Genteel & Bard’s NEW Savannah Women’s History Tour is a historical walking tour that dives deep into the lives of Savannah’s most notable women. You’ll experience our highly-curated, classic storytelling performance at its finest while hearing tales of bravery, ingenuity, charm, and diverse experience. From a Muskogee Creek business woman, to a daring Black nun who risked it all, to the eccentric founder of the Girl Scouts, and many, many more – You’ll also hear accounts of modern Savannah women making an impact, and even swing by some of their businesses along our route! At Genteel & Bard we are proud to boast the most talented, well-read, and passionate historian hosts. Ms. Ashley Steele, the curator of Genteel & Bard Women’s History Tour, is also your host! Ashley has a long resume, as in years, of storytelling performance as well as months of tour training specific to our Genteel & Bard brand.
- Private tour exclusively for your group
- Experience one of the country’s most-visited national parks
- See wildlife and fantastic mountain views
- Snacks and bottled water included
What To Expect
Wright Square
Discuss Savannah’s Women’s History from indigenous Mary Musgrove, the woman to helped pave the way for Georgia’s establishment and Julliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chippewa Square
Discuss Savannah’s Women’s History, including today’s leading women entrepreneurs from beauty, chocolate, to hand-made bags.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Madison Square
Discuss Savannah’s Women’s History, including Paula Wallace, the founder of the Savannah College of Art & Design, and Eliza Anne Jewett, important historical figure in savannah business.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lafayette Square
Discuss Savannah’s Women’s History, including African American nun Mother Matilda Beasley and author Flannery O’Conner.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monterey Square
After a beautiful stroll down Jones Street, you’ll visit Monterey Square to learn and discuss the women who influenced Savannah’s restoration and preservation, including Anna Hunter.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Forsyth Park
Discuss Savannah’s Women’s History, including those who shaped Savannah’s culture in and around beautiful Forsyth Park, which is a perfect place to end and then enjoy lunch at Collins Quarter Forsyth Park, which is owned by local Rebecca Debreceny.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Include
Guests receive complimentary & new earbuds and borrowed audio receivers that work up to 100 feet to easily hear their host.
Exclude
Max group – 4
