Sapelo Island Tour

Sapelo Island Tour
Thursday, April 24, 2025
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

$125 per person
Includes lunch, ferry ride to and from the island and private shuttle on the island

Enjoy an exclusive, pre-Ramble excursion developed specifically for The Georgia Trust with a special guided tour of Sapelo Island, a pristine landscape teeming with natural beauty and rich history. This limited-access experience takes you deep into the heart of the island’s most iconic landmarks.

Visit the UGA Marine Institute, a world-class research facility dedicated to studying Georgia’s coastal ecosystems. Explore the historic Reynolds Mansion, once the luxurious retreat of tobacco heir R.J. Reynolds, Jr. On hand will be Russell Clayton, a renowned expert on the works of Athos Menaboni, the celebrated artist who painted vibrant wildlife murals throughout the mansion. Visitors are invited to explore its elegantly appointed rooms, each filled with unique artifacts and tales of the island’s former inhabitants.

Experience a fascinating tour of the historic Sapelo Island Lighthouse, guided by David Freedman, the award-winning preservation engineer who led the rehabilitation of the lighthouse and Sapelo expert. Freedman will provide a behind-the-scenes perspective of its meticulous restoration and historic significance of the lighthouse.

Enjoy lunch at Lula’s restaurant which offers an authentic taste of Sapelo in the heart of Hogg Hummock, one of the last remaining Gullah Geechee communities in the United States. Explore sites of the threatened community that was listed on The Georgia Trust’s Places in Peril list in 2024 and learn about their unique culture and deep connection to the land, while gaining insights into the ongoing efforts to preserve their heritage.