it was pretty cool. I liked reading about the founder of girl scouts which was interesting that…read morethey have it considering there is a whole museum for her and girl scouts. staff was ok. I thought the woman wasn't the most friendly as I had gotten the pass for three places and I dunno, she just didn't seem warm. thought the movie about the cannons they found was really interesting.

The Savannah History Museum has so much potential. Savannah is the first city in Georgia, the first…read morecapital of Georgia, the first planned city in America, the site of Georgia's largest revolutionary war battle (Siege of Savannah), the terminus of General Sherman's Civil War March to the Sea, the birthplace of famous Americans like Juliette Gordon Low, Clarence Thomas, and Flannery O'Connor, the site of over 2500 historically significant properties, and is an American cultural staple (Forrest Gump, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, ghosts, etc.). Strangely enough, the museum instead chooses to lead with exhibits like "1920s dentistry," "wildlife of the barrier islands," and "steam locomotives." When patrons finally get to the Savannah exhibits, the confusion intensifies. The exhibit on Savannah in WWII predeceases the exhibit on Savannah in the Civil War, and Savannah's revolutionary war history is told out of order. Perhaps the worst curation atrocity is that the museum's most famous piece, the "Forrest Gump bench," is behind a glass case. Really? The whole point of museums is interacting with history, and something as sturdy and repairable as a steel bench is a perfect "interactive exhibit" piece. Imagine how much more museum goers would enjoy their experience if they could get their photo taken on Forrest Gump's bench (perhaps even with a wax Tom Hanks sitting on it too!). Forrest Gump was released in 1994 and that bench won't be worth more than the steel its made with in 40 years--no reason to keep it behind a glass case. America is teaming with museum curators desperate for employment. The average SCAD Museum Studies major would froth at the mouth for an opportunity to curate a history museum for such a storied city like Savannah. Please bring in a professional to renovate this museum and have it live up to its true potential.

For Adventure Friday last week, I chose Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum to explore with friends. I…read moredid some research online and since my friends and I had a total of 5 kids all under 5, it looked relatively easy for little legs, so I thought it would be a good bet. Parking: As soon as you turn in from Fort Argyle road, they have their own lot that can fit quite a number of cars. Fee: Once you park, there is a gazebo and a clearly marked box with a sign that says "FEE: Adults $3, Children $1", so have cash on hand. It's an honor system, no credit or debit cards. Trail Description: Constructed between 1826 and 1830 by African and Irish laborers, the canal transported local crops and goods from inland plantations along the Ogeechee River to Savannah's shipping port. The canal is 16.5 miles, beginning at the Savannah River and ending at the Ogeechee River and is made up of 6 locks. There are over 4 miles of trails on the property, including the historic Towpath Trail and Laurel Ridge Trail. Difficulty Level: Easy for all ages. What we did: We did the historic Towpath Trail which is about 1/2 mile. It runs along the side of the canal and leads you to a gazebo with seating and a bench in front of it by the water. There was a great photo op when we reached the end of the canal, at the Ogeechee river. On the way back, we walked the "Laurel" Ridge Trail that basically runs parallel to the Towpath trail. Lots of little bridges and walkways on the way back to the museum. Beware: My friend told me that she follows them on Facebook and they post sightings of Cotton Mouse (?) snakes frequently. We did not see any during our little stroll, thank goodness. Also, toward the end of the Towpath trail, when it loops around to go to the gazebo, the path is low to the ground. We were walking on wooden platforms (don't know what they are called), but if there are gators in the water, well, you'll be pretty damn close to the water. Just remember, run in zig zags, gators can only run fast in a straight line. Although I don't know how possible that would be on those wooden platforms. Also, I wouldn't say this path is stroller-friendly, but that's me. The trail is not paved and not sure how a stroller would do on the wooden platforms. Great place to explore and learn a little more of the area's history. I skimmed through the pictures on the Yelp review page as well, but did not expect that at all! What a little gem in Savannah!

Today we visited the Savannah Ogeechee Canal museum and trails. There are a series of beautiful…read moretrails that wind through the woods and also along the canal. The museum is rebuilding after the most recent Ogeechee River flood. There are a few exhibits and the woman who was running the museum is very knowledgeable and passionate about the canal and trails. We took a wonderful 4 miles hike that took us through different terrain. We enjoyed visiting this site and recommend checking it out as well.

A very special place that is run by amazing staff! If you…read moreare visiting Savannah, this place is a must visit on your trip!! Shout out to Odessa and Jane for both their professionalism, exceptional knowledge, and patience! This is an African Art museum that tells a beautiful story. Showcasing unique cultural artifacts and pieces from across the African continent that each tell their own unique story. This museum is free, and guide will conduct a tour of the museum and provide you with knowledge on every cultural artifact and aspect of the museum. Africa is a rich and diverse continent, and this shows throughout the tour of the Savannah African Art museum. Check it out!!!

It was interesting to find out that this museum is a private collection of a Savannah resident. Its…read morean impressive collection. Most of the collection appeared authentic and some were really good replicas. You are required to have a tour guide. There were no AA guides on the day we visited. Our guide indicated that she was a student intern. She was very knowledgeable and did her best to answer questions that were asked. The tour is free and they do accept donations. Definitely a must see if you are in Savannah.

Great stop. I wanted to get a feel for life in Savannah in the past and this tour did it…read more Our tour guide was excellent. She knew a ton about the house and the history of Savannah. It was educational and interesting. I thought it was a unique view of a 'regular' family in Savannah, one without exceptional wealth, a family that had the type of job one would do today. I'm also always interested to learn about the role of women and their rights in the community. We were the only two on this tour so ended up being private. How cool. Great stop.

This was one of the less enjoyable historical tours I've taken. I ended up coming here for a…read morecouple reasons: one, I wanted to grab some cool pics of the stairwell. Two, one of the local tour guides told me about the Chan family who lived here during the 1900s and I was intrigued. The house is pretty cool. Very colorful. A lot of innovation for that time in architecture and function. But that's where it ends. The whole tour focuses on the very short amount of time between around 1820-1827, the time of the original Davenports. Very vanilla. It skids over the life of the enslaved. And it so sadly did not cover any of the home's life as a tenement home, meaning you hear nothing about the amazing Chan family, the patriarch of which lived until 2016, aged 102. There are so many interesting American stories to learn from this historical landmark, yet you hear none of that. It doesn't help that the museum across the street was not up and running the morning I visited because all of the informational plaques (which would have mentioned at least some of the info I was craving) were down because the window washers were coming. It would be helpful to offer more than one tour, perhaps one where the tour focuses on the Davenports, another focusing on tenements and the enslaved. There are some days where you can do self guided tours. I paid just under 18 bucks. Owens-Thomas house is a more impressive and interesting tour if you have to choose between the two.

This was our first stop (after lunch) in Savannah because we wanted to get an overview of the city…read morebefore we began exploring it. None of the docents were on duty. So, the curator himself gave us the full tour. You know how sometimes you can tell that someone is doing a tour but doesn't really want to do it. Steve gave no such impression. The tour starts with a 3D model of the city and explains the layout and a brief history of the 22 squares in the Historic District. We then went to see examples of the various architecture represented throughout the District (and beyond). Then we got a glimpse into the lives of the people--free black, free white, enslaved, native--who built Savannah. It was a great start to the trip!

I am an educator so naturally I wanted to see Savannah's first public school. However, once we…read morearrived we couldn't go because of a private tour. We did come back about 1-1/2 hours later. Once we started walking through it was very underwhelming. We should have done more research on it before entering. Seems pricy for the amount in the museum.

As a former Girl Scout (nearly 30 years ago) I've wanted to visit JGL Birthplace for a while. I…read moreordered a ticket online just in case, but I probably could have purchased it before the tour started. Just walking into the lobby transported me to my GS days and I felt gratitude for this woman that provided an opportunity for girls that she probably had no idea would expand so far and wide. Our group was kind of small, about 9 of us. Two of which were GS (Daisy and Brownie) in their little vests. Our tour guide was really great and the pacing of the tour was perfect. The information presented was not overwhelming and I learned so much about Juliette Gordon Low. Finding out the beyond founding Girl Scouts, she was a very accomplished artist and a loved nature. I absolutely recommend any current AND former Girl Scouts (no matter how old) to visit the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum.

As a customer of the infamous Girl Scout Cookies, it would be remiss of me not to pay a visit to…read morethe Juliett Gordon Low birthplace to understand more about the founder of the organization. Because I came here a few days after visiting the Andrew Low house, the visit felt somewhat interconnected of sorts. We made it just in time for the guided tour, which was pretty helpful as it provided us with insights we wouldn't be able to get on our own. Our tour guide was awesome. We also ran into several troops on a tour too, which is of no surprise. Overall, a very pleasant tour that I'd repeat again.

When we went to the Richmond Hill museum we did not expect to be there for over two hours in what…read moreappeared to be a very small building. We were treated by a personal tour and discussion of the history of Richmond Hill and it history going back to the 1600's by Roy Hubbard. There is a strong focus on Henry Ford's impact on putting Richmond Hill on the map and all he did to not only develop the area but what he did to educate and employ the people that lived in the area. I highly recommend that anyone who is interested in history, Henry Ford, farming and fishing practices in the south drop by and plan to spend at least and hour at the Richmond Hill museum. Note - There is a small gift shop and $6 admission charge.

What an interesting museum! It's small but full of information with a small fee. Spent over an…read morehour, first watching a 15 min. movie then walking around. It's full of pictures, articles, and some hands on items. All set up very nicely. We showed up on Saturday morning when they opened and got right in, wore masks throughout the time we were there, and by the time we left there was only one other visitor. It worked out well during Covid. The guide was not only so friendly but amazing for the stories she was telling (felt like a personal tour since no one else was there!). In addition, she let us know what else there was to see in the city. So glad we went as we would never heard of this city. Highly recommend for the history lovers.

Very informative and helpful guide. Beautiful house and yard as well as friendly people. If your…read morevisiting the Savannah area definitely worth it!

This was a highlight of our trip to Savannah. Whether you are deeply or faintly familiar with the…read moregenius of Flannery O'Connor, I strongly recommend you take a tour of this house. The tour guide was superbly knowledgeable and friendly, answering questions after the tour ended. Though the focus was naturally Flannery, the tour and house were in fact an opportunity to see American history, and local Savannah history, from an unusual vantage point. Highly recommended!