Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour
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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.com1 hour 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
This is an inclusive walking history of Savannah's Medical History
We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises
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Forsyth Park(Pass By)
Savannah, United States, 31401We 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 healthView LocationColonial Park Cemetery(Pass By)
200 Abercorn St, , Savannah, United States, 31401Savannah 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.View LocationMercer Williams House Museum(Pass By)
429 Bull St, Entrance Located Behind The Main House At 430 Whitaker Street, Savannah, United States, 31401-4935Your guide will discuss the events made famous in the book and movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil from a medical prospective.View LocationJuliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum(Pass By)
10 E Oglethorpe Ave, (corner of Bull St. and Oglethorpe Ave.), Savannah, United States, 31401-3707The Founder of the Girl Scouts was famously deaf in one ear, but a fluke childhood accident left her deaf in one year, and later in life a medical tragedy saved her from a loveless marriage. View Location1
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
124 Abercorn St, , Savannah, United States, 31401-3732This house built by a slave trader and will serve the backdrop to discuss Savannah's place in the buying and selling of human beings and the medical implications of enslaving people and transporting them on cramped ships across the Atlantic10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Johnson Square
Bull Street, Between Bryan and Congress Streets, Savannah, United States, 31401-2602This the end point of the tour. Your guide will wrap up, offer directions to other attractions and provide recommendation for area restaurants and shopping if desired. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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We will meet South of Forsythe Park in front of the building that reads "Telfair Hospital" View Location
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The tour ends in the middle of Savannah's downtown with easy access to food, shopping and entertainment.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease meet in front of the old Telfair Women's Hospital at 15 East Park Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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