King Tisdell Cottage

King Tisdell Cottage is located in Savannah, Georgia. The cottage is an African-American heritage museum that was named after its African-American owners, Eugene and Sarah King and Robert Tisdell.

The cottage is owned and operated by the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation; this foundation also operates the Sea Islands, the Negro Heritage Trail Tours and the Beach Institute. The aim of this foundation is to collect, interpret and present the history and culture of African Americans, this is done through lectures, oral history, tours and art exhibition.

The landmark of the cottage is a fountain known as 'Free to Fly. This fountain was designed by artist Ivan Bailey who also created the cauldron for Savannah's 1996 Summer Olympics. Another landmark at the cottage is the Gas Light. This monument was named in honor of Sadie Steel who was a dedicated teacher and civil leader.

Visitors of all ages are welcome to tour the cottage, where they will learn more about the history of African-American in Savannah, particularly the King and Tisdell families and the impact they had on the city of Savannah. The foundation also aims to continue interracial understanding and to help people appreciate the different cultures not only in Georgia, but the entire United States.