Pin Point Heritage Museum

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.
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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 Pi

n Point Heritage Museum, operated by Coastal Heritage Society, celebrating the life, work, and history of this Gullah/Geechee community that calls Pin Point home.

06/18/2026

Honor Juneteenth in Savannah with a visit to Pin Point Heritage Museum.

The museum on the banks of Moon River marsh will offer enhanced programming on Juneteenth Friday, June 19th.

Pin Point Heritage Museum is open 9AM-4PM Thursday-Saturday.

At Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah, generations connect to history.Your donations help fund CHS All In initia...
06/16/2026

At Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah, generations connect to history.

Your donations help fund CHS All In initiatives, including free museum admission for families receiving public benefits, thereby removing barriers and creating opportunities for curiosity, connection, and lifelong learning at sites like Georgia State Railroad Museum.

“This museum is a participant in the Museum for All program. Because of our WIC card we got in free. This place is amazing for all kids, no matter the age. The train ride was exceptional. They were very informative and I will be stopping back by very soon with my child.” — Kayla R.

As we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary and preserve the places where history was made, we invite you to support our mission with a special gift of $250 or by becoming a sustaining donor with a recurring $25 monthly contribution.

Every gift helps expand preservation, education, and community access.

Donate: bit.ly/AnnualFundCHS

Honor Juneteenth in Savannah with a visit to Pin Point Heritage Museum .The museum on the banks of Moon River marsh will...
06/15/2026

Honor Juneteenth in Savannah with a visit to Pin Point Heritage Museum .

The museum on the banks of Moon River marsh will offer enhanced programming on Friday, June 19th.

Pin Point Heritage Museum is open 9AM-4PM Thursday-Saturday.



https://chsgeorgia.org/pin-point-heritage-museum/

History happened here.Your donations help fund field trips to Coastal Heritage Society sites like Pin Point Heritage Mus...
06/10/2026

History happened here.

Your donations help fund field trips to Coastal Heritage Society sites like Pin Point Heritage Museum, so students can connect with the stories, culture, and history that shaped our community.

“This was an awesome experience for my students. They learned so much about Gullah culture and were immersed in it. Our tour guide made it a very engaging experience, and students had the opportunity to question her and interact with her. I definitely recommend this place!” — teacher Michelle Autrey

In honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary and the places where history happened, please consider making a special gift of $250 to support preservation, education, and access for our community.

Donate here: bit.ly/AnnualFundCHS

Discover coastal Georgia’s rich Gullah-Geechee culture at Pin Point Heritage Museum, just outside Savannah. Check out th...
06/05/2026

Discover coastal Georgia’s rich Gullah-Geechee culture at Pin Point Heritage Museum, just outside Savannah.

Check out this recent visitor review of Pin Point Heritage Museum, housed in a former oyster and crab factory in Pin Point, a community founded in 1896 by freed slaves after the Civil War.

"Definitely a must see. What a window into a culture and communities ripped from their roots and they found ways to rebuild. Fun and interesting for kids and adults." - Amy K.

Open Thursday-Saturday, 9AM-4PM.

https://chsgeorgia.org/pin-point-heritage-museum/

This weekend June 6-7th is Bank of America's Museums on Us weekend. Cardholders can enjoy FREE general admission at part...
06/04/2026

This weekend June 6-7th 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
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 no eligible)

When students enter Coastal Heritage Society museums, classroom lessons turn into hands-on discovery, real-world connect...
06/02/2026

When students enter Coastal Heritage Society museums, classroom lessons turn into hands-on discovery, real-world connections, and moments that stick long after the field trip ends.

“We bring our students to Savannah Children’s Museum every spring as an integral part of our unit on pollinators. The Busy Bee program is an exceptional complement to classroom learning: engaging, hands-on, and curriculum-aligned...The combination of thoughtfully designed programs and welcoming, skilled staff makes Savannah Children's Museum an invaluable field trip destination. It provides memorable, high-impact learning that reinforces classroom instruction and inspires a lasting interest in science and discovery; reasons we will continue to return year after year.”

- Christine Bartlam
Kindergarten Teacher at Tybee Island Maritime Academy

Across all six Coastal Heritage Society sites, educators like Christine are using museum experiences to turn curriculum into something students can see, touch, and remember.

These programs are only possible with community support. Your contribution helps support museums as educators and helps ensure students across our region continue to experience high-impact learning beyond the classroom.

Please support all Coastal Heritage Society sites. Donate here: bit.ly/AnnualFundCHS

Explore Gullah Geechee history at Pin Point Heritage Museum just outside Savannah.The museum on the banks of Moon River ...
05/24/2026

Explore Gullah Geechee history at Pin Point Heritage Museum just outside Savannah.

The museum on the banks of Moon River Marsh will have a special open day in celebration of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, 10am-2pm.

Pin Point Heritage Museum regular hours are Thursday-Saturday, 9am-4pm.

Other Coastal Heritage Society sites open on Memorial Day:

Savannah History Museum
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Savannah Children’s Museum
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.*

Georgia State Railroad Museum
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with train rides every hour on the hour 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Old Fort Jackson
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a special cannon firing at 12 p.m. on Memorial Day

Harper Fowlkes House
Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

05/23/2026

Explore Gullah Geechee history at Pin Point Heritage Museum just outside Savannah.

The museum on the banks of Moon River Marsh will have a special open day in celebration of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, 10am-2pm.

Pin Point Heritage Museum regular hours are Thursday-Saturday, 9am-4pm.

https://chsgeorgia.org/pin-point-heritage-museum/

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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