Savannah, Georgia is abundant in historical sites that were utilized during slavery. Though only remnants remain of the underground railroad, it remains a popular tourist site where tourists can view ports and caves used by slaves for shelter and to embark on their path to freedom. The tours also include stops at cemeteries, churches and other historical sites.
In addition to visiting slave burial grounds, places where slaves were bought and sold, and remnants of the underground railroad, tour participants will also see places where free African Americans lived during slavery. Also on the tour is a stop at the First African Baptist Church, known as the oldest African American church in North America. Tours are available daily and depart from the Savannah Visitor's Center and lasts approximately two hours.
This three-day tour is presented by the Savannah Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Day one includes a visit to the Savannah History Museum and the Savannah Visitor Information Center where you will learn the history of Savanna from 1733 to the present. The Beach Institute, Civil Rights Museum, Laurel Grove Cemetery slave burial grounds are also tour stops for day one. Day two includes a visit to the African-American Families Monument. Day three includes a stop at the underground railroad, a Savannah culinary tour and a visit to the First African Baptist Church. Tour dates and times vary.
Mikki's Black History tour includes visits to remnants of the underground railroad caves, ports used in the slave trade, slave grave sites, historical black churches and schools. This tour is customizable. Tours are conducted via limousine, carriage, bus trolley and boat and can range from 90 minutes to two hours in length.
