River Street Sweets, Savannah’s oldest candy store, celebrated its 50th anniversary with the opening of a new brick-and-mortar location on Broughton Street — expanding the Strickland family’s sweet legacy in the heart of downtown Savannah.
For five decades, the Strickland family has made River Street Sweets synonymous with handmade Southern candy — from our World Famous Pralines and creamy fudge to fresh Bear Claws and glazed pecans, all made fresh daily using recipes passed down through the family. What began as a single Savannah candy store has grown into a beloved Southern tradition, one handmade treat at a time.
Here’s to 50 sweet years — and to many more to come.
