We Shall Overcome: A Savannah Black History Experience
Despite immeasurable odds, Savannah’s black culture has survived today and is more vital than ever. Dig into a history of perseverance in the face of persecution on the Savannah Black History Experience.
The Savannah Black History Experience takes you through the most critical moments in Savannah’s lesser-told African American history. Come along to witness this painful past and reveal its importance in our modern world.
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We Shall Overcome: A Savannah Black History Experience
Black culture is the foundation of American society. Savannah’s role as a slave market and port city has left a scar that The Hostess City of The South now proudly displays as a lesson not to be forgotten. Journey on the Savannah Black History Experience to understand the trials and tribulations that define the city’s character and the people who survived them. Historical events that shattered shackles and changed generations lay around every corner on this educational and enthralling tour.
Meeting location: In the center of Yamacraw Square, 128 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Starting Time: 12 PM
Pet Policy: Pets are not permitted on Tours
Alcohol Policy: No Drinking Permitted
Adults Only: Yes
Where to Meet, Park, and Directions
In the center of Yamacraw Square, 128 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Please see parkopedia.com for best parking info. Use parkme.com for more parking locations.
Eleonore Dendy
Cynthia was lovely! She had a great knowledge of the spaces we were touring; from myth and ghost stories to historical information. She had an easy go...
Nathan Turner
Cynthia was wonderfully informative and patient with our group. Clearly did so much research. Bravo! 👏
Sam
We had the pleasure of walking with Minh, the tour guide. He was dare I say… spooktacular?! He was incredibly passionate about his job, very authent...
Tour Preview: What You’ll See
Haitian Monument
Visit this monument dedicated to the five hundred Haitian soldiers who fought bravely in Savannah against the British in 1778. One regiment member would go on to change the face of Haiti forever and inspire thousands of African Americans to fight for their freedom.
First African Baptist Church
A hallowed place of significant importance in Savannah’s black history, the First African Baptist Church’s storied history stretches from the Underground Railroad to the Civil Rights Movement. Since the congregation was founded in 1823, it has acted as an anchor throughout Savannah’s African-American history.
Wright Square
Hear how the right to vote was granted to Black Americans and subsequently restricted at Wright Square, one of the first of Savannah’s many squares. A riot nearly ensued across the street in 1868 when freed African Americans exercised their newfound freedom. It marked a monumental moment in Black history and a long, arduous struggle that continues today.
What is the Savannah Black History Experience About?
The history of Savannah is told in two timelines. One defines the aristocratic and wealthy as sitting in the lap of luxury. The other tells a tale of abuse, extortion, and, eventually, hard-earned freedom. This paradox harkens back to the earliest days when city founder James Oglethorpe banned slavery yet used it to build Savannah’s streets. It is a story of iron will that cannot simply be washed away.
Explore black history in Savannah, which flourished despite the heinous practice of slavery that prevailed in American society for hundreds of years. You’ll visit religious sites, such as the First Bryant Baptist Church, that gave people a light in these dark times. On the Savannah Black History Experience tour, you’ll see Savannah’s numerous black churches and businesses and learn about its unique African American culture.
Venture with expert tour guides to hear how thousands of people broke free from the chains of their oppressors and lived to tell the tale to their descendants. Learn about the slave revolts that acted as violent precursors to emancipation and the battles that continued during the days of the divisive Jim Crow laws. Regardless, the fight continued and still echoes throughout Savannah’s history today.
Hear about monumental moments in Black history that took place in Savannah and led to greater prosperity. From General Sherman’s Special Order No. # 15 to the Levy’s Department Store sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement. All came with challenges, but perseverance prevailed in the face of adversity. Reserve your spot on the Savannah Black History Experience to hear the whole story of a triumph against seemingly impossible odds.
Reasons to Take the Savannah Black History Experience
African Americans have contributed so much to society but have been cast down throughout history. It is because, and in spite ... of, these prejudices and policies that black culture has not only survived but thrived. If you want to know more about African American culture across America, specifically in Savannah, reserve your spot in the Savannah Black History experience today!
Savannah has been surviving in paradox since its foundation. The elegance of the antebellum South is lined up alongside the b ... rutal institution of slavery and the violence it harbored everywhere in the city. This stark contrast defines it and much of America as well. If you want to hear about the other side of the coin, the lesser-told story through the eyes of African Americans, then book a spot on our tour.
Savannah is known for many things. Great food, haunted houses, and a lengthy history that has survived multiple chaotic wars. ... Black history is often overlooked and cast aside. Step outside your comfort zone and try something different and valuable. Take the Savannah Black History Experience, one of the most unique tours in Savannah, if you are ready for a new experience.
Our Savannah Black History Experience covers not only the historical events and people of Savannah’s black history but also ... the people and places currently carrying that torch. If you’re visiting Savannah and want to support black-owned businesses, we have you covered! Our tour guides will guide you through history while making world-class suggestions on where to eat and hang out.
Black history in America is one of the harshest and most cruel stories ever written. It is a story of survival and faith that ... gave birth to some of the nation’s greatest minds. Peel back this distinctly American problem of race and religion on our Savannah Black History Experience. You’ll go home knowing much more about Savannah, America, and even, yourself.
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