3 Best Sights in Victorian District, Savannah

Forsyth Park

Historic District Fodor's choice
Forsyth Park
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The heart of the city's outdoor life, Forsyth Park hosts a number of popular cultural events, including film screenings, sports matches, and the annual Savannah Jazz Festival. Built in 1840 and expanded in 1851, the park was part of General Oglethorpe's original city plan and made possible by the donation of land from Georgia governor John Forsyth. A glorious white fountain dating to 1858, Confederate and Spanish-American War memorials, a fragrant garden, multiple playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, and an old fort (which houses the gorgeous new Collins Quarter Forsyth Café, with indoor/outdoor seating) are spread across this grand, green space. Be sure to stop by the south end on Saturday mornings for the bustling farmers' market. The park's 1-mile perimeter is among the prettiest walks in the city and takes you past many beautifully restored historic homes.

Black Holocaust Memorial

Eastside
Folk artist and Savannah resident James "Double Dutch" Kimble created this outdoor sculpture in 2002 as a testament to the city's African American and slave history. He continually adds to the amalgam of found objects and painted items, creating an ever-evolving statement and legacy.
Public Art
537 E. Anderson Lane, Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA

King-Tisdell Cottage

Eastside
Built in 1897, this restored Victorian cottage with gingerbread flourishes pays homage to Savannah's thriving African American entrepreneurial community of the 20th century. Artifacts, maps, and educational installations present a multidimensional, nuanced narrative of local Black history.

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