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In 1985, the A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory in Pin Point closed its doors for good. 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.Use our Savannah trip planner to arrange your visit to Pin Point Heritage Museum and other attractions in Savannah.
Today, the factory buildings have been reopened as Pin Point Heritage Museum, operated by Coastal Heritage Society, celebrating the life, work, and history of this Gullah/Geechee community that calls Pin Point home.
Pin Point Heritage Museum is open to the public 9am-5pm, Thursday-Saturday. Groups of 10 or more may book a tour of the museum any day of the week. For booking information, please contact our events coordinator Sara Boon at sboon@chsgeorgia.org.
GUIDED TOURS for walk-in visitors are offered Thursday-Saturday at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, and 3:30.
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Pin Point Heritage Museum reviews
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A hidden gem! Wish we would have arrived earlier as an hour is not enough. Get to know the local Gullah Geechee of Pin Point and their work in the crabbing industry.
A hidden gem! Wish we would have arrived earlier as an hour is not enough. Get to know the local Gullah Geechee of Pin Point and their work in the crabbing industry. more »
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Our favorite part to our Savannah vacation. Pinpoint is full of history presented well both through our tour guide and walking back to read each plaque. When you arrive one may think there is not...
Our favorite part to our Savannah vacation. Pinpoint is full of history presented well both through our tour guide and walking back to read each plaque. When you arrive one may think there is not... more »
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I had such a beautiful and educational experience at the heritage museum today. I visited with a classmate to learn more about the Gullah Geechee cultural history, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the museum experience. The documentary they show is very well done, and the buildings are preserved and shown very well. I also want to give a kudos to the site administrator, David, who allowed us to ask many questions for 15-20 minutes following the tour. If you’re considering visiting, I highly recommend!
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It looks small when you first pull in, but there is a lot there. Very nice movie. Great tour with lots of information. The people there love this place and love sharing their love. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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