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Savannah Terrors Haunted Historic District Ghost Tour

Savannah Terrors Haunted Historic District Ghost Tour

Overview

With extensive historical research and terrifying folklore, our Dark History Ghost Tour of Savannah is unlike any other. While taking you on a horrifying tour of one of the country's most historic cities, our experts will regale you with accurate historic and local ghost stories. You'll search for sounds of Savannah's dark past in location like exquisite antebellum homes and the city's oldest cemetery. Explore the scandal of the Foley House, the love stronger than death at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, and many more local Savannah ghost stories.

City: Savannah

Tue 17 Sep

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What's Included

Thoroughly researched and accurate history

Professional and courteous guide

Authentic local ghost stories

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Oglethorpe Square

The leading cause of disease in tropical climates is disease, and Savannah's climate, as many visitors and residents know, isn't far off from tropical, especially in the summer. In the 19th century, Savannah was ravaged by a Yellow Fever epidemic, so much that tunnels were constructed to transport the dead, even though the tunnels themselves were eventually used as burial grounds instead. Discover the story of a terrifying encounter one visitor to Oglethorpe Square had, as he came face to face with a victim of this often deadly disease.

Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

This house, constructed in 1819, had complete indoor plumbing, which was unheard of for its time. The house was privately owned until 1951, when it was left to the Telfair Museum of Arts. Its last owner, Margaret Thomas, seems to have remained in her home, and is known as "The Lady in Gray".

Wright Square

This square was once the site of a memorial to Tomochichi, an Indian chief who was a great friend to the people of Savannah during the city's earliest days. The founder of Georgia, James Oglethorpe, ensured that Tomochichi was buried with respect, near the center of Wright Square. The site was destroyed in 1883, but a new monument was erected soon after. Are you brave enough to perform the ritual of circling the monument three times and speaking the words "where is Tomochichi?". You may just get a response.

Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace

This is the home where the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low, was born and raised, but it's not her spirit who has been reported here. The spirits of her parents William and Eleanor "Nelly", are said to make appearances. Upon his death, William promised that he would return for his beloved wife when it was her time, and legend says he did exactly that.

Chippewa Square

Famous for its appearance in "Forrest Gump", a house across the way is well known for scandals and secrets. The owner, a Miss Foley, ran the Foley House Inn, at the end of the 19th century. Legend says that a wealthy traveler was smitten with her, and wouldn't take no for an answer. Following one particularly aggressive attempt at wooing her, Miss Foley rebuffed the businessman with a candlestick to the head, which killed him. Instead of contacting authorities, Miss Foley sealed the body in a wall of the inn. During renovations, a skeleton was discovered, seeming to prove the legend to be true. Following the discovery, tales of paranormal activity skyrocketed.

Historic Savannah Theatre

This theater may be one of the oldest in the country, and quite a few famous actors have graced its stage, including Edwin Booth. If his name sounds familiar, you may know his brother, John Wilkes Booth. But neither Booth brother is said to haunt the theater. Employees have reported two distinct entities. One is lighthearted a playful, a young child named Ben. The other is oppressive, giving off a feeling of evil, and even caused a group of chorus girls to abandon their dressing room.

Colonial Park Cemetery

This is the oldest cemetery still standing in Savannah, and even though there are only about 600 visible grave markers, the number of dead who are actually buried here is far more. Legal documents show the cemetery was the site of many voodoo rituals, and the location of the "Hanging Tree", which is tied to the appearance of a terrifying entity.

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