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Ships of the Sea Maritime MuseumvsFirst African Baptist Church
Both Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum and First African Baptist Church are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum scores slightly better than First African Baptist Church. Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum ranks #3 in Savannah with praise from 7 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
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41 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31401
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Fodor's "These days, it houses the Ships of the Sea Museum, with displays of model ships and exhibits detailing maritime history." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A block west of City Market, a charming garden invites visitors into this 1819 Regency villa designed by English architect William Jay." Full review
Where "Scarbrough House and its related garden (a true undiscovered treasure) have added a lot of tone to this museum, previously housed on River Street." Full review
Where "The kids can learn all about Savannah’s maritime history at this museum, which has been relocated to one of Savannah’s historic old residences." Full review
Afar Magazine "Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum has some fabulous exhibits on early Atlantic trade—art, antiques and scale models." Full review
Frommer's "This enjoyable museum showcases Savannah’s long role as a port city with nine galleries of ship models, paintings, and maritime antiques" Full review
Lonely Planet "If you're into boats or naval history, this little museum will hold a lot of interest." Full review
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
