QUEEN LODGING | Private exterior access. Contentment and restfulness meet nature's invitation in the Casimir Pulaski guestroom of the gentleman's mansion. The bath features muted floral wallpaper, claw foot tub, and brass ring shower. The room's muted primary colors and plaid, antique oak queen bed from the Second Empire Period add a rich, yet cozy, cottage appeal. The original brick exterior walls – part of the park mansion's 24 inch courtyard level structure – are highlights of the engaging street level accommodations.
Be inspired by young Pulaski's reported love of playing in his Marka Poland picturesque park. Just outside the private chamber doorway of The Pulaski guestroom are the beautiful gardens and ancient live oaks of Lafayette Square (illuminated at dawn by gaslight-type street lamps). Guests are lured from the romantic inn into the temperate climates and al fresco leisure of polite Savannah Georgia. Contact Savannah's family-friendly luxury inn
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About Casimir Pulaski. Count Casimir Pulaski (Kazimierz Pulaski) is probably the best known European who gave his life during America's Revolutionary War. Pulaski Square in Historic Savannah Georgia and Fort Pulaski National Park are local tributes in his honor. Already a hero of Poland, Pulaski sought out American ambassador Benjamin Franklin in Paris France with an interest to become a commissioned officer in the American cause for independence from England.
During the Battle of Savannah the French leading commander, General D'Estaing, fell wounded during what became the siege on the southern capital. Pulaski is reported to have rushed forward to assume command. Unknowingly, the Battle of Savannah on October 9, 1779, had been doomed. The night before, Sgt. Major James Curry of Charleston slipped past Continental sentries and deserted to British lines, informing them of the Allied battle plans. The brave and daring Pulaski had raised the allied soldiers' spirits (3000 French and the Pulaski Legion) by his example and courage of leadership, only to be mortally wounded himself. The fatal shot removed from his body is on display at the Georgia Historical Society in Hodgson Hall. The Allies suffered over 800 casualties – 244 killed, 584 wounded. British casualties were comparatively light -- 40 killed and 63 wounded.
Pulaski is called the "Father of American Cavalry" and remains one of the widely celebrated heroes of the American Revolutionary War. To learn more about Casimir Pulaski, click here. |
