Old Fort Jackson is a well-established Museum in Savannah, GA. The Museum is a restored nineteenth-century fort located one mile east of Savannah, Georgia, on the Savannah River. Jackson Maritime Museum was hosted by the Old Fort Jackson Museum. The Museum was named in honor of James Jackson (1757–1806) is a British-born political figure in Georgia who was born in 1812 to protect the city of Savannah from attack by sea. Fort Jackson was constructed between 1808. Old Fort Jackson became one of three Confederate forts during the American Civil War that defended Savannah from Union forces (the other two were Fort McAllister and Fort Pulaski ). Fort Jackson came under shelling from a ship captained by Robert Smalls in 1862. The Museum was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2000. Fort James Jackson is a must-see National Historic Landmark offering daily cannon firings and exciting interactive programs for adults, kids, and families.
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OLD FORT JACKSON REVIEWS
This is a really cool place! A lot of great history. We were lucky enough to show up when the soldiers gave a demonstration of the fighting utilized back the day, we say them fire their rifles and were lucky enough to see them fire off the big cannon! We had a great time, would definitely recommend!
If you love history then definitely worth the visit. It is a not for profit attraction and the volunteers are great. Very knowledgeable about the fort history and happy to answer questions. All staff are in period dress and there is a musket demo and cannon firing twice daily. Definitely worth your time!
This was an awesome experience! Highly recommended! You can feel the history here.
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Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters is one of the famous places in Savannah, GA, constructed in 1819. The House is a mansion's most distinctive exterior feature and is the cast-iron balcony on its south facade. This mansion exemplifies the neoclassical styles popular in England during the Regency period. The Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters allows visitors to explore the complicated relationships between the most and the city of Savannah's least powerful people in the early 19th century. Their tours focus on the home's art, architecture, and history through the lens of slavery. Visitors will participate in an inclusive interpretation of not only the wealthy families that inhabited the home for over 100 years but also of the enslaved people who lived and labored here.
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• Architecture Building
• Free Admission For children ages 5 and Under.
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Senior (65+): $27
Active Military (with military ID): $27
Student (ages 13–25 with student ID): $20
Child (Ages 6–12): $10
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OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE & SLAVE QUARTERS REVIEWS
One of the most interesting house tours in all of Savannah! We enjoyed learning the history of the home and the basement ‘enslaved persons experience’ portion of the tour was very eye-opening and thought provoking. Admission to this home tour includes access to the Telfair Art Museum as well as the Jepson Museum so we utilized that as well and thought it was a good value for the cost.
Excellent historic building and tour. Our guide was excellent, with deep knowledge of the property owners and the enslaved people. The information both on the tour and the signage attempt to provide a balance between the wealth and exploitation during the 1800s. Well done conservation and restoration.
Very informative tour of the house. We enjoyed it. Plus there was this adorable cat in the quart yard that met us in the gardens before and after the tour. Super friendly and a highlight for sure.
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Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is a well-maintained History museum in Savannah, GA. The museum is perhaps the only “house museum” in the nation created specifically for girls to enjoy, though everyone loves it. This unique house museum was owned and operated by Girl Scouts of the USA, and in the arc of Juliette Gordon Low’s life, visitors can trace it and the Girl Scout Movement she founded. Juliette was born here in 1860 and has lived in and visited the house throughout her life. In the threat of demolition, the house was saved in 1953 when Girl Scouts of the USA purchased the birthplace. In true Girl Scout style, the incredible restoration project was supported by Girl Scouts, then led a major fundraising effort that followed. Girls from around the world raised nickels and dollars for Daisy, community fairs, dinners, dimes, pageants, putting together bake sales, fashion shows, and more to restore the birthplace to its original splendor.
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• Guided Tour
• Free Admission For Children Ages Four and Under.
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Girl Scout Student (Ages 5 – 17): $42
Girl Scout Adult (Ages 18 & older): $42
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JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE REVIEWS
On a recent trip to Savannah with my sister, we took a tour of Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace. We were excited because each of us had been Girl Scouts, and our mother was a leader. We paid for tickets online, which was nice because we could choose the time we wanted and didn't have to wait in any lines. The tour guide was enthusiastic and well-informed. She made it fun and educational for the adults and children on the tour. I've posted several photos. Note the porcelain elephant in the bathroom. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who has been involved in Girl Scouts. I learned so much and have a deeper appreciation for the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low.
I want to tell the story of how I picked for my vacation to be in Savannah because I always wanted to go to this house/museum, but that’s far too long. Just know this place made my little Brownie heart so happy and I got my badge for visiting. Eva was a wonderful guide and they were very accommodating for my pregnancy. Thank you again for the best visit and keeping this beautiful piece of Girl Scout history alive!
Beautiful home! The tour gave us an excellent view into the life and family of Juliette Gordon Low leading up to her founding of the Girl Scouts of America. Our tour guide was very informative and the home itself is something out of a novel. The tour itself was roughly 45 minutes with a walk through her birthplace, but was indeed a good place to cool off from the heat. There is a small gift shop at the end that has a mix of Girl Scout memorabilia and other goods made by women creators. Highly recommend!
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