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King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation, Inc. - Beach Institute
502 E Harris St, Savannah, GA 31401Located in Historic Landmark District
Historic Attractions / Museums / Historic Venues / Indoor Venues / Intimate Venues / Black History
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The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation manages the Beach Institute African American Culture Center, the King-Tisdell Cottage and the Negro Heritage Trail Tour: An African American Journey.
Established in 1865 as a school for newly freed slaves, the Beach Institute is Georgia’s oldest still-standing school for blacks. It’s now home to Savannah’s African American Arts Center.
Dating to the 1890s, the King-Tisdell Cottage has served as a cultural museum of African American arts and crafts for more than three decades.
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jdpsmith67 | Sep 28, 2019“Off the beaten path”
The history of the family and community efforts to construct and preserve this home is a testament to the strength and perseverance of Africans desire to thrive in America. The inside of the home is...
wantiesaway | Apr 26, 2019“Important addition to Savannah houses”
Savannah is a wonderful city and full of historic houses, many of which have beautiful furniture and artefacts. This four-square cottage is not one of them but it is a good visit for the other side...
Sabine K | Mar 12, 2019“Add the King Tisdell Cottage to your Savannah house tours”
If you visit Savannah to see beautiful houses you need to add the King Tisdell Cottage to your list. Although it is neither grand nor has fancy furniture it will provide you with a much better...
