How James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove Helped Establish the City of Savannah | Georgia Stories

Step back to 1733 and explore how Georgia’s very first city was born! At Yamacraw Bluff, three very different leaders—James Oglethorpe, Chief Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove—joined forces in a remarkable partnership built on cooperation, communication, and vision to establish Savannah. Through lively storytelling and real historical voices, students discover how their teamwork, planning, and respect for one another shaped Georgia’s early history and created a legacy that still influences the state today. Along the way, learners connect important social studies ideas like cross-cultural relationships and community building to the founding of a city that became a hub of culture and growth.