The Beach Institute was founded in 1865 during Reconstruction as the first official school for African-Americans in Savannah. 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.
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This article appears in 05-19-2021.
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