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Pin Point Heritage Museum Pin Point Heritage Museum In 1985, the A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory in Pin Point closed its doors for good.

It marked the end of an era for the tiny fishing community tucked quietly away on the banks of the Moon River just south of Savannah, Georgia. For nearly one hundred years, Pin Point was isolated and self-sustained, a Gullah/Geechee enclave founded by first-generation freedmen where family, religion, and work were deeply connected to the water. Today, the factory buildings have been reopened as Pin Point Heritage Museum, operated by Coastal Heritage Society, celebrating the life, work, and history of this Gullah/Geechee community that calls Pin Point home.

10/12/2026

⚗️ Practicing potions experiments because things are about to get a little magical in the Blacksmith Shop at Frogwarts!

At FROGWARTS in Savannah on Sunday, Oct. 25th, watch museum educators Mr. Jamal and Mr. Ian team up with Coastal Heritage Society volunteer and Richmond Hill Elementary School teacher Robert Covino for spellbinding potion experiments featuring bubbling wish bubbles, disappearing ink, fast fog and even a growing magical hand!

Potions classes are at 12:15, 1:15 and 2 PM, with the first two classes immediately following a special concert by students with Garrison Voices from Garrison Elementary School!

Join us for a little science and lots of surprises at Coastal Heritage Society’s Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure!

Sunday, Oct. 25 | 11 AM–3 PM
Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children's Museum.

Link to tickets in bio/profile or in our comments below.

All six Coastal Heritage Society sites will be open today, Monday October 12th.Highlights:*a special open day at Pin Poi...
10/12/2026

All six Coastal Heritage Society sites will be open today, Monday October 12th.

Highlights:

*a special open day at Pin Point Heritage Museum from 10AM–2PM. Tours at 10:30AM, 11:30AM and 12:30PM.

*train rides on the hour from 10AM–3PM at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*a special open day at Savannah Children's Museum, 9AM-3PM

All other CHS sites will be open during regular hours:

Savannah History Museum: 9AM to 4PM
*Explore the new Loyalists & Liberty exhibition

Old Fort Jackson: 9AM to 4PM
*Cannon firings at 11AM and 2PM

Harper Fowlkes House: 10AM to 3PM
*Last guided tour begins at 2PM

Link to museum details in comments

Pin Point Heritage Museum just outside Savannah enjoyed hosting a field trip with students from Esther F. Garrison Schoo...
10/10/2026

Pin Point Heritage Museum just outside Savannah enjoyed hosting a field trip with students from Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts earlier this month.

Visit Pin Point Heritage Museum to learn about Coastal Georgia's Gullah-Geechee culture and the story of the resilient Pin Point community on Moon River Marsh founded in 1896 by freed enslaved people following the Civil War.

Reminder that this Monday, October 12th, is a a special open day at Pin Point Heritage Museum from 10AM–2PM. Tours at 10:30AM, 11:30AM and 12:30PM. Visit us!

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

This Monday, October 12th, all six Coastal Heritage Society sites will be open.Highlights:*a special open day at Pin Poi...
10/07/2026

This Monday, October 12th, all six Coastal Heritage Society sites will be open.

Highlights:

*a special open day at Pin Point Heritage Museum from 10AM–2PM. Tours at 10:30AM, 11:30AM and 12:30PM.

*train rides on the hour from 10AM–3PM at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*a special open day at Savannah Children's Museum, 9AM-3PM

All other CHS sites will be open during regular hours:

Savannah History Museum: 9AM to 4PM
*Explore the new Loyalists & Liberty exhibition

Old Fort Jackson: 9AM to 4PM
*Cannon firings at 11AM and 2PM

Harper Fowlkes House: 10AM to 3PM
*Last guided tour begins at 2PM

Link to museum details in comments

10/05/2026

Students from Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts recently learned about Gullah-Geechee culture on a field trip to Pin Point Heritage Museum in Savannah.

Bring your class to discover this hidden gem on Moon River Marsh.

Housed in the former A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory, Pin Point Heritage Museum celebrates coastal Georgia's Gullah-Geechee culture and shares the story of a resilient community founded in 1896 by freed enslaved people following the Civil War.

Book your student group visits and educational programs through Coastal Heritage Society Field Trips Portal for Pin Point Heritage Museum. Link in comments.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

10/02/2026

A boat, known as a bateau, was key to navigating Savannah's marshland.

You can see one up close at Pin Point Heritage Museum.

Plan your visit: CHSGeorgia.org.


All six Coastal Heritage Society sites will be open on Monday, October 12th.Highlights:*a special open day at Pin Point ...
09/30/2026

All six Coastal Heritage Society sites will be open on Monday, October 12th.

Highlights:
*a special open day at Pin Point Heritage Museum from 10AM–2PM. Tours at 10:30AM, 11:30AM and 12:30PM.

*train rides on the hour from 10AM–3PM at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*a special open day at Savannah Children's Museum, 9AM-3PM

*American Revolutionary War cannon exhibit at Savannah History Museum, featuring recently restored cannons recovered from the Savannah River near Old Fort Jackson after spending about 240 years beneath the water.

Come explore with us.

Link to museum details in comments.

This weekend October 3-4th is Bank of America's Museums on Us weekend. Cardholders can enjoy FREE general admission at p...
09/30/2026

This weekend October 3-4th is Bank of America's Museums on Us weekend.

Cardholders can enjoy FREE general admission at participating Coastal Heritage Society sites, including:

Old Fort Jackson
Pin Point Heritage Museum (open Saturday 9AM-4PM; Closed Sunday.)
Savannah Children's Museum
Georgia State Railroad Museum (Train rides hourly 10AM-3PM)
Savannah History Museum
Harper Fowlkes House (open Saturday 10AM-3PM; Closed Sunday)

Just show us your Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit/debit card + photo ID. (Cardholders only; guests not eligible)

Banana Ball Playoffs Pass holders, this one's for you!From Oct. 1-4, 2026, show your 2026 Banana Ball Playoffs Pass at c...
09/29/2026

Banana Ball Playoffs Pass holders, this one's for you!

From Oct. 1-4, 2026, show your 2026 Banana Ball Playoffs Pass at checkout and receive 10% off retail purchases at Coastal Heritage Society museum gift shops.

Take home a piece of Savannah history with souvenirs, gifts, books and more at:

Savannah History Museum
Savannah Children’s Museum
Georgia State Railroad Museum
Old Fort Jackson
Pin Point Heritage Museum
Harper Fowlkes House

Discount applies to retail purchases only. Excludes admission, special events and memberships.

Valid Thursday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.

Learn how to obtain your free digital Banana Ball Playoffs Pass at VisitSavannah to unlock city-wide perks.

09/25/2026

The date is set for Art & Oysters 2027!

Join Coastal Heritage Society on February 25, 2027, for an unforgettable evening at Pin Point Heritage Museum.

Enjoy an oyster roast and local cuisine, bid on stunning original artwork, and immerse yourself in the rich history of coastal Georgia’s Gullah-Geechee community.

Tickets on sale soon! chsgeorgia.org/artoysters27 🎨🦪

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected]

Address

9924 Pin Point Avenue
Savannah, GA
31406

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19123550064

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