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Savannah Private Medical History Walking Tour

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Explore Savannah's rich medical history on a unique walking tour led by a registered nurse. From historic plagues to a pandemic that spared the enslaved, discover the city's resilience and contributions to medicine. Cover sites like the Telfair Hospital and delve into dueling history, medical tragedies, and the impact of slavery.

Overview

Explore Savannah's rich medical history on a unique walking tour led by a registered nurse. From historic plagues to a pandemic that spared the enslaved, discover the city's resilience and contributions to medicine. Cover sites like the Telfair Hospital and delve into dueling history, medical tragedies, and the impact of slavery.

Itinerary

  • Forsyth Park

    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 Cemetery

    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 Museum

    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.

  • Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum

    The 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.

  • Owens-thomas House & Slave Quarters

    This 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 Atlantic

    10 minutes
  • Johnson Square

    This 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

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

15 E Park Ave, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Discover the medical history of Savannah on a walking tour
  • Explore historic sites like the Telfair Hospital and Johnson Square
  • Gain insights into the medical history from a registered nurse
  • A private tour means a more personalized experience
  • Inclusions

    • This is an inclusive walking history of Savannah's Medical History

    Exclusions

    • We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises

    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

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    mwgerard221
    Whenever I visit a new place, I love to learn about its history. I’ve lived in Savannah a few years now, but I’m still finding out new facts. There are lots of tours one can take but only a handful ar...
    Jerry9401
    We enjoyed our tour with Matthew. His knowledge and presentation of historical events which influenced Savannah from a medical perspective made this tour unique and interesting. Matthew was very engag...

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