Savannah's Storybook Historic Homes and Museums
Savannah Historic Houses & Museums to Tour
Mercer-Williams House Museum
Famous from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, this Italianate mansion offers a glimpse into Savannah’s most talked-about history.
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
A beautifully preserved Regency-style home with thoughtful interpretation of both the family and the enslaved people who lived there.
Davenport House Museum
One of the first homes saved by the Historic Savannah Foundation, this Federal-style home kicks off Savannah's preservation story.
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
The birthplace of the Girl Scouts' founder! A must for history lovers and those who appreciate strong women who changed the world.
Andrew Low House
A grand mansion filled with period furnishings and deep ties to both Savannah’s social history and Juliette Gordon Low’s life.
Green-Meldrim House
A stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture—and once used by General Sherman as his headquarters.
Harper Fowlkes House
Greek Revival beauty with stunning gardens and antique-filled interiors.
Sorrel-Weed House
One of the largest homes in the city and known as one of the most haunted—ghost tour, anyone?
More to Explore:
Telfair Academy
Art and history inside a neoclassical mansion.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Housed in the gorgeous William Scarbrough House, featuring ship models and maritime history.
The Beach Institute
Savannah’s first school for African American children, now an arts and cultural center.
Published on Tuesday, March 4, 2025