Genteel & Bard's Savannah Women's History Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Genteel & Bard's NEW Savannah Women's History Tour is a historical walking tour that dives deep into the lives of Savannah's most notable women. You'll experience our highly-curated, classic storytelling performance at its finest while hearing tales of bravery, ingenuity, charm, and diverse experience.
From a Muskogee Creek business woman, to a daring Black nun who risked it all, to the eccentric founder of the Girl Scouts, and many, many more - You'll also hear accounts of modern Savannah women making an impact, and even swing by some of their businesses along our route!
At Genteel & Bard we are proud to boast the most talented, well-read, and passionate historian hosts. Ms. Ashley Steele, the curator of Genteel & Bard Women's History Tour, is also your host! Ashley has a long resume, as in years, of storytelling performance as well as months of tour training specific to our Genteel & Bard brand.
Additional Information:
Itinerary
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Stops at: Wright SquareDiscuss Savannah's Women's History from indigenous Mary Musgrove, the woman to helped pave the way for Georgia's establishment and Julliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts.Duration: 20 minutes
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Stops at: Chippewa SquareDiscuss Savannah's Women's History, including today's leading women entrepreneurs from beauty, chocolate, to hand-made bags.Duration: 20 minutes
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Stops at: Madison SquareDiscuss Savannah's Women's History, including Paula Wallace, the founder of the Savannah College of Art & Design, and Eliza Anne Jewett, important historical figure in savannah business.Duration: 20 minutes
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Stops at: Lafayette SquareDiscuss Savannah's Women's History, including African American nun Mother Matilda Beasley and author Flannery O'Conner.Duration: 20 minutes
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Stops at: Monterey SquareAfter a beautiful stroll down Jones Street, you'll visit Monterey Square to learn and discuss the women who influenced Savannah's restoration and preservation, including Anna Hunter.Duration: 20 minutes
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Stops at: Forsyth ParkDiscuss Savannah's Women's History, including those who shaped Savannah's culture in and around beautiful Forsyth Park, which is a perfect place to end and then enjoy lunch at Collins Quarter Forsyth Park, which is owned by local Rebecca Debreceny.Duration: 20 minutes
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Includes:
- Guests receive complimentary & new earbuds and borrowed audio receivers that work up to 100 feet to easily hear their host.
Additional Information:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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