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

Fri 13 Jun

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Fri 13 Jun

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What's Included

Admission to the Museum

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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

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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LisaMarieOhio

Jul 2021

I don't know why I picked this house to tour while in Savannah, it was pretty disappointing for the price. Unless you are a Girl Scout fanatic, I'd skip it and see one of the others. It's a pretty small house with not much to see, the tour guide mostly spoke about things you couldn't see. Staff there was nice, and a group of young scouts seemed to enjoy it.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Lisa We are so sorry to hear you were not happy with your tour of the museum during your visit in Savannah. The Andrew Low House is filled with so much history whether it be about Girl Scouts, architecturally as well as history related to the city of Savannah. Its very rare to find house museums in their their original state with most of the original furnishings as the Andrew Low House Museum. We would like to offer you complimentary tickets so that on your next visit to Savannah you will give our museum another try. Please contact me at [email protected] and I will be happy to help.

309kristinal

May 2021

Docent gave a fascinating tour that included architecture, fashion, furniture, art, family history, curating details, and more. Well done. Very interesting. Educational. The tour focused on the house and family history, so there wasn't much about the Girl Scouts, but the length and fun details would be great for kids.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and for visiting the Andrew Low House Museum during your visit to Savannah. We are so happy you enjoyed your tour and hope you visit us again soon.