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First African Baptist ChurchvsPin Point Heritage Museum
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, First African Baptist Church scores significantly higher than Pin Point Heritage Museum. First African Baptist Church is ranked #5 in Savannah with approval from 5 reviews like Fodor's, Where and Michelin Guide.
First African Baptist Church
Fodor's
Frommer's Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Where Frommer's
Lonely Planet
23 Montgomery St., Savannah, GA 31401
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Fodor's "Slaves constructed this church at night by lamplight after having worked the plantations during the day." Full review
Frommer's "Established in 1773 by George Leile, a slave whose master allowed him to preach to other slaves." Full review
Frommer's "In 1832 the congregation of First African Baptist Church, split over a doctrinal dispute. One group moved to Franklin Square but retained the original name, while another remained on the..." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Established in 1773 by freed slave George Leile, this church is considered the oldest black Baptist church in North America." Full review
Where "Overlooking Franklin Square is First African Baptist Church." Full review
Frommer's "This was the first African Baptist church founded in America...it became the first brick building in Georgia to be owned by African Americans. The pews located in the balcony are original " Full review
Lonely Planet "Considered the oldest African American church in the country, this National Historic Landmark played a pivotal role on the Underground Railroad." Full review
Pin Point Heritage Museum Fodor's Lonely Planet
Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
9924 Pin Point Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406
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Fodor's "The culturally rich community surrounding this museum has lived in relative isolation for nearly 100 years." Full review
Lonely Planet "Exhibitions showcase the community's connection to the seafood and fishing industries, which were a vital part of their livelihood." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A unique museum dedicated to the Gullah-Geechee people, housed within an old oyster cannery. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "What’s this place all about? Pin Point Heritage Museum tells the remarkable story of its community: a small African American fishing village called Pin Point, established in the 1890s by..." Full review
Frommer's "About 12 miles south of downtown Savannah, overlooking the marshes along the Moon River, this fascinating museum commemorates the history of the local Gullah/Geechee community." Full review
