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Savannah Morning News: Local News, Politics, Entertainment & Sports in Savannah, GA Sections News Sports Entertainment Life Obituaries Classifieds Property Transfers Homes Cars Jobs E-Edition Subscribe Site Archive Log in Subscribe Now Savannah leaders commemorate anniversary of the Weeping Time slave sale Until fairly recently, the sale of 436 enslaved men, women, and children in West Savannah during early March of 1859 was an obscure incident of American history. Now this tragic occasion is solemnly recalled as the Weeping Time, and approximately 100 diverse community members joined Savannah leaders on Saturday, March 7, to honor victims of the slave sale on the grounds where it occurred, in a grassy field beside Otis J. Brock Elementary School. Sunshine illuminated this setting where 436 empty chairs were placed Saturday as a temporary monument to those put on the block during the Weeping Time — the largest sale of human beings in U... Mar 7 at 7:37 PM 1 -- Savannah's 'Blues Muse' Delia Green gets headstone 120 years after her murder Mar 7 at 5:20 PM Sea level rise challenges storm water system Mar 7 at 4:23 PM PHOTOS: Spring Celebration at the Oatland Island Wildlife Center Mar 7 at 7:47 PM PHOTOS + VIDEOS: 2020 Greening of the Fountain for St. Patrick's Day in Savannah Mar 6 at 4:19 PM Bishop Hartmayer bids farewell to Savannah, looks forward to Atlanta post Mar 6 at 4:42 PM THE ART SCENE: Local artists crown Telfair Ball with handmade art Mar 7 at 8:46 PM High schools: Lee picks up 100th win at Calvary Day Mar 7 at 8:17 PM Former Savannah Christian baseball coach Carl Carter honored with field dedication Mar 7 at 5:23 PM Tybee Vacation Rentals celebrates 20 years Mar 7 at 10:35 AM LIVE VIDEO: Coronavirus Task Force briefing Mar 6 at 5:45 PM LISTEN: Difference Makers, Savannah St. Patrick's Day adjutant Jay Burke and father Jim Burke Mar 6 at 5:11 AM Keep up with Savannah St. Patrick's Day here Feb 28 at 11:58 AM Happening Now Obituaries for March 8, 2019 Posted at 1:55 AM SCAD women capture 3rd straight national crown; Bees 2nd in men's swimming Posted at 1:19 AM Recreation calendar Posted at 12:36 AM Letters to the editor Sunday: Mar 7 at 11:37 PM Digital Talkback: Reader insights on the winnowing of the Democratic presidential field Mar 7 at 11:37 PM City Talk column: Weak January employment data comes at uncertain time Mar 7 at 11:37 PM daily E-mail Newsletter Our top news, delivered to your inbox Sign-up for other newsletters Never miss a story Choose the plan that's right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Subscribe Now Sign up for daily e-mails Reader Services My Profile Contact Us E-Edition Submissions News Tips Announcements Calendar Event Obituaries Advertising Circulars Business Directory Pay Your Ad Stay Connected Facebook Twitter RSS YouTube Pinterest Instagram © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. Savannah Morning News ~ 1375 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31405 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK Subscribe Now Site Archive Home News Crime Severe Weather Politics Nation & World Beacon Savannah St. Patrick's Day Sports High School College Outdoors Savannah Bananas Georgia Southern Extra Georgia Bulldogs Extra Entertainment Accent Vox Populi Health & Wellness Columnists Faith Home & Garden Dining Opinion Columnists Editorials Letters The Commute Business Blogs City Talk Newsmakers Profile Effingham Now Columnists News Bryan County Now Columnists News La Voz Latina Noticias Deportes Opinión Spotted Archives Obituaries More Legal Notices Best of the Best Spotted Archives Podcasts Photos Videos Calendar Contests Branded Content Submit Your News Live Cams Data Central From Our Advertisers Tell-N-Sell Southern Kitchen History of the Starland District Daily Jail Bookings Tybee Island Weather Station Subscriber Subscribe Manage Subscription e-Billing Registration E-Edition My Profile Mobile Friendly Account Management Market Place Business Directory Classifieds Place an Ad Cars Homes Til it Sells Jobs Pay Your Ad Feedback Ownership Terms of Use Privacy Policy Gannett Publications © 2015 __SITENAME__ --...