TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) -The Tybee Post Theatre has been a part of the Tybee Island’s history since 1930, originally built as a movie house for soldiers stationed at Fort Screven.

Despite its rich history, it sat dark on the island after World War two and was almost demolished in 1999.

Fortunately, it was saved and then purchased and officially restored in 2015.

This Saturday, September 27th, marks the ten-year anniversary.

“The original theater was built in 1930 for the army base here, which was Fort Screven,” explained Tybee Post Theatre Executive Director, Evan Goetz.

It was a way for soldiers stationed at Fort Screven and their families to have some fun and enjoy entertainment, outside of World War Two. But when the war ended, the army had no more use for it.

“It eventually went

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