The Hidden Gem Cemetery Tour of Laurel Grove

Savannah, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the gothic and untouched 67-acre cemetery
  • Experience the abundance of stylized mausoleum chapels
  • Discover the true Civil War sections, including Gettysburg heroes
  • Witness the grandest and most decorative ironwork fences
  • Encounter historical figures such as Girl Scout's founder and author James Pierpont

Meeting Point

8 driving blocks directly South from The Savannah Visitor Center on MLK Jr Blvd

Meeting point

802 W Anderson St, Savannah, GA 31415 , United States

End point

End Point

8 driving blocks directly South from The Savannah Visitor Center on MLK Jr Blvd

Meeting point

802 W Anderson St, Savannah, GA 31415 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Laurel Grove North Cemetery

Guides conduct the narrated tour through the 1853 cemetery, taking guests around the multiple mausoleum crypts, gravesites, ironwork, statues, Civil War sections, Freemasons, visits include the burial sites of Girl Scout's Founder Juliette Low, The Waving Girl, James Pierpont, Mary Marshall, Henry Willink, Mary Haskell-Minis and others. Topics include Victorian funerary rites, laws, burial traditions, symbolism, sculpture, Civil War, Revolutionary War, Women's History, Literary History, etc.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Are Pets Allowed? Yes
Provided by Bonaventure, Historic Savannah, Low Country & Private with Shannon Scott Tours

What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Forsyth Park for a stroll.
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    Check out the local cafe, The Collins Quarter.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Explore the Victorian District after the tour.
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    Bring a camera for stunning photo ops.

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