As the oldest city in georgia the stories it tells are always outstanding.
Savannah plantation house tours. Gps coordinates n 31 9836900. You will pass squares houses monuments and museums and hear about the history of savannah from founding til modern day. Come experience the rich history and unique charm of beaufort sc. A low country gem historic beaufort offers breathtaking civil war era antebellum homes historic churches movie sites moss covered oak trees and much more your day trip includes a 2 hour narrated overview of historic downtown a few movie sites a trip to historic plantation tabby ruins the reconstruction era the area.
This feature is not available right now. Group rates tours available with advance notice. Please email wormsloe shs dnr ga gov to book a group tour. Built as a beautiful regency style mansion in 1819 the owens thomas house along with its adjacent gardens carriage house and slave quarters allows visitors to explore the complicated relationships between the most and least powerful people in the city of savannah in the early 19th century.
Many of these homes are open to the public for tours or overnight stays providing a glimpse into life during the antebellum era. Savannah georgia has an incredible history. There are plantations around savannah and throughout middle georgia but most plantation homes were big houses not mansions the mansions were the city houses. This savannah sightseeing tour is specially designed for first time visitors it s a must if you re new to the city.
Why build a big fancy house when folks rarely traveled to the farm to socialize. However the plantations here may not be what you are expecting. Plantation carriage offers fifty minute fully narrated tours of the downtown historic district. Learn about the city s origins as the earliest settlement in georgia.
The river town of savannah georgia cradles some of america s most colorful history including several plantation homes that survived general sherman s fiery march through the south during the civil war years. For inquiries about weddings please contact wormsloe weddings dnr ga gov. 7601 skidaway road savannah ga 31406 chatham county. All rates are plus tax.
And check out the churches monuments theaters and architecture that make savannah beautiful. While you re here you might want to tour some of the many historic sites our city is known for such as plantation tours in savannah ga.