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Are there tunnels underneath Savannah?
The network of tunnels beneath Savannah is a maze of myths, legends, and history. Many people have never seen the tunnels in person. Tour guides, historians and city workers have differing opinions about which tunnels are where and what was transported through them. For example, the Pirate’s House Restaurant claims that the tunnel beneath its establishment was once used for drunken sailors. Stories suggest that pirates, or simply unscrupulous captains seeking to recruit sailors to their ranks, dragged the victims to the rum cellar before taking them to the river via a hidden tunnel. The tunnel was probably not used for these nefarious purposes, considering that the owners of most of the pirate stories about the restaurant are likely to have invented them. According to rumors, tunnels beneath the city were used to transport slaves to Wright Square so they could be paraded through the streets. Another myth about the slave trade is that the underground railroad was built under the First African Baptist Church. This is possible because there are air holes in the floors below the church that look like African prayer symbols. These stories, like most of Savannah’s tunnel history, are ambiguous and unconfirmed.
The yellow fever epidemic of 1876 is one of Savannah’s most famous legends. Many believe that yellow fever was killing so many people at Candler Hospital that tunnels were constructed under Forsyth Park in order to conceal the bodies and stop mass panic. The tunnel runs under Drayton Street from the former Candler Hospital. However, it was built in 1884, eighteen years after the outbreak. The tunnel’s true purpose was to transport the “deadhouse,” or morgue, from the building to the underground. There are many mysterious underground tunnels and cellars throughout the city. However, most of their history has been lost to time and investigations lead to metaphorical and literal dead ends. These stories remain captivating and are a big part of Savannah’s mystery.
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EVENTS
Today
 Bruce Davidson: Face to Face is an exhibition at Telfair Museums . Read more. |
 Contemporary Spotlight: New Acquisitions from the Brandywine Workshop is an exhibition at Telfair Museums . Read more. |
 Chul-Hyun Ahn: Beyond is an exhibition at Telfair Museums . Read more. |
 Sips at the Station is Savannah’s best networking event benefiting our community and encouraging guests to discover all things local! Read more. |
Friday
 Augusta rockers Public Mind at The WormholePublic Mind is a 3 piece Alternative/indie Rock band out of Augusta, GA. Our influences span many different genres of music, including Punk, Rock,… Read more. |
Saturday
 After an unexpected birth diagnosis of Down syndrome, April must come to terms with her new life and the guilt of her reaction to it.Join us for a beautiful evening… Read more. |
 This event is sold out! To be added to a waiting list in case tickets become available, please contact Smcclelland@savannahcblv.orgWhat happens in the Dark? This unique dining experience will take… Read more. |
 At The Dinner Detective, you’ll tackle a hilarious and challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Read more. |
Sunday
 Come join us as we learn how to make 3 amazing dishes with Innichka Chef! Read more. |
 Ladies! We love to see other women being the queens that they are and love to connect like minded women! This brunch is just that! Read more. |
Monday
Tuesday
 Open enrollments happening at Star Castle, 550 Mall Blvd, Savannah, GA 31406, Savannah, United States on Tue Jan 25 2022 at 05:30 pm Read more. |
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