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Georgia
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Chatham County
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Savannah
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Historic Women of Savannah Tour
2 h
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401-3612
We will discuss the Telfair Family, with a focus on Mary Telfair and how she impacted Savannah, GA.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Wright Square, Bull Street Between West State and West York Streets, Savannah, GA
Known as the Hanging Square, discover who Alice Riley was and why she was hanged here in Wright Square, making her the first woman hanged in the state of Georgia.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tomochichi's Grave Site, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
Discover the impact Mary Musgrove had on the establishment of Savannah, the peace treaties and how she became the wealthiest land owner in Georgia, during a time when women could not own land.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Johnson Square, Bull Street Between Bryan and Congress Streets, Savannah, GA
Nathaniel Greene's monument stands in the center of the square. At his death, his wife Caty found herself facing financial ruin. Discover how she fought congress for her money owed to Nathaniel, how she cleared his name. Most importantly, what impact did she have on the Cotton Gin. Who really invented the Cotton Gin?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Reynolds Square, Abercorn Street Between East Bryant and East Congress Streets, Savannah, GA 31401
Alida Harper was a forerunner in preserving and restoring our historic homes, Learn about the tremendous impact she made in Savannah.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Warren Square, Savannah, GA
Jane Deveaux, a free woman of color, spent 30-years teaching slaves how to read and write.
Duration: 10 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401-3612
We will discuss the Telfair Family, with a focus on Mary Telfair and how she impacted Savannah, GA.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Wright Square, Bull Street Between West State and West York Streets, Savannah, GA
Known as the Hanging Square, discover who Alice Riley was and why she was hanged here in Wright Square, making her the first woman hanged in the state of Georgia.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tomochichi's Grave Site, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
Discover the impact Mary Musgrove had on the establishment of Savannah, the peace treaties and how she became the wealthiest land owner in Georgia, during a time when women could not own land.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Johnson Square, Bull Street Between Bryan and Congress Streets, Savannah, GA
Nathaniel Greene's monument stands in the center of the square. At his death, his wife Caty found herself facing financial ruin. Discover how she fought congress for her money owed to Nathaniel, how she cleared his name. Most importantly, what impact did she have on the Cotton Gin. Who really invented the Cotton Gin?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Reynolds Square, Abercorn Street Between East Bryant and East Congress Streets, Savannah, GA 31401
Alida Harper was a forerunner in preserving and restoring our historic homes, Learn about the tremendous impact she made in Savannah.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Warren Square, Savannah, GA
Jane Deveaux, a free woman of color, spent 30-years teaching slaves how to read and write.
Duration: 10 minutes
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Gratuities for your guide
- Drinks at the end of the tour are optional and not included in price of the tour.
- Entry/Admission - Telfair Academy
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
Original
20%
