The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center

The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center is the City of Savannah’s flagship museum of Afr https://forms.gle/i3odiZif2qvFtgjB6

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We were honored to welcome the Nimmons Family for their family reunion at the Beach Institute this past weekend. All 150...
06/23/2025

We were honored to welcome the Nimmons Family for their family reunion at the Beach Institute this past weekend. All 150 enjoyed a private tour of the museum and a great time was had!

If you are interested in having an event, including a wedding or family reunion, at the Beach Institute, please email [email protected].

06/19/2025

We are open from 12pm to 5pm! In celebration of Juneteenth, walk through the legacy of liberation. Visit the Beach Institute and King-Tisdell Cottage, where freedom's story is told through art, education, and resilience. Celebrate history where it happened.

06/17/2025

Have You Heard... From Step Up Savannah and Working Families Network: Community Conversations, Building Stronger Communities in Chatham County Through Volunteerism.

DATE: Thursday, June 26, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
PLACEL Zoom – Join from anywhere!

Join us for an inspiring virtual event where we explore how volunteerism shapes the heart of our community. Whether you’re a young professional, community leader, student, or retiree, this conversation is for YOU.

For more information: https://stepupsavannah.org/wfn/ or Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/567171059476601/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D



Nola Johnson United Way of the Coastal Empire Shraddha Nunziata Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Lillian Grant-Baptiste

Happy Father's Day! Cheers to the men who embrace the beautiful chaos of fatherhood, guiding with love and unwavering su...
06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day!

Cheers to the men who embrace the beautiful chaos of fatherhood, guiding with love and unwavering support!

In celebration of Juneteenth, walk through the legacy of liberation. Visit the Beach Institute and King-Tisdell Cottage,...
06/13/2025

In celebration of Juneteenth, walk through the legacy of liberation. Visit the Beach Institute and King-Tisdell Cottage, where freedom's story is told through art, education, and resilience.

We will be open on Juneteenth! Celebrate history where it happened.

06/08/2025

We're moving the party inside! The Storm Warning should be over by the time the party gets going. Hope you can make it.

06/07/2025

Join us for a Garden Reception tomorrow!

DATE: Sunday, June 8
TIME: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PLACE: Beach Institute at 502 E Harris Street

06/07/2025

Set it and protect it.
Recurring donations power the programs, gardens, and exhibits that keep Black history alive.

Announcement: The King-Tisdell Cottage is closed until June 11. The Beach Institute at 502 E Harris Street is open. Sorr...
06/05/2025

Announcement: The King-Tisdell Cottage is closed until June 11. The Beach Institute at 502 E Harris Street is open. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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502 E Harris Street
Savannah, GA
31401

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Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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The Beach Institute

The Beach Institute was founded in 1867 during Reconstruction as the first official school for African-Americans in Savannah, GA. Today, the original historic building is home to the Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center, Savannah's flagship organization for African-American arts, history and historic preservation.

The Beach Institute and The King-Tisdell Cottage are closed for the following Holidays: New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day St. Patrick’s Day Observance July 4th Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day

Closed to the Public when Private Events are held at either museum.

Closed when severe weather conditions occur (T-Storms, etc are indicated by the national weather systems as a severe warning).