The history of Savannah, Georgia, includes important contributions from people of African descent. Savannah tourists will find several African-American historical sites, including one of the earliest African-American churches, slave burial grounds, and a portion of the Underground Railroad. Savannah has several guided tours for visitors who would appreciate the assistance of a native in their exploration of the city's African-American history.
The African-American History tour offers guests an opportunity to explore several of Savannah's landmarks. The two-hour tour includes information about the first Underground Railroad and the Civil Rights movement, as well as the history and culture of the Gullah Geechee people, descendants of West African slaves who have managed to preserve the majority of their African language and culture. The tour visits the First African Baptist Church, Haitian Memorial, African-American Family Monument and the Reconstruction-era Bryan Free School. As of 2010, tours start daily at 1:00 p.m., and prices range from $3 to $30.
African-American History Mini-Bus Tour in Savannah
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The Gullah Geechee tour explores more in depth the origins and contributions of the Gullah Geechee people in Savannah. Tourists receive an education in Gullah Geechee culture and history as the guided tour stops at historic communities and sites, including Yamacraw, Currytown, Frogtown, Old Fort, Tin City, Cuyler Brownville, the Yamacraw Art Park and the Arched Warehouse. As of 2010, two-hour tours start daily at 3:00 p.m. and range from $3 to $30.
Gullah Geechee Mini-Bus Tour in Savannah
1-888-653-6045
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The Savannah's Freedom Trail Tour is a two-hour exploration of slavery. Guests visit slave burial grounds, the Underground Railroad, slave auction blocks, and historic African-American communities and buildings, such as the First African Baptist Church, reportedly the oldest black church in North America. As of 2010, ticket prices range from $12 to $18.
Freedom Trail Tour
Savannah's Visitors Center
301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31401
912-398-2785
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