Savannah History Museum Highlights ๏ผ๐๏ธ๐
Step into the rich tapestry of Savannahโs past through these engaging exhibits: ๐น Daily Life & Culture: Tools, crops, and housing styles showcasing everyday life in historic Savannah ๐ ๏ธ๐ฝ๐ African musical instruments highlighting cultural influences ๐ถ๐ฅ ๐น Industry & Innovation: Maritime history with shipbuilding models and navigational tools โ๐ข Steam locomotives that powered progress ๐๐จ Trade and exchange economies that shaped the region ๐ฐ๐ฆ ๐น Forrest Gump Connection: The famous bench and suitcase from the movie were moved here to protect them from weather and vandalism! ๐ฌ๐งณ๐ง๏ธ ๐น Siege of Savannah Diorama: A stunning panoramic scene depicting the intense 1779 battle: โ๏ธ Attackers: American forces (with Austrian, Polish, Swiss allies) + French (Dominican, Haitian, Irish, Swedish) + Spanish/Dutch support ๐ฏ Defenders: British troops (English, Scottish, Welsh) + German Hessian mercenaries + Loyalist American colonists โจ Why Visit? Perfect for history lovers, families, and anyone curious about the layers of Savannahโs story! ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฆ๐ #USA#Savannah#SavannahHistory #MuseumTour #CivilWarHistory #ForrestGump #SiegeOfSavannah #GeorgiaHistory #TravelDeep #USHistory #DioramaArt #CulturalHeritage