History
In 1733, James Oglethorpe planned this settlement and the community grew to become one of the 13 original colonies of the United States and the first city in the state of Georgia. Savannah’s Historic District is one of the largest and most well- preserved urban areas in the country. Walking is the best way to explore this charming city. Trolley and bus tours will get you acquainted with the attractions. With more than 45 historical buildings and sites, Savannah is the perfect place for digging into the past. Visit the Owens-Thomas House Museum where the war hero, Marquis de Lafayette stayed. See the Telfair Museum of Art, the oldest of its kind in the south. Get an idea of life in 19th century Savannah when you walk through the Davenport House Museum. Go to the Savannah History Museum to look at memorabilia from every period of Savannah’s history. Other places worth a look are the Pirates House, Avenue of the Oaks, Old Fort Jackson, Fort Screven and Fort Pulaski. |
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