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Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home
Category: Local History - Savannah Attractions & Activities
Address: 207 E Charlton St, Lafayette Square, Savannah, GA 31401
Take the opportunity to view the home of one of the South's most famous authors at this now-renovated structure. Two floors of the home have been restored to mimic the style of the 1920 and 1930s, which is when O'Connor spent her childhood here. A library of books typical of the period has been acquired, along with relevant furnishings. Readings...
Category: Local History - Savannah Attractions & Activities
Address: 501 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401
Looking for information on Georgia history? This is the place to go! They have extensive archives of historical objects from the 1700s to the present day. The organization also publishes books on Georgia history and genealogy and hosts workshops and monthly lectures. The capable staff is very friendly.
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Category: Local History - Savannah Attractions & Activities
Address: 142 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
If you were ever a Girl Scout (or knew someone who was), you have to visit this beautiful home. Juliette Low, best known for founding the Girl Scouts, was from a wealthy family, and this 1821 home reflects her status and period comforts. Furnishings and artwork that belonged to the family are back in place, and the Victorian era is stylishly...
Category: Local History - Savannah Attractions & Activities
Address: 429 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
Built in 1871, this house is one of the most beautiful homes in Savannah and also one of the most famous. Formerly owned by Jim Williams, it was featured in both the book and the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Although 429 Bull Street was a private residence for many years, it now invites visitors to step inside and meander through...
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
Category: Local History - Savannah Attractions & Activities
Address: 175 Bourne Ave, (exit 102 on I-95), Pooler, GA 31322
This museum is a must-see if you're interested in learning more about aviation history. Open since 1996, it features exhibits concerning the history of the Eighth Air Force Division, which was created in Savannah in 1942. More than one million men and women have served in this division, and they flew bombing missions over Nazi Germany during WWII.
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
Category: Local History - Savannah Attractions & Activities
Address: 460 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401
Occupying what was formerly a five-story bank for African-Americans, this engaging museum tracks the fight for, and history of, civil rights in Savannah. The guiding force behind it, Dr. Ralph Mark Gilbert, was a tireless advocate for equality and spent his life working for the cause. Today, the museum that bears his name features photographs,...
Category: Local History - Savannah Attractions & Activities
Address: 303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401
Tracing centuries of city history, this museum presents a film and multiple exhibits that highlight life in Savannah from its founding in 1733 to the present. While the overview is fascinating, so are the exhibits. Among them are the famous Bird Girl statue from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Forrest Gump's bench from the eponymous...
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Category: Local History - Savannah Attractions & Activities
Address: 41 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401
Housed in the historic Scarborough House (circa 1819), this museum is a fantastic source of information about Savannah's seafaring history. The port city was a major player in the import and export trade, and the ships that sailed its waters were amazing vessels. Many of them are replicated here in models, and the collection also features artwork...
Category: Local History - Savannah Attractions & Activities
Address: 30 Meddin Dr, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Commissioned in 1732, this distinctive tapered lighthouse has been a landmark for centuries. The supporting buildings on the lighthouse campus are unusual for having survived, and the head keeper's house is also open to visitors. Climb the lighthouse's 178 steps, see its lens, and take in the astounding panoramic view. Then, back on the ground,...
Category: Local History - Savannah Attractions & Activities
Address: 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
After traveling down an avenue of magnificent live oaks, visitors to Wormsloe reach the ruins of what was once the home of Noble Jones, an Englishman and one of Savannah's first settlers. Jones' mansion was built in 1739 of tabby, a type of local concrete made with oyster shells. Although it's now gone, the site is spectacular, and guests have...
