Suggestions for History Museum near Savannah

KeytoSavannah.com • December 3, 2010Old Fort Jackson was built in 1808 to help protect Savannah during the War of 1812; great history lesson for a day activity. Hear the historic firing of the cannons on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM & 2PM

Sherry M. • July 30, 2014I watched Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil immediately before visiting. It made the visit even more spectacular. I want to live in this home!!

Jenn W. • July 25, 2015This is an amazing museum The building alone is worth seeing, but the collection of trains & the knowledge of the staff is unparalleled. Be sure to catch some of the tours 4 behind the scenes access

Anita B. • August 29, 2013Our guide was very knowledgable and hospitable. It was interesting to learn about the tie between the Low family and Robert E Lee.

Jonathan S. • February 3, 2012Savannah’s first free public school, operating continuously from 1856 until 1974 except for its use as a Union hospital during the Civil War and as a Freedmen’s school during Reconstruction.

Emylee • March 5, 2017A fun place to stop and see old classic Georgia :)

Emmett R. • June 23, 2017A must stop visit! Absolutely beautiful property as well as historic! Lots to see. Plus 3 mile hiking path!

Emmett R. • June 7, 2018Lots of history at this small museum! Worth the stop for any history buff!

Quality B. • July 25, 2012Great trails around the fort, perfect for a bike ride :)

Joe C. • November 14, 2015We stumbled on to this by chance, thus proving that it's so important to just take walks through new cities, like Savannah. We also passed a beautiful fountain and the girl scouts first location

Sheri • March 13, 2018We did the tour on Halloween, fun!

Rebecca K. • August 10, 2010A beautiful example of Gothic Revival Architecture. It's a must see when visiting Savannah. I would skip the tour though unless you get the student price because seeing inside just isn't worth $7.

Jonathan S. • April 19, 2011Built in 1844 for Aaron Champion by architect Charles Cluskey. Notice the 3rd floor addition from 1895.www.architecturalsavannah.com

Neil • January 4, 2012Do not mention pirates whilst aboard this ship

Your Savvy Atlantan • November 2, 2013Sit here and ponder life just as Forest Gump did. The actual bench now resides in the Savannah History Museum, 303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Savannah.