Start with the churches
Begin at First Bryan Baptist Church and continue past Ships of the Sea Museum to First African Baptist Church
They are different congregations and separate stops
Choose an official church history tour for the fuller story; the street map provides no automatic entry
Continue to the river
Cross Franklin Square and pass City Market and Ellis Square on the way to the African American Monument
Read the memorial before moving on
For a shorter outing, end at Franklin Square after the church stops
Map and stops
The numbered markers match the stops below. A marker does not guarantee an open entrance
Access: Approach or exterior view; admission to the interior is not confirmed
First Bryan Baptist Church
Historic African American congregation in Yamacraw
Check visiting times; avoid disturbing services and worshippers
Show on the city map ↗Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Ship models in the historic Scarbrough House and garden
Check admission with the museum; add indoor visiting time to the walk
Show on the city map ↗First African Baptist Church
Historic African American church beside Franklin Square
Check visiting times; avoid disturbing services and worshippers
Show on the city map ↗Franklin Square
Square with a memorial to Haitian participants in the Siege of Savannah
Use open paths; account for weather and closed sections
Show on the city map ↗City Market
Historic market district with galleries and open pedestrian spaces
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Ellis Square
Open city square at the eastern entrance to City Market
Use open paths; account for weather and closed sections
Show on the city map ↗African-American Monument
Memorial to African Americans on the historic riverfront
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- Check church tours separately from worship services
- Allow for the level change on the approach to River Street
- The route is not confirmed step-free; use open streets around closed sites
Check hours, tickets and access with each venue. Barriers may change the track and queues may add time. Accessibility has not been surveyed on site
Questions before the walk
Does this cover all of Savannah’s Black history?
No, this is one compact river-side route; major museums and other communities need separate visits
Are First Bryan and First African the same church?
No, they are separate congregations and stops; check each church’s own visitor programme
Sources and verification
Written by walkymap from remotely checked sources. No on-site walk is claimed
Visit Savannah — Savannah Black heritage ·
First African Baptist Church — First African Baptist Church ·
© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Track geometry and distance are from the route dataset
Elevation estimate: Mapterhorn. Terrain model; stairs and small changes in level may be missed
