SHIPS OF THE SEA MARITIME MUSEUM
LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC WILLIAM SCARBROUGH HOUSE AND GARDENS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025
A Very Maritime Holiday
5PM-8PM
5-7pm: Photos with Santa | 7-8pm: Trae Gurley Concert
$35 General Admission
$20 Youth Admission
*12 years of age and under*
FREE for members of all levels!
41 MLK JR. BLVD, SAVANNAH, GA 31401
Celebrate the holidays in Savannah’s most magical gardens.
Join us at Ships of the Sea for an evening of music, merriment, and maritime cheer!
A holiday gathering for families, friends, and maritime spirits alike.
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🎶 Live music by Trae Gurley to set the mood
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🎅 A visit from Santa Eddie for photos with families and pets
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🍬 A cheerful candy station filled with seasonal sweets
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📸 Festive photo ops beneath the garden lights
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🍸 A cash bar with holiday-inspired drinks
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🌿 After-hours access to the Scarbrough House and illuminated gardens
Bring your holiday spirit and your loved ones. Celebrate the season with cheerful music, sparkling lights, and festive moments that capture Savannah’s charm.
About Trae Gurley & His Merry Men
Trae Gurley is one of Savannah’s standout vocalists, known for his smooth, Sinatra-inspired sound and more than three decades of musical experience. A musician first, Trae began with saxophone and guitar before discovering his passion for vocal performance and the timeless elegance of the Great American Songbook.
His career has taken him to notable venues and events across the country, including performances for MoMA, SCAD, Gulfstream, Rolls-Royce, and the Hotel del Coronado. In Savannah, he’s a familiar favorite at annual Johnny Mercer tributes and cabaret performances at the Historic Lucas Theatre.
For A Very Maritime Holiday, Trae joins acclaimed local musician Jared Hall as the leaders of “the Merry Men,” bringing a festive blend of jazz standards and holiday classics to the Scarbrough House.
We welcome back Santa Eddie
Santa Eddie is a beloved member of the Ships of the Sea community — and if you recognize him, it may be from his appearance in our exhibition Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos, where he proudly shared his two maritime-inspired tattoos. Last holiday season, he helped light up our Ships in the Dark celebration, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back for A Very Maritime Holiday.
After retiring to Savannah from upstate New York, Santa Eddie fully embraced his role in the community. What began as a simple resemblance to Santa quickly became a joyful calling. Known for his real beard, warm spirit, and genuine enthusiasm, he brings holiday magic to families, events, and even enthusiastic pets.
From cheerful greetings and photo moments to heartfelt conversations with little ones, Santa Eddie creates memories that last long beyond the season. We’re honored to have him spreading joy once again at the Scarbrough House.