Experience the House of Clayton Historical Walking Tour in Savannah’s Historic District. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the city with passionate guides and exclusive insights.
Experience the House of Clayton Historical Walking Tour in Savannah’s Historic District. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the city with passionate guides and exclusive insights.
- 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…
- 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.
- Columbia Square - Named after a nickname for the American Colonies. Location of the Kehoe House, Davenport House, first Savannah city gate, the Wormsloe Fountain, and the Historical Society House.
- Colonial Park Cemetery - Graves of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War heroes, politicians, artists, yellow fever victims and more.
- Lafayette Square - Named after General Marquis de Lafayette. At the square is the Flannery O’Conner childhood home, and the Andrew Low house. A plaque honoring Mary Musgrove, translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomo-Chi-Chi.
- Madison Square - Named after James Madison, 4th President of the United States. The monument honors Sergeant William Jasper, Revolutionary War hero. On this square is St. John’s Episcopal Church, The Green-Meldrim House, the Sorrel-Weed House and the Desoto Hotel.
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
- Parking fees
- Gratuities
- Parking fees
- Gratuities
The House of Clayton presents intriguing, enlightening, and engaging tours of Savannah’s Historic District. Our enthusiasm is directed towards instilling the same passion in our guests by offering the most correct data available. We are continuous readers and researchers, always seeking reliable resources to corroborate our findings. We endeavor to form…
The House of Clayton presents intriguing, enlightening, and engaging tours of Savannah’s Historic District. Our enthusiasm is directed towards instilling the same passion in our guests by offering the most correct data available. We are continuous readers and researchers, always seeking reliable resources to corroborate our findings. We endeavor to form a bond with every guest that joins us. This exploration is inspired by the historical indicators and plaques found in the district, and we share in-depth details rarely mentioned in these markers or any other tours.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.