Savannah: Colonial Park Cemetery Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG417782-757679
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Journey through Savannah's fascinating past by visiting the graves of some of the most famous Georgians buried at the city's oldest municipal cemetery.
Be transported back to the early American era by getting to know all about Colonial Park Cemetery's most famous residents. With some of the most notable Georgians buried here, this 6-acre graveyard is simply bursting with excellent stories, just itching to be told.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of tree-lined paths and manicured grave gardens, while you visit the tombs of Founding Father Button Gwinnett, and famous colonial merchant James Habersham. You'll also stop by the burial grounds of Savannah's unfortunate Yellow Fever victims.
Let your knowledgeable tour guide paint a picture of gruesome events that happened as early as the 1700s, as you stand beside Savannah's old Dueling Grounds and Samuel T. Baker's murder site.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of walking along the graves of people who made US history
- Hear the incredible life and death story of Founding Father, Button Gwinnett
- Take in the peaceful ambience of the cemetery's gardens and ornate tombstones
- Discover the grisly details of confederate veteran, Samuel T. Baker's murder
- Get to know the eccentricities of the historic Savannah family, the Habershams
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place in all weather conditions
Your tour will begin at the Savannah Fire Department. You will meet your tour guide at the corner of Abercorn St. and E Oglethorpe Ave.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
