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    Old Fort Jackson

    4.6 (110 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Bryan W.

    A really well curated fort with more interesting history to explore. This state-owned fort is definitely worth the visit. We self toured but saw some others getting guided tours. We did spend some time with a very friendly and super knowledgeable female employee that gave us a great presentation and answered a ton of questions. It's located on the Savannah River in a beautiful scenic location. I actually enjoyed this fort more than nearby Fort Pulaski.

    Felecia I.

    Visiting Old Fort Jackson was an amazing experience. History does indeed come alive here. The fort itself is a quick wander round. Their daily interactive programming is what will take up a large chunk of time. Depending on the day, different scenes from different wars/time periods will be reenacted, complete with either musket, small cannon or large cannon firings. It's all very well done, and audience participation is encouraged. Highly recommend this National Historic Landmark for all ages. Definitely one of our favorite things to do during a recent visit to Savannah!

    Malissia H.

    This small fort was a great visit! Our family has a history minded 6 year old, and we decided this summer drive to vacation nearby would include a stop by Old Fort Jackson. We enjoyed looking around! We timed it so that we would be able to see the 11:00 am cannon firing. This was a rather elaborate and informative demonstration, a pleasant surprise. It was a relief to see plenty of young faces mixed in with history loving adults. I have seem that this is a field trip destination, and I can understand why. We did find the musket firing interesting, but loud enough, and we got up to view a few other areas before the cannon. You enter the fort, and show your digital ticket or buy admission, through a building called Tybee Depot. This is a sweet souvenir and convenience type shop. There were lots of interesting things to see in here. With very close proximity to bay/river street areas, this is a quick detour into history that we would recommend to many! Tybee depot would not be accessible by wheelchair, but there is a gate that is.

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    Ginger L.

    Totally breathtaking at what went down here. And the capability this fort had. The power of some of these canons. What a great trip. Wish you had hiking tags for the fort to purchase!

    Musket firing.
    El J.

    We stopped by in a whim and it was amazing. Cannons. Muskets. Watching soldiers in formation and marching. People dressed in period costumes. Very knowledgeable. We thought we'd just hang a 1/2 hour and take photos. And we stayed 2+ hours and have great memories to talk about over dinner after. Super fun. Plus education for us on the importance of the fort in Georgia history.

    Leader of the Cannon Firing ceremony and explanation. Did an awesome job!
    Bri J.

    Highly recommend going here at one of the times when they do the Cannon firing. It turned out to be a crowd participation improv show, which was totally amusing and much more interactive than I have ever seen. Very cool. The fort itself is a little old and musty, but still worth an hour or so of looking around.

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    Natalie E.

    Old Fort Jackson was so much cooler than we thought. We stopped by because we had some time to blow and we were all impressed. It's well cared for and the live demonstrations were fantastic. This is fun for all ages while learning history.

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    Thomas K.

    We stopped by here on the way out of town in the morning. We were lucky enough to stay for the 11am tour of he small but important fort. Our guide was dressed in what an 1862 confederate corporal would be found in. He explained the history of the fort from its inception through the middle of the Civil War. At the end of the tour he fired a musket and then a 12 pound cannon to give visitors a sense of the noise both would give off. I worked at a civil war fort/prison camp in Delaware in college so I always enjoy this and seeing people's reactions to it. It is a very family friendly and informative and you can do a self guided tour or wait for the one with a guide. Our entire visit was about 90 minutes. This is a must do if your a history buff. The staff were all amazingly friendly and even the gentlemen working in the gift shop were extremely knowledgeable about the entire property.

    Ashley S.

    We came today for the afternoon canon firing at about 2:15. We've been waiting and we're happy to discover they recently reopened after being closed for a long time due to COVID. Bradford does an EXCELLENT job with the canon demonstration and has the best outlook. He's a great story teller too! The fort is small, but it's really neat to walk around and read the different information signs they have. They are a nonprofit organization so your ticket price goes toward keeping this open for people.

    Great history of the accomplishments of blacks in America
    David O.

    My wife and I wanted to see at least one of the two forts in Savannah while we were here, so we stopped in at Old Fort Jackson. I was struck by how friendly the staff were right off the bat and the abundance of historical documentation throughout the fort. That they had two live demonstrations at 11:00 and 3:00 p.m. which included a rifle/musket drill and firing and a cannon firing and each was explained very well and in thoughtful detail. I would definitely suggest anyone who's coming to Savannah to definitely check out old four tracks and as it's a huge part of the US history, three separate wars which include the Revolutionary war, the War of 1812 and the Civil War and you learn a lot about the historical inaccuracies and historical accuracies within our history books.

    Amber D.

    All my opinions can be summed up with one word -- WOW! As a person who loves history, this place gave me such joy. The staff were lovely & friendly, and even dressed up in old civil war clothing. The amount of objects & artifacts they had for show were so exciting to learn about. The canons were extravagant. Their little gift shop is filled with fun artifacts, too. Would love to come back with more friends & see their reaction!

    Marqus R.

    Silly me. When I first heard of Old Fort Jackson my thoughts were Andrew Jackson, but no, not so. It's named after James Jackson, a real piece of Georgia work in that he not served as a Georgia congressman but also as a Senator and as Governor. Then to top all of that off, he was a real loud mouth who relished in getting involved in fights. These fights however were not just fights, they were apparently fatal fights as he became most well known as "The Duelist." However he was a staunch Georgia patriot who's famous line was "If you cut my hear out you find George engraved upon it." As forts go, Jackson isn't all that eye appealing. Basically it's just a big brick fortification intended to protect from a naval invasion coming up the Savannah River. It totally lacks the beauty of the French built fort Niagara or the ruggedness of Spanish forts such as those of St. Augustine or upon the Island of Puerto Rico. Though it had some minor involvement in the War of 1812 and was a significant fortification during the Civil War, the challenge did not come from the sea but by Union Forces on land under the commander of William T. Sherman, upon which the Confederates, being totally outnumbered, abandoned the fort. If you go here, be sure that it is at an hour or time for the guided tour. The guides or docents will point out things you would never be able to pick up on your own and, of course, the highlight is the firing of one of the cannons. It really does make a pretty good bang.

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    BRING BUG SPRAY!!! This fort was a lot of fun. A lot of nice things to see but no guided tour.

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    Lame. Don't mix this one up with Fort Pulaski. It was super small and had expensive admission ($7 each).

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    4.0(61 reviews)
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    3.4(57 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    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.

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    We had an amazing visit to the Webb Military Museum! A special thank you to Lorie, the volunteer…read morewho helped our group. She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and kind--especially with our three small children. Lorie gave us a brief history of how the museum started and explained the items came from Mr. Webb's personal collection. She answered all of the kids' questions with patience and kindness, which made the experience even more enjoyable for our family. The collection itself is very impressive, featuring artifacts from the U.S., Germany, the Vietnam era, and even items connected to Hussein. There is so much to see and learn. We truly appreciated the warm welcome and the time Lorie spent with us. It made our visit memorable!

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