Savannah Black History Tours

Experience an immersive journey through Savannah’s rich black history with Author and Historian Rita Fuller-Yates. Delve into the city’s past, from pre-slavery days to the civil rights movement, uncovering stories of resilience and triumph. With engaging multimedia elements, each 90-minute tour promises an informative and enjoyable exploration of Savannah’s black churches, communities, and the remarkable individuals who shaped its history. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with knowledge, emotion, and maybe even a little fun along the way.

Savannah Black History Tours offers a multimedia journey through centuries of African American life in Savannah — from pre-slavery history to the civil rights movement and beyond.

Each tour typically lasts about 90 minutes and explores numerous historic sites across the city. Guests encounter churches, communities, schools, parks, and cultural landmarks — all brought to life through storytelling, music, video, and personal narratives.

Participants don’t just listen — they engage. Many tours include emotional moments, celebration, and interaction that turn learning into a shared experience. The goal is not just to inform but to uplift and connect people to the legacy of Savannah’s Black communities.

The tours have gained strong recognition for their impact. Even local tourism professionals have taken part, describing the experience as engaging, uplifting, and deeply informative. The journey highlights the resilience and contributions of Savannah’s Black families while strengthening understanding of the city’s cultural legacy.

Savannah Black History Tours is more than tourism. It is storytelling with purpose — a living classroom where history breathes, speaks, and inspires.

Through passion, research, and heartfelt delivery, Rita Fuller-Yates is changing how people experience the past. She is helping visitors see Savannah not only as a historic city — but as a place shaped by courage, culture, and community.

And for many who step onto her tour bus or walking route, one thing becomes clear:

History feels different when it’s told from the heart.