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Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour

15 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 15 traveler reviews collected by Cool Savannah and TripAdvisor | Savannah, USA

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Overview

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 Cool Savannah 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

What's Included

  • This is an inclusive walking history of Savannah's Medical History
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises

Meeting Location

Meeting point

15 E Park Ave, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

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We will meet South of Forsythe Park in front of the building that reads "Telfair Hospital"

End point

Johnson Square, 2 E Bryan St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

The tour ends in the middle of Savannah's downtown with easy access to food, shopping and entertainment.

What To Expect

Forsyth Park (Pass By)

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
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Colonial Park Cemetery (Pass By)

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.
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Mercer Williams House Museum (Pass By)

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.
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Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace (Pass By)

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.
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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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-320230P1

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