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Historic River Street - Learn about the history of the West African tribes that were routed to Savannah and used in slave labor to build the warehouses along River Street.
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Cluskey Vaults - See where cotton was shipped out to the United Kingdom and storages that look similar to ‘slave holding bins’ in Ghana, Senegal, Gambia, and Benin, West Africa
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Johnson Square - Stand where slaves were auctioned off in Johnson Square.
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Second African Baptist Church - Learn about the incredible journey to freedom as you board the vehicle and travel past the Second African Baptist Church
- African American Monument
- 2-2.5 hour fully narrated tour
- Predominantly walking tour
- Visit Cluskey Vaults
- Explore Johnson Square
- ‘Sistah Patt’, a Master Gullah Geechee storyteller
- Gratuities for Guides
- Bottled water
- Cost of parking
Commence an extraordinary voyage through Savannah’s history with the Savannah Slavery to Freedom Tour, presented by Savannah’s renowned Master Gullah Geechee Truth-Teller, ‘Sistah Patt’. This is a captivating exploration of the African American progression from bondage to liberty, set against the backdrop of Savannah’s coast during the Antebellum period (1748-1864).
- This does include a 60-90 minute walking tour
- River Street’s tricky cobblestone and brick alleyways will be difficult for anyone with mobility impairments
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.