Duration: 2 hours
Walk With Me Savannah Tours presents 'Savannah 101', a tour where we discuss the fascinating history that took place here from the 18th century through present day.
This is an excellent experience for guests of any age and knowledge level, ranging from the complete novice all the way up to history connoisseurs. We will cover Savannah history in depth in a way that both serves as an introduction and also elaborates on the significant interactions and implications of these events and figures.
You will learn about influential residents and visitors, architectural trends, the impact of wars and movements, and how all these events intertwine to form a city that is both frozen in time and very much alive.
You are certain to leave this tour with a greater depth of knowledge and more rounded appreciation of Savannah than ever before.
This tour begins in Johnson Square (by the eastern fountain, near the First Christ Church), and concludes in Wright Square.
Additional Information:
Itinerary
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Stops at: Johnson SquareYour guide will discuss the founding of Savannah, the city layout, and Nathaniel Greene (and his monument).Duration: 10 minutes
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Stops at: Reynolds SquareYour guide will discuss John Wesley, the Olde Pink House, and early agricultural experiments in GeorgiaDuration: 10 minutes
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Stops at: Owens-Thomas House & Slave QuartersYour guide will discuss the architecture of the Owens-Thomas House and its architect William Jay, which is a great accompaniment to a tour of the inside of the home, where they discuss the lives of its residents and visitors. The house tour is HIGHLY recommended, but not included.Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Not Included
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Stops at: Colonial Park CemeteryYour guide will discuss Savannah's treatment of cemeteries and some common burial practices, as well as some of the disasters that befell the city, and touch upon the Union occupation of Savannah during the Civil War.Duration: 10 minutes
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Stops at: Cathedral of St. John the BaptistYour guide will discuss the history of Savannah's Catholic congregations and the construction of the cathedral, and will highlight some of its featuresDuration: 5 minutes
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Stops at: Lafayette SquareYour guide will discuss the Hamilton-Turner Inn, the first home in Savannah to have electricity, and some of its architectural features. They will also discuss the childhood home of Flannery O'Connor (famous writer), and the adulthood home of Juliette Gordon Lowe (founder of the Girl Scouts)Duration: 10 minutes
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Stops at: Madison SquareYour guide will discuss more of Savannah's architecture, including the Savannah Volunteer Guards' Armory and the Scottish Rite Temple, and the monument to Sergeant Jasper and his moments of Valor in the Revolutionary War.Duration: 5 minutes
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Stops at: Green-Meldrim HouseYour guide will discuss the innovative architecture of the house, Sherman's residency during the Union occupation of Savannah, Field Order 15, and its impact on black communities both before and after its repeal.Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Not Included
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Stops at: Chippewa SquareYour guide will discuss Savannah's founder, Oglethorpe's, take on governance of the colony of Georgia and the implications as our beginning as a non-royal colony. Your guide will also briefly discuss the history of fires in Savannah, the Savannah Theater, and the Independent Presbyterian Church.Duration: 10 minutes
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Stops at: Wright SquareYour guide will discuss the childhood home of Juliette Gordon Low and her life, as well as her extended family and their accomplishments. They will also discuss the historical use of the lots surrounding Wright Square, and the history and impact of both Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove.Duration: 10 minutes
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Includes:
- Fully narrated and interactive tour.
Additional Information:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Well-behaved pets allowed
- Not recommended for those who cannot walk/roll 0.25 mi without resting
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