Beach Institute and King-Tisdell Cottage

Beach Institute and King-Tisdell Cottage

The Beach Institute was founded in 1865 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 King-Tisdall Cottage, built in 1896, was home to Sara King and Robert Tisdell, members of Savannah's vibrant African-American entrepreneurial class at the turn of the century. Today, the restored cottage is devoted to aspects of Savannah's African-American history.