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Savannah and the surrounding area are rich in African American history and sightseeing. In fact, they are one of the oldest and most historically significant African-American cities in the nation. Furthermore, about 58% of the current population of Savannah is African American, and Savannah was the place of many “firsts” for African Americans: the first nursing school, the first black police officer, the first order of black nuns in the U.S., and the first black university in Georgia. And thanks to the efforts of civil rights leaders such as the Rev. Ralph Mark Gilbert, civil rights came about without violence in Savannah, unlike many other southern cities.

Savannah offers African Americans a variety of places and sights to visit and take pride in the history of a culture. Click on the subjects below for more information about African American sights.

Savannah’s Historic African American Churches

African American Cultural Attractions in the Savannah Area

Laurel Grove South Cemetery

African Americans of Note in Savannah

A Day trip from Tybee/Savannah: The Penn Center on St. Helena Island, SC

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