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16 Best Sites to See in Savannah, Georgia, for History Buffs

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16 Best Sites to See in Savannah, Georgia, for History Buffs

Introduction - Whether you are a history buff or just interested in finding out about what Savannah has to offer, check out...

 
 
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Juliette Gordon Low Home

Site 1 - The Juliette Gordon Low Home, or Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, is the childhood home of the famous Girl Scouts founder...

 
 
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Temple Mickve Israel

Site 2 - This North American landmark is one of the United States' oldest synagogues and is also home to the country's third-oldest...

 
 

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Site 3 - The Fort Pulaski National Monument is one of the multiple historic sites in Savannah, Georgia, relating to the Civil War...

 
 

Wormsloe Historic Site

Site 4 - Wormsloe is a stunning park and historic site in Savannah. The area features moss-covered oak trees and a range of...

 
 
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Andrew Low House

Site 5 - Andrew Low House is another historic site in Savannah relating to Juliette Gordon Low. The house was built by Andrew...

 
 

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Site 6 - This Roman Catholic cathedral and basilica has been in Savannah since 1873. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is...

 
 

Forsyth Park

Site 7 - Located in the Savannah Historic District, Forsyth Park is one of the must-visit Savannah historic sites. The park was created...

 
 
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The Mercer Williams House Museum

Site 8 - This Savannah landmark is known to many as the mansion featured in John Berendt's "Midnight in the Garden of Good...

 
 

Colonial Park Cemetery

Site 9 - Colonial Park Cemetery is one of the more eerie Savannah historical sites, but it's worth visiting. The cemetery was Savannah's...

 
 
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American Prohibition Museum

Site 10 - Savannah's American Prohibition Museum prides itself on being the only prohibition museum in the US. Exhibits cover the history and...

 
 

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