My daughter and I were interested in Bonaventure Cemetery, but we didn't want to do the typical trolley tour of this famed and fabled cemetery. We signed up for this particular walking tour and the host/storyteller/guide was Shannon Scott. Shannon brought Bonaventure Cemetery to life with his exquisite description of the planning of and maintenance of this beautiful place. I could imagine it in full bloom as it would have been in the 1800's, thanks to him.
Among this most enchanting backdrop, Shannon masterly tells the historical life stories of the residents and how they came to live here; John Walz, Gracie Watson, Josiah Tattnall, Johnny Mercer and Connie Lawton.
Throughout the tour, Shannon weaves the mystical, religious and spiritual meaning behind many of the sculptures and designs of the cemetery. Of all the sights seen in Savannah, Shannon made this a favorite for me and an experience I will share with anyone considering a trip to Savannah.