Genteel & Bard's Savannah Women's History Walking Tour
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Genteel & Bard’s NEW Savannah Women’s History Tour is a historical walking tour that dives deep into the lives of Savannah’s most notable women. You’ll experience our highly-curated, classic storytelling performance at its finest while hearing tales of bravery, ingenuity, charm, and diverse experience. From a Muskogee Creek business woman, to a daring Black nun who risked it all, to the eccentric founder of the Girl Scouts, and many, many more - You’ll also hear accounts of modern Savannah women making an impact, and even swing by some of their businesses along our route! At Genteel & Bard we are proud to boast the most talented, well-read, and passionate historian hosts. Ms. Ashley Steele, the curator of Genteel & Bard Women’s History Tour, is also your host! Ashley has a long resume, as in years, of storytelling performance as well as months of tour training specific to our Genteel & Bard brand.
Departure Point
- Meet your host on the north side of Nathanael Greene's Monument in Johnson Square.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Wright Square
Bull Street, Between West State and West York Streets, Savannah, Georgia
Discuss Savannah's Women's History from indigenous Mary Musgrove, the woman to helped pave the way for Georgia's establishment and Julliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chippewa Square
intersection of Bull and McDonough Streets, Savannah, Georgia
Discuss Savannah's Women's History, including today's leading women entrepreneurs from beauty, chocolate, to hand-made bags.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Madison Square
Bull Street, Between West Harris and West Charlton Streets, Savannah, Georgia
Discuss Savannah's Women's History, including Paula Wallace, the founder of the Savannah College of Art & Design, and Eliza Anne Jewett, important historical figure in savannah business.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lafayette Square
201 E Charlton St, Savannah, Georgia
Discuss Savannah's Women's History, including African American nun Mother Matilda Beasley and author Flannery O'Conner.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Monterey Square
Bull Street, Between Taylor and Gordon Streets, Savannah, Georgia
After a beautiful stroll down Jones Street, you'll visit Monterey Square to learn and discuss the women who influenced Savannah's restoration and preservation, including Anna Hunter.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Forsyth Park
Savannah, Georgia
Discuss Savannah's Women's History, including those who shaped Savannah's culture in and around beautiful Forsyth Park, which is a perfect place to end and then enjoy lunch at Collins Quarter Forsyth Park, which is owned by local Rebecca Debreceny.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests receive complimentary & new earbuds and borrowed audio receivers that work up to 100 feet to easily hear their host.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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