Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour
This is Savannah's only walking tour that covers Savannah's lengthy medical history from plagues that almost destroyed the fledgling colony, to a pandemic a century later that seemingly passed over the city's enslaved population, to the foundation of a soft drink giant. Given by a working Registered Nurse the tour attempts to be an inclusive look at the contributions the city's multi-ethnic population made to medicine and the city's survival.
I'm still in our first year, and were recently featured on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
I can't update my availability on trip advisor to match my schedule as closely as I would like. If you're looking for a specific date please reach out to me at savannahmedicaltours.com
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Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Forsyth ParkPass-by Only
We start at the old Telfair Women's Hospital across the street from the park. While most people encounter Mary Telford's legacy through her museums, one of Georgia's first feminists made a lasting impact on women's health
Colonial Park CemeteryPass-by Only
Savannah has a long history of dueling, and common practice held that at least one doctor needed to be present. Your guide will discuss the implications of dueling through a case study including one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Mercer Williams House MuseumPass-by Only
Your guide will discuss the events made famous in the book and movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil from a medical prospective.
Inclusions
- This is an inclusive walking history of Savannah's Medical History
- We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Matthew was featured on Georgia Public Broadcast, part of NPR. https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/12/23/new-walking-tour-in-savannah-explores-medical-history-of-georgias-oldest-city
- We will be walking 1.6 miles over historic streets. In the summer Savannah routinely hits 90 degrees or more.
- We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will meet South of Forsythe Park in front of the building that reads "Telfair Hospital"
End Points
- The tour ends in the middle of Savannah's downtown with easy access to food, shopping and entertainment.
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Ticket Redemption
Please meet in front of the old Telfair Women's Hospital at 15 East Park Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401
