Did you know that slavery was outlawed in the early years of the Georgia colony? Or that one of Savannah’s oldest churches was a secret stop on the Underground Railway?
Experience Savannah’s rich and varied history through the eyes of those who built it, yet were unable to freely enjoy the fruits of their labour. Walk in the footsteps of the free and enslaved Black residents of Savannah who persevered under inhumane conditions. Learn of the pervasive influence of the Gullah Geechee people on the culture of the American South, and hear tales of determination and bravery of Black community leaders such as Andrew Cox Marshall, who inspired a shift in the cultural worldview of people of colour.
Join us in shining a light on the untold stories of those who labored and loved in the Hostess City, and celebrate the people of colour who were instrumental in the development of American history as we know it.