Behind the Plaques Historic Walking Tour - House of Clayton

4.9 (15 reviews) Savannah, USA
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Duration1h 30m - 2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

House of Clayton offers unique, informative, impassioned tours through Savannah's Historic District. It's our passion with intent to give our guests the same feeling, while providing the most accurate information possible. We read and research constantly and search for articles confirming other information. Our guides strive to connect with each one of our guests. This tour draws its inspiration from the historical markers or plaques and gives detailed information not included there, and rarely included on other tours.

What's included

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Chippewa Square
    20m
    Chippewa Square, named after the Battle of Chippewa during the War of 1812. Monument to James Oglethorpe, Eastman-Stoddard House, First Baptist Church, Savannah Theater, and Original Location of Forest Gump Bench.
  2. Wright Square
    15m
    Wright Square, named after James Wright, last Royal Governor of Savannah. Resting place of Tomo-Chi-Chi, chief of the Yamacraw people, and friend of James Oglethorpe, and boulder monument to him. Monument to William Gordon, President and Founder of the Central Georgia Railroad and the Central Georgia Railroad Bank, and father to Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Original Town Hall, now the Court House. On the inside southwest building is the location of Savannah's original cemetery.
  3. Oglethorpe Square
    10m
    Oglethorpe Square, named after James Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia and the city of Savannah.
  4. Columbia Square
    10m
    Named after a nickname for the American Colonies. Location of the Kehoe House, Davenport House, first Savannah city gate, the Wormsloe Fountain, and the Historical Society House.
  5. Colonial Park Cemetery
    20m
    Graves of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War heroes, politicians, artists, yellow fever victims and more.
  6. Lafayette Square
    10m
    Named after General Marquis de Lafayette. At the square is the Flannery O'Conner childhood home, and the Andrew Low house. A plaque honoring Mary Musgrove, translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomo-Chi-Chi.
  7. Madison Square
    20m
    Named after James Madison, 4th President of the United States. The monument honors Sergeant William Jasper, Revolutionary War hero. On this square is St. John's Episcopal Church, The Green-Meldrim House, the Sorrel-Weed House and the Desoto Hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Located on Bull Street just north of the Six Pence, west of McDonough's, south of Wright Square. Meet on the south side of the square by the cement bench, in front of the statue of James Oglethorpe.

End point

The tour ends one square south of Chippewa Square, about four blocks, where the tour starts.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for those who are unable to walk for at least two miles.
  • Not recommended in the summers for anyone with difficulties with high humidity and hot temperatures.

Cancellation policy

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

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