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Savannah has charmed visitors for centuries with her history,
architecture and famous hospitality.
With this tour, you will:
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Explore the rich architectural
heritage that spans two centuries
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See the Owens-Thomas House and
Meldrim House |
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Walk through the heart of the
Historic District |
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Experience the South's famous
hospitality |
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Tour the Isaiah Davenport House
Museum
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It was the famous writer, William
Makepeace Thackeray, who described Savannah as "...a tranquil old
city, wide-streeted, tree-planted, with a few cows and carriages
toiling through the sandy roads...no row, no tearing northern bustle,
no ceaseless hotel racquet" upon his stay in one of Savannah's
fine homes.
With the possible exception of the cows in the roads, little has
changed in Savannah since Thackery's visit. The same charm he wrote
about lives on in this enchanting walk through the heart of the
Historic District that takes you inside one of Savannah's many
beautiful Historic Homes, and focuses on the rich architectural
heritage of Savannah's domestic dwellings.
One of the places you'll see on this tour is the Owens-Thomas House,
widely regarded as the premiere example of regency architecture in the
United States, and learn about the achievements of architect William
Jay. You'll also see the Green Meldrim House, where Gen. William T.
Sherman was a "guest" during the Civil War. Other house highlights
includes discussions on the development of domestic dwellings in
Savannah, from colonial times to the present, featuring fine examples
of architecture that span two centuries.
This tour includes admission to The Isaiah Davenport House Museum, one
of the finest examples of federal architecture in the south, the
origin of preservation in Savannah, and the birthplace of the Historic
Savannah Foundation.
No visit to Savannah would be complete without this unique tour that
focuses on Savannah's stateliest mansions and their residents, and
highlights the city's movement and contribution to historic
preservation in our time.
Come, walk through history...
book your reservation and be charmed by Savannah herself! |
