Savannah History Museum

Savannah, Georgia: The oldest city in Georgia has a rich history and much of it is on display at the Savannah History Museum. From it’s early beginning as a coastal village through the war years and into the industrial revolution, the footprints of the city can be seen in exhibits here at the museum.

Housed in the historic Central Georgia train shed, the building is just as historical as the exhibits it contains. From pre-colonization through current days, over 280 years of history is on display.

The journey through the history of Savannah begins with the early settlement. Here is where the General James Oglethorpe and early settlers came in contact with early Native American tribes like the Tomochichi. 

From there we head into the settlement of Savannah and see some of the items that made the city prosper. Displays here include a giant steam locomotive and a historic dentist office. Here you can also see a bench used in the motion picture Forrest Gump as well as Johnny Mercer’s Oscar Award.

Upstairs is a gallery dedicated to the Women of Savannah. The gallery features the cotton gin and how it helped shape Savannah’s fashion industry. This is also home to the Juliette Gordon Low and her role in creating the Girl Scouts of America right here in Savannah.

Back downstairs the tour continues through the city’s military history. From the American Revolution through the Civil War, Savannah saw it’s share of military skirmishes. It was in a battlefield across the street that one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolution took place.

All of these exhibits help paint the picture of Savannah’s vibrant past which can be enhanced by walking the streets of this historic town. To truly appreciate the rich history of the city, a trip to the Savannah History Museum is a must. The Savannah History Museum is located at 303 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. It is open seven days a week and admission is $7 for adults and $5 for kids.

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