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Savannah’s Famous Statue From Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. One of the icons of Savannah is its “Bird Girl.” A 50-inch sculpture in bronze, the statue depicts a young girl, standing wistfully with two bowls in her hands.
Savannah's Bird Girl (Large - 37.5") Sculpted by American artist Sylvia Shaw Judson in 1936, the wistful Bird Girl became famous overnight when she was featured on the cover of John Berendt's...
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A replica of the original statue by Sylvia Shaw Judson, the celebrated Bird Girl Statue gained notoriety by its prominence in the best-selling novel and film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Find a Bird Girl statue for your home here! The Bird Girl is an icon of Savannah, made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See how to visit Bird Girl, read about...
- Mercer Williams House. The Mercer Williams House is a must-see for any architecture and history buff—but the Greek, Italianate, and Renaissance Revival home was also the scene of a notorious murder.
- Bonaventure Cemetery. Although the scenes of voodoo practitioner Minerva working her magic before (and after) midnight weren’t technically in Bonaventure Cemetery proper, Bonaventure is by far the best place to convene with the spirits within the city limits.
- Telfair Academy. Midnight’s cover famously features the Bird Girl, a sculpture by Sylvia Shaw Judson that once resided in Bonaventure Cemetery. Moved to Telfair Academy in 1997—and to the nearby Jepson Center for the Arts in 2014—Bird Girl was originally known as “Little Wendy.”
- Forsyth Park. Savannah’s version of New York City’s Central Park, the 30-acre Forsyth Park, is the largest green space located in the city’s historic district.
Don't miss out on the dazzling Broadway debut of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil! Join in the fun for a captivating fiesta that brings the mesmerizing realm of Savannah to life in Chicago, from June 25 to August 4, 2024.
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Jan 12, 2024 · It quickly became a smash hit, sitting on The New York Times bestseller list for 216 weeks. Benjamin Payne of Georgia Public Broadcasting reports on its lasting legacy in Savannah. BENJAMIN PAYNE, BYLINE: To the outside world, it's called "Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil."
