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A Moonlit Stroll Through Bonaventure Cemetery with Shannon Scott, Savannah’s Tour Guide Extraordinaire

October 31, 2023 Valerie Archual Comments 0 Comment

What’s better than a stroll through the beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery? A stroll through Bonaventure Cemetery after closing time, when you have it all to yourself… And although I once managed to get locked in Bonaventure at dusk after closing one evening (it’s very easy to lose track of time in this gorgeous burial ground), this time was an unforgettable experience. And in a good way. Having said all that, what’s even better than a walk through one of the most…

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The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Savannah, Georgia

February 26, 2020 Valerie Archual Comments 2 comments

At 207 East Charlton Street, just across the way from the beautiful Lafayette Square in Savannah, Georgia, sits a quaint 19th century Greek Revival townhouse that’s more than one hundred and sixty years old. Being somewhat of an aficionado of old homes, I often reflect on their history, thinking about the people that have passed through their thresholds and the lives they’ve nurtured day after day, year after year, within their brick and mortar confines. But this particular home, here…

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Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah Georgia

September 20, 2019 Valerie Archual Comments 0 Comment

The tranquil peace one experiences when taking an early morning walk through a cemetery is often hard to describe. Perhaps it’s the pleasant solitude and serenity that only a resting garden can encapsulate as it softly quiets and dissolves the busyness of life around it. If you happen to visit Savannah, Georgia, Bonaventure Cemetery is an absolute must, and far from your typical cemetery. The enigmatic and seductive charm of Savannah certainly carries over into this unmatched sanctuary. Located a…

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The Hamilton-Turner Inn, Savannah Georgia

August 9, 2019 Valerie Archual Comments 0 Comment

Majestically seated at 330 Abercorn Street and overlooking the beautiful Lafayette Square is the exquisite Hamilton-Turner House. Amid the many magnificent mansions and historical gems Savannah has to offer, The Hamilton-Turner House fashions a unique splendor all its own. With its ornamental Second Empire architecture, the four-story chateau is one-of-a-kind among the brick-paved streets and handsomely manicured squares of Savannah’s historic district. Mentioned in almost every Savannah tour, this Georgian treasure attracts many passers-by getting its daily share of oohs…

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