Georgia
Savannah's defense and downfall told through its coastal forts. In 1862 Union rifled cannon shattered the 'invincible' brick walls of Fort Pulaski in a single day, changing military engineering forever; by December 1864 Fort McAllister fell to Sherman's assault, opening the river and forcing the city's surrender. This driving route runs from Cockspur Island and Tybee to the Ogeechee earthworks and into the historic district where Sherman wrote Lincoln his 'Christmas gift' telegram.
The Fall of Savannah & the Coastal Forts is a self-guided driving tour of Savannah, built around its civilwar side. It's one of 20 Georgia Roam tours in Savannah — each a different route through the city, on your own schedule.
The walk covers 8 stops over about 78.0 miles and roughly 6 hours 30 min, entirely at your own pace. Each stop's story unlocks on your phone the moment you arrive — GPS-triggered, hands-free, no guide and no tour group to keep up with.