Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is Savannah's only walking tour that covers Savannah's lengthy medical history from plagues that almost destroyed the fledgling colony, to a pandemic a century later that seemingly passed over the city's enslaved population, to the foundation of a soft drink giant. Given by a working Registered Nurse the tour attempts to be an inclusive look at the contributions the city's multi-ethnic population made to medicine and the city's survival.
I'm still in our first year, and were recently featured on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
I can't update my availability on trip advisor to match my schedule as closely as I would like. If you're looking for a specific date please reach out to me at savannahmedicaltours.com
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Itinerary
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Passes by: Forsyth ParkWe start at the old Telfair Women's Hospital across the street from the park. While most people encounter Mary Telford's legacy through her museums, one of Georgia's first feminists made a lasting impact on women's health
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Passes by: Colonial Park CemeterySavannah has a long history of dueling, and common practice held that at least one doctor needed to be present. Your guide will discuss the implications of dueling through a case study including one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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Passes by: Mercer Williams House MuseumYour guide will discuss the events made famous in the book and movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil from a medical prospective.
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Passes by: Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace MuseumThe Founder of the Girl Scouts was famously deaf in one ear, but a fluke childhood accident left her deaf in one year, and later in life a medical tragedy saved her from a loveless marriage.
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Stops at: Owens-Thomas House & Slave QuartersThis house built by a slave trader and will serve the backdrop to discuss Savannah's place in the buying and selling of human beings and the medical implications of enslaving people and transporting them on cramped ships across the AtlanticDuration: 10 minutes
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Stops at: Johnson SquareThis the end point of the tour. Your guide will wrap up, offer directions to other attractions and provide recommendation for area restaurants and shopping if desired.Duration: 10 minutes
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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- This is an inclusive walking history of Savannah's Medical History
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- We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises
Additional Information:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Matthew was featured on Georgia Public Broadcast, part of NPR. https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/12/23/new-walking-tour-in-savannah-explores-medical-history-of-georgias-oldest-city
- We will be walking 1.6 miles over historic streets. In the summer Savannah routinely hits 90 degrees or more.
- We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises
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| Savannah's Medical History | |
| Available 7/27/2024 until 6/29/2025 View Detailed Schedule | |
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Language Guides: Guide Language: EN |
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