Behind the Plaques - 2 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Savannah
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.
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Behind the Plaques - 2 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Savannah
What's included in Behind the Plaques - 2 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Savannah
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chippewa Square
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.
Wright Square
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.
Oglethorpe Square
Oglethorpe Square, named after James Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia and the city of Savannah.
Inclusions
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Parking Fees
- Gratuities
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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 Points
- The tour ends one square south of Chippewa Square, about four blocks, where the tour starts.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
There aren't tickets exactly. We maintain a list of everyone who has a reservation.