King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation
Plan Your Visit
You can purchase admission upon arrival or in advance of your visit.
The Beach Institute
502 E Harris Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Tuesday 12 PM -5 PM
Wednesday 12 PM - 5 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 5 PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM
Saturday 12 PM - 5 PM
Open by appointment only on Sunday & Monday
The King-Tisdell Cottage:
514 E Huntingdon Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Thursday 12 PM - 5 PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM
Saturday 12 PM - 5 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
Indigo Dying at The King Tisdell Cottage
Bring history to life with a hands-on indigo dyeing experience at the King-Tisdell Cottage Garden!
This workshop, designed for school groups, summer camps, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and community organizations, tour groups, etc. explores the history, science, and cultural significance of indigo.
What You Will Learn:
Indigo as a cash crop and its role in Georgia’s economy
How enslaved Africans brought specialized knowledge of indigo cultivation and dye-making
The dyeing process—from plant to pigment
*Indigo’s significance to Gullah Geechee culture
*Hands-On Experience:
*Each student will dye their own bandana using traditional techniques and take home a one-of-a-kind creation.Where: King-Tisdell Cottage Garden
When: Available by reservation call or email 912-433-1448 Info@beachinstitute.org
Cost: $25 per student (group rates available)
Who: Ideal for school field trips, youth organizations, and camp groups
