Andrew Low House

Overview

The Andrew Low House can be seen by docent led tours, which depart at 30 minute intervals (on the hour and half hour) every day. Tours discuss the history of the house and the Low family, showing how a wealthy family in Savannah would have lived in the 19th century.
The home was built in 1848-1849 by architect John S Norris a notable architect from New York and designed in the Greek Revival style, with a mixture of Revival and Italianate details. The home occupies the entire southwest trust lot fronting on Lafayette Square.
The Andrew Low House has one of the few surviving original gardens created in 19th-century Savannah, and the only one open to the public. The design of the parterre gardens dates from the mid century, shortly after the completion of the house. Their layout and planting plans have been preserved ever since, first by the Low family and later by the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America, the current owners of the house

City: Savannah

Sun 23 Feb

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Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Admission to the Museum

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Meeting point

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Savannah
329 Abercorn St

*Due to COVID guidelines tour capacity is on a first come first serve basis. If a tour time slot is booked guests will be added to the next tour departure. Tours depart in 30 minute intervals.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Andrew Low House

A visit to lovely Savannah would not be complete without a 40 minute docent-led tour of the historic Andrew Low House. This Italianate mansion was built for wealthy cotton merchant Andrew Low by John Norris a sought-after architect from New York. Andrew Low's son William and Juliette Gordon Low the famous founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA inherited the home after his passing. Guest will experience a guided tour by knowledgeable docents departing about every 30 minute (on the hour and half hour) every day. Tours discuss the history of the house and the Low family, showing how they lived in the 19th century as well as those enslaved who lived and labored at the home. First floor rooms include the family’s formal and informal parlors, the library and dining room. Upstairs are a children’s playroom and a rare-for-the-period indoor bathroom, and bedrooms, two of which were once occupied by notable guests of the family.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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wxgirl858

Jun 2022

A beautiful old house. The guides were very knowledgeable and provided a great tour. A lot of work has been down to restore and keep the house in an “original” state. They had some good information about Juliet Gordon Low and the Girl Scouts. I loved their use of QR codes around to read more information but I would have liked a little more time on my own so I could use the QR codes.

Rhonda_C

Apr 2022

The house has been restored and nicely done, but very few actual Low family items. Your does not include the help/kitchen area (entire first floor). Very quick tour; I’ve experienced better.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

I’m sorry to hear you were not satisfied with your tour. The Andrew Low House is one of just a few house museums in Savannah that has been preserved not restored. About 30% of the collection within the home is original to the Low family. The basement of the home houses all of the administrative & research offices where we work tirelessly booking Girl Scouts and groups and discovering the homes rich history to share with our many visitors. During your next visit ti Savannah please visit us again complimentary and I’ll be happy to show you our offices on the first floor. Ginger Varner Sales & Marketing Manager

RICART75

Jan 2022

We stopped here, while exploring Savanah with family members, on the Old Town Trolley Tour (which we'd highly recommend). The home is beautiful; rich in history and aesthetically engaging design. There is a wonderful selection of period furnishings and decor; bringing one into a sense of what once was, and now is, a bygone lifestyle. Our guide was knowledgeable, informative and friendly; adding to a wonderful experience. A nice option; if one desires a fuller immersion into, and appreciation for, old Savanah.