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Savannah Slavery to Freedom Guided History Tour

223 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
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Duration

3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Learn about Savannah’s history through the lens of the African American journey from slavery to freedom with this themed walking tour through the most storied area of Savannah. Take in key locations from the Antebellum period from the mid-18th century to the Civil War with narration by a Gullah Geechee “truth-teller” guide illustrating the fate of West Africans captured and sold as slaves in the city, and their fight for freedom.

  • A unique glimpse of Savannah’s past, ideal for history buffs of all ages
  • Engaging historical narration by a Master Gullah Geechee Truth-Teller
  • Visit River Street, Johnson Square, and other historic spots
  • Morning or afternoon tour times available to fit your schedule

What To Expect

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Historic River Street

Learn about the history of the West African tribes that were routed to Savannah and used in slave labor to build the warehouses along River Street.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cluskey Vaults

See where cotton was shipped out to the United Kingdom and storages that look similar to ‘slave holding bins’ in Ghana, Senegal, Gambia, and Benin, West Africa

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Johnson Square

Stand where slaves were auctioned off in Johnson Square.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Second African Baptist Church

Learn about the incredible journey to freedom as you board the vehicle and travel past the Second African Baptist Church

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This does include a 60-90 minute walking tour
  • River Street's tricky cobblestone and brick alleyways will be difficult for anyone with mobility impairments
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 3 hour Fully narrated tour
  • The majority of this tour is walking
  • African American Monument
  • 'Sistah Patt' Master Gullah Geechee Truth-Teller
  • Johnson Square
  • See the Cluskey Vaults up close
  • Gratuities for Guides
  • Bottled water
  • Cost of parking

Durations

3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

223 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
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