Join us for a leisurely stroll through Savannah's Historic District as we go by locations featured in the book. Here the real stories and see the real photos of these characters from the book that helped put Savannah's tourism on the map. In addition to the locations listed, we also stop by the home where John Berendt lived when he first arrived in Savannah, along with Joe Odom's House, the home of Helen Drexel (Serena Dawes in the book and the film), as well as a few other locations.
- Be accompanied by a rock and roll guide the entire way
- Learn all about the legends who made Woodstock great
- Get an insider’s view of the Bearsville Center complex
- Note that you provide your own transport from Bearsville to Woodstock
What To Expect
Armstrong House
We stop outside here to discuss Jim Williams, Sony Seiler, as well as Wiliam Simon Glover and Patrick, the dog. Sonny was Jim’s lawyer during the second, third, and fourth trials.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Clary’s Cafe
We stop outside here to discuss the story of Luther Driggers (Maurice Elmore Fetzer, Jr.) and how he relates to the book. He would eat breakfast here every morning.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercer Williams House Museum
We stop outside here to discuss Jim Williams and his contributions to Savannah. We discuss the events that led up to the murder of Danny Hansford. We do not enter the Mercer House, however they do have their own tour inside the home.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Hamilton-Turner House
We stop outside here to discuss Nancy Hillis (known as Mandy Nichols in the book and Mandy Dawes in the film). We talk about Joe Odom and his many fly by night business schemes.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Forsyth Park
We stop by the front entrance here to discuss William Simon Glover, Minerva, and Patrick the dog.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Travel time is included on the total tour duration
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Include
This is a walking tour about the book, featuring real photos and stories of the characters.
Exclude
Max group – 15
