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Walk two hours through Laurel Grove Cemetery and meet the women who shaped Savannah and beyond—from the Girl Scouts’ founder to a famed Civil War nurse. This guided tour blends Victorian funerary culture with local stories and accessible trail-style walking.
Walk two hours through Laurel Grove Cemetery and meet the women who shaped Savannah and beyond—from the Girl Scouts’ founder to a famed Civil War nurse. This guided tour blends Victorian funerary culture with local stories and accessible trail-style walking.
You arrive just inside the cemetery gates under a blue gazebo and the city slips away—oaks drape their branches low, Spanish moss brushes your sleeve, and headstones line shaded lanes that feel almost like a street of stories. This two-hour walking tour threads between Victorian monuments and family plots where some of Savannah’s most uncompromising women were laid to rest.
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Operated by Bonaventure, Historic Savannah, Low Country & Private with Shannon Scott Tours · Savannah, Georgia
You arrive just inside the cemetery gates under a blue gazebo and the city slips away—oaks drape their branches low, Spanish moss brushes your sleeve, and headstones line shaded lanes that feel almost like a street of stories. This two-hour walking tour threads between Victorian monuments and family plots where some of Savannah’s most uncompromising women were laid to rest.
Laurel Grove holds names that shaped national and local narratives: Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts; Florence Martus, the Waving Girl; Phoebe Pember, a Civil War nurse; and Mary Haskell-Minis, patron and muse to Kahlil Gibran. The ground itself is coastal plain—sandy loam and gently undulating terrain—so the landscape emphasizes trees and funerary architecture more than dramatic geology. Guides interpret Victorian funerary customs, women's social organizations, and how these lives intersected with commerce, war, and art in 19th-century Savannah.
Expect a small-group atmosphere (max ~15), close-up looks at headstones and memorial art, and clear explanations of social context rather than a rote list of names. Nature is part of the story—birds and live oaks act like passive witnesses to generations of city life.
Practicalities: the tour meets at the blue gazebo inside Laurel Grove gates; it’s wheelchair- and stroller-accessible and rated easy for fitness. Bring water, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes; wear layers if mornings are cool. Photography is common but be respectful of markers and other visitors. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to find the meeting point and to settle in before the guide begins.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; primarily slow walking on mostly flat cemetery paths
Meet just inside the Laurel Grove Cemetery gates at the blue gazebo structure; guides will check tickets and begin the tour there.
Yes—paths used on the tour are accessible and the listing notes wheelchair accessibility, but contact the operator ahead for specific accommodations.
Infants and small children can ride in strollers; service animals are allowed but pets are generally not appropriate in a cemetery setting—confirm with the operator in advance.
Yes—photography is permitted, but please be respectful: avoid stepping on graves, do not touch fragile monuments, and keep noise low for other visitors.
Laurel Grove became the resting place for many of Savannah’s 19th-century residents; its monuments reflect Victorian attitudes toward death and public memory and include several women whose influence reached national stages.
The cemetery is cared for by local preservation groups; visitors should stay on paths and avoid contacting historic stone to reduce erosion and biological damage.
Bonaventure, Historic Savannah, Low Country & Private with Shannon Scott Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You arrive just inside the cemetery gates under a blue gazebo and the city slips away—oaks drape their branches low, Spanish moss brushes your sleeve, and headstones line shaded lanes that feel almost like a street of stories. This two-hour walking tour threads between Victorian monuments and family plots where some of Savannah’s most uncompromising women were laid to rest.
You arrive just inside the cemetery gates under a blue gazebo and the city slips away—oaks drape their branches low, Spanish moss brushes your sleeve, and headstones line shaded lanes that feel almost like a street of stories. This two-hour walking tour threads between Victorian monuments and family plots where some of Savannah’s most uncompromising women were laid to rest.
Laurel Grove holds names that shaped national and local narratives: Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts; Florence Martus, the Waving Girl; Phoebe Pember, a Civil War nurse; and Mary Haskell-Minis, patron and muse to Kahlil Gibran. The ground itself is coastal plain—sandy loam and gently undulating terrain—so the landscape emphasizes trees and funerary architecture more than dramatic geology. Guides interpret Victorian funerary customs, women's social organizations, and how these lives intersected with commerce, war, and art in 19th-century Savannah.
Expect a small-group atmosphere (max ~15), close-up looks at headstones and memorial art, and clear explanations of social context rather than a rote list of names. Nature is part of the story—birds and live oaks act like passive witnesses to generations of city life.
Practicalities: the tour meets at the blue gazebo inside Laurel Grove gates; it’s wheelchair- and stroller-accessible and rated easy for fitness. Bring water, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes; wear layers if mornings are cool. Photography is common but be respectful of markers and other visitors. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to find the meeting point and to settle in before the guide begins.