If you’re looking for an amazing way to learn about a unique part of low country culture, look no further than the Pin Point Heritage Museum. They are located in the former A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory, and visitors have a chance to experience the Gullah/Geechee culture!
The community of Pin Point was founded in 1896 by freedmen after the Civil War. For nearly 100 years this isolated community thrived on the banks of the river just south of Savannah. So much of this community was centered around the factory, which became known across the country for providing the freshest and best-tasting oysters.
The factory has now been transformed into an educational center and has earned a spot on my “Top 5 Things in Savannah” list. I loved learning about what life was like for those living in this community, from daily life to religion, language, and food that once existed here.
The museum was wonderfully accessible for wheelchairs. Parking was easy, and despite being broken up into several small buildings, the entire facility was easy to navigate. I was even able to roll out onto the docks and along the marsh waters.
