Private Walking Tours of Savannah

Scenes of Savannah (and beyond). Darien I took a road trip this Saturday down the south Georgia coast, and went through Darien.... If I am correct - and my fellow historians can correct me if I'm wrong - with the possible exception of the first Ebenezer, (which is no longer in existence - the second one is), Darien is the second oldest town in Georgia. James Oglethorpe returned to England two years after founding Savannah to deal with the other twenty-one Trustees. While there, a group of retired Scottish soldiers approached him about bringing their families to Georgia. Hence, McIntosh County and the town of Darien. P.S. There is a lot more to the story. I'll tell it to you on my "City Stroll" tour. See more

Scenes of Savannah: 240 Bull Street (aka, Perry Rubber Bike Shop) These are the folks who take care of me and my bike. Inside is a great pic of the building in the 1800's. Wish I could give you a more exact date, but notice that it was a bike shop back then as well. As I say often, too cool.

Scenes of Savannah: Cluskey's Vaults On my Homes Tour, I highlight four builders and architects, (I could do many more). One of those is Charles Cluskey. In 1840, the City of Savannah employed Cluskey to build a retainer wall from what today is City Hall, going east. Rather than pay him, the City compensated him by allowing him to put four storage vaults within the wall, which he would be able to lease out for twenty years. He actually put in five, but only four have been re-opened.

Scenes of Savannah: People Going to Church I took this picture this morning in front of First Independent Presbyterian Church. This is what will lead our recovery.

Scenes of Savannah: Christ Church The colonist who came over were (naturally) Anglicans. The first church, and public building, in the new town of Savannah was Christ Church. Built out of wood on the southeast Trustee lot by Johnson Square, it burnt down. So did the second one built after it. The picture you see is the third building erected in the early 1900's. After the Revolution, it became Episcopalian, which it still is today.

Scenes of Savannah (and beyond). Darien I took a road trip this Saturday down the south Georgia coast, and went through Darien.... If I am correct - and my fellow historians can correct me if I'm wrong - with the possible exception of the first Ebenezer, (which is no longer in existence - the second one is), Darien is the second oldest town in Georgia. James Oglethorpe returned to England two years after founding Savannah to deal with the other twenty-one Trustees. While there, a group of retired Scottish soldiers approached him about bringing their families to Georgia. Hence, McIntosh County and the town of Darien. P.S. There is a lot more to the story. I'll tell it to you on my "City Stroll" tour. See more

Scenes of Savannah: 240 Bull Street (aka, Perry Rubber Bike Shop) These are the folks who take care of me and my bike. Inside is a great pic of the building in the 1800's. Wish I could give you a more exact date, but notice that it was a bike shop back then as well. As I say often, too cool.

Scenes of Savannah: Cluskey's Vaults On my Homes Tour, I highlight four builders and architects, (I could do many more). One of those is Charles Cluskey. In 1840, the City of Savannah employed Cluskey to build a retainer wall from what today is City Hall, going east. Rather than pay him, the City compensated him by allowing him to put four storage vaults within the wall, which he would be able to lease out for twenty years. He actually put in five, but only four have been re-opened.

Scenes of Savannah: People Going to Church I took this picture this morning in front of First Independent Presbyterian Church. This is what will lead our recovery.

Scenes of Savannah: Christ Church The colonist who came over were (naturally) Anglicans. The first church, and public building, in the new town of Savannah was Christ Church. Built out of wood on the southeast Trustee lot by Johnson Square, it burnt down. So did the second one built after it. The picture you see is the third building erected in the early 1900's. After the Revolution, it became Episcopalian, which it still is today.

I'm bringing back an old favorite. What has been known as "The Picture of the Week", and then "Scenes of Savannah" is starting again. (A shout out to my friend DeeBee, who has inspired me with her recent posts). So here we go.... Scenes of Savannah: Confederate (or, Carolina) Jasmine. This is a little late coming, as they began to bloom about a month ago, but this is one of my absolute favorite things about living in Savannah. These give off one of the best aromas I have ever smelt. I anxiously look forward to their blooming every year, and the month or so that they stay in bloom. Looks like they are now just starting to fade, but they always give me hope for a great tour season; this year, of all years, especially.

WE'RE BACK!!! Tonight, we gave our first tour in six weeks. This is Randy and Kathryn Holbrooks, an absolutely fantastic couple from South Carolina who took our Savannah Evening Stroll. Thanks, you two. Now, let's ramp it up!!!

It Seems the Worst is Now Behind Us. The Beautiful City of Savannah is Now Ready to Slowly Open Up for Business, and so is Private Walking Tours of Savannah. We Will Begin Taking Reservations for Tours Starting in May. Safety is (and Always Has Been) Our First Priority. All Tours Will Be Conducted Along Safe Guidelines. With That in Mind, All Tours Will Be Limited to Nine People or Less. We Look Forward to Seeing You Soon. ... Private Walking Tours of Savannah See more

Anyone who saw "Forrest Gump" (and that's just about everybody in America), remembers the scene where Forrest is running across the country, and Jenny is looking at him on TV while she works at a diner in Savannah. That scene, as well as the New Year's eve bar scene with Lt. Dan, was filmed at Debi's - which was located off Wright Square on State Street. Unfortunately, Debi had to move due to the new building owner. The new location is on Bay Street, in The East Bay Inn. She opened yesterday, and this is a shot of the dining room. I just found out today that this is her fourth location over a four decade period. You go girl.

St.Benedict The Moor Catholic Church. On the east side of town, on East Broad Street, is the home place of African-American Catholicism in Georgia. One of Savannah's many hidden treasures.

This past week, I had a family from Europe book me for two days. The dad is from London, the mom from Rome, and they have two fantastic kids. On Tuesday, we went kayaking on Ebenezer Creek. I highly recommend Brian, and Backwater Expeditions. This was great. (They said they liked my tours, as well - lol).

Recent group tour. A bunch of realtors from the Florida panhandle area. Great group.

Scenes From Around Savannah. The Old Bell From Union Station. I was at Bradley's Lock & Key yesterday, (on State Street, just off Wright Square). You see this bell when you walk in. I was told that it was from the old Union Station, which was one of the great buildings that was torn down; in this case for I-16.... You just never know where you might see Savannah History. See more