Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour
Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour
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.com
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
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's Birthplace
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 minutesJohnson 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 minutesIncluded
- This is an inclusive walking history of Savannah's Medical History
Not Included
- We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is an outdoor tour. We will follow all of the city of Savannah's guidance on pandemic safety, which is subject to change.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.