until its closure in 1974.  Massie School is an important part of Georgia's cultural heritage, an enduring testimony to the city's commitment to public education, and a symbol in which every American should take pride.

"Massie Heritage Center is a unique educational and architectural treasure in Savannah. Now over 150 years old, this historic school is still used for the original purpose for which it was designed and built. This funding will enable Massie to continue as an incomparable educational resource and will ensure its cultural legacy for generations to come," stated Candy Lowe, Director of the Massie Heritage Center.