Savannah's Historic Homes

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This popular 2009 film from veteran local filmmaker Michael Jordan takes viewers inside virtually every Savannah, GA historic house open to the public, from house museums to restaurants and even bed & breakfast inns. Included in the film are: Isaiah Davenport House, Owens-Thomas House, Andrew Low House, Green-Meldrim House, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Harper Fowlkes House, Sorrel-Weed House, Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home, Scarborough House/Ships of the Sea Museum, Historic Rooms at Telfair Academy, Olde Pink House, 700 Drayton/Mansion on Forsyth Park, Elizabeth on 37th, Kehoe House, Hamilton-Turner Inn, Tybee Island Light Station Head Keeper's Cottage.
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@brucesavage9929 3 жыл бұрын

Savannah is so beautiful........a gem among America’s older, more historic cities.

@kaitypowell Жыл бұрын

Savannah SAVANNAH savannah

@TDBurrow 2 ай бұрын

@@kaitypowellSavannah SAVANNAH SAVANNAH SAVANNAH

@melancholymonkey1880 Жыл бұрын

Savannah is truly one of America's gems.

@ericmoore571 11 ай бұрын

I lived in the historic district of Savannah for fifteen years. I loved it! Ive been in almost all of these houses except the Sorrel-Weed house. It was being renovated for the longest time. If you stay at the Kehoe house and awake to a motherly figure tucking you in dont panic, its just old Mrs Kehoe. I worked across the street and one evening a young lady in a nightgown came in because she was there on her honeymoon and it happened to her. She fled the house and made her husband gather all their things while she waited, in a fine dining restaurant, in her nightgown, for him to finish! There are many ghosts there. Mrs Kehoe is friendly.

@TDBurrow 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like Mrs. Kehoe tryna get freaky!! Hey, I ain’t mad at her!

@gretchenkiley6615 10 күн бұрын

My friends (the Cohens) lived in the Sorrel-Weed house and beautifully restored much of it. The next owner, who painted it "pumpkin" color & was digging a basement (!!) hopefully didn't destroy it. It was a beautiful home.

@bethbartlett5692 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing replaces Historic Homes that have their Original Furnishings and Decor. The most exquisite I've ever seen is in Georgia, built by a man named Johnston (I really like this man's story and his Higher Mind), but carries the name, "Hay House" its 2nd and last owner, (it went to Mr Johnston's youngest daughter and her husband for a number of years before being sold). It is breathtaking in its craftsmanship and original state + conservation with restoration as needed. Theres a video of it by the Group that manages the Home and Property.

@BradVaughn 3 жыл бұрын

I had a chance to visit Savannah a couple of years ago and got to tour some of these homes and Tybee Island lighthouse. All of these are worth seeing in this historic city. They transport you to an era of grace and beauty. I hope to visit again.

@jacksalcedo2699 4 жыл бұрын

Wish homes could be made like this today... Excellent documentary!

@joannmowery5124 3 жыл бұрын

Jim Williams restored the Davenport house. He chronicled his restoration of it in his book "Jim Williams and his southern home". Shame on you for leaving him out. Although may people only associate him with Mercer House, he owned and restored several Savannah mansions. He had an amazing eye for detail.

@scottiegreene3588 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Really?

@juceelucee2841 2 жыл бұрын

Truth

@suzieflowers5696 2 жыл бұрын

My husband was born in Savannah his dad grew up not to far from Savannah we love to go and see this beautiful city and have been to all the historic homes many times and stayed in many of the B&B it’s a wonderful city

@myhappynest6125 3 жыл бұрын

That was a fantastic video. Thank you so much for showing so many beautiful mansions. I really enjoyed listening to the ladies tell of the history of each home. That architectural details and furnishings were stunning. Just wonderful 😊

@judyingram4846 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful old House's. Love all this History.❤️❤️

@jk1776yt 3 жыл бұрын

I can speak for everyone by saying thankfully you retired basketball and are now making interesting films like this. thanks!

@joyceday7091 3 жыл бұрын

I lived in Savannah for 12 years I loved it .Savannah is a pretty city .I go sometimes to just look around!

@patty4709 3 жыл бұрын

Have visited many times and love the beauty and history of these beautiful old mansions

@CM-sy3bx 3 жыл бұрын

I've been there with my husband twice and i'm still in love with the place❤️credit to mr.michael jordan,god bless🙏🏻❤️

@janeburton2557 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I’ve had a fondness for the South esp Georgia since i was a teen and read books by Frank Yerby & Frank G. Slaughter. Also worked in tobacco with folks from Georgia & the Carolinas & Virginia who came north to Ontario Canada after their tobacco crops were finished. Fascinating history and such beautiful homes and areas. Thank you for posting. 🌺🌺

@jamesmunro8783 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, full of fun facts, plus beautiful homes. Great stuff

@LisaRobinson0725 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I must visit Savannah, GA. 🤗

@shergc 3 жыл бұрын

We really enjoyed this video. It is interesting that no one in any video mentions that The Mansion was a funeral home. My husband and much of his family are from Savannah. Many family member funerals were at (what was) Fox and Weeks funeral home, now The Mansion. I do wonder if anyone would avoid staying there because of that? We would stay there if it weren't so expensive.

@_John_Tyree_ Жыл бұрын

For reference. $90,000 in 1850 is equivalent to about $3,438,600 in 2022 dollars.

@samcolt1079 2 жыл бұрын

IF YOU EVER GET THE CHANCE TO GO HERE GO . YOU WILL LOVE IT. SAVANNAN IS BEAUTIFUL

@lloyd081877 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Michael! This is beautiful. :)

@MeadeSkeltonMusic Жыл бұрын

Reminds me somewhat of Richmond

@williamkunkel8293 3 жыл бұрын

Betty here.....I thoroughly enjoyed this video! We hope to visit Savannah this year or next (depending on Covid 19) and now I can plan which mansions to visit. I definitely want to check out the Tybee Island Lighthouse complex, as well. Thank you so much for this lovely video tour! Blessings!

@loriebradshaw2276 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Georgia. My husband and I visit about once a year. A beautiful historic city.

@evelynbyrd4961 3 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoyed watching this presentation. Thank you so much....e

@lindadamisi9302 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@deborahwade2641 2 жыл бұрын

I've vacationed in Savanah twice. Gorgeous and what history! Loved it.

@user-lo2vr7fe1m Жыл бұрын

Бесподобно и очень интересно. Саванна прекрасна. Спасибо.

@afterlifeencounters34 3 жыл бұрын

spend my honeymoon at the Foley House Inn. It was absolutely a dream come true

@morriswilburn9858 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear someone speaking without a regional accent.

@marvinjohnson424 Жыл бұрын

I think what he meant to say was if you can afford it you can stay in one of the homes😁

@Tam5115 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the Mercer house?

@margotshafer1356 Жыл бұрын

I love the beautiful old houses ln america

@crystalsmith7002 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.houses

@brave9801 2 жыл бұрын

I will see this city someday!

@margotshafer1356 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful hauses

@tramainecbaynes1364 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@elaineburch5397 3 жыл бұрын

So much of this is beautiful but the part about the whistle is pure snobbery

@dianemayer177 Жыл бұрын

Savanna is now high on my bucket list.

@marymunro1142 Жыл бұрын

When you quote prices bought and sold or building prices are you talking about 2022 dollars or 1800 dollars?

@gretchenkiley6615 10 күн бұрын

Prices when the homes were historically built and dates mentioned as sold.

@scruffy281 2 жыл бұрын

Those wallpapers are questionable 😂......but great video!

@kathybates1017 3 жыл бұрын

Savannah always been my favorite. Last fall stopped by on our way to Amelia Island. The town was dirty and the smell horrible. More homeless people in the parks which concerned me. So sad and disappointing.

@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 2 жыл бұрын

I never experienced this discomfort, so I'm very sorry that you did. Homelessness does continue to create problems everywhere.

@desireedecerio7790 3 жыл бұрын

Ever since I read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil I am dreaming of being able to live there someday....I say live because I really don't see any way I could leave once there...

@allentate3760 3 жыл бұрын

I lived there twice, work took me there and work took me away.

@anthonypropst1818 2 жыл бұрын

Ms. Credle offers up a wise perspective in my opinion i.e. the hardship of the times vs. today. No doubt it was much more difficult during the founding of Savannah vs. today. I have been guilty of romanticizing the past because I appreciate the dress, social mores of the period vs. the hectic, politicized world of today. But I also appreciate modern medicine. The lack of makes me emphasize with out forgathers/mothers. Without modern medicine, as the deaths stack up of our children and other family members, you would not be someone smiling in an old photograph.

@evertstuiver2805 2 жыл бұрын

its only one street

@JeanetteFaith 3 жыл бұрын

I have been to the Davenport House. We didn't like the wallpaper or decor either. The homes in Charleston, SC are so much nicer. The city is just nicer and cleaner in general.

@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 2 жыл бұрын

Regret that I must disagree completely, , having family going back over 2 centuries in both cities. Charleston is a lovely and charming port city, but lacks the depth and color of Savannah , not to mention the mathematical layout of the amazing garden sculpture Squares. Combined with the longest palm tree avenue causeway over to Tybee Island, the entire area is unique. I grew up near the Juliette Gordon Lowe house and have always considered her one of History's great women I do not recall that cleanliness was ever an issue in either city.

@johnlynch887 3 жыл бұрын

What about Dr. Brigadier General Richard Schley's Home?

@braddavis4276 3 жыл бұрын

My Family Tree Is From SAVANNAH , We date back to the Early 18th Century ! Mr Great Grand Father Was In The Cilver War !!!!

@craigoralsomerford998 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Willy Wonka tours of 2023

@shirleysmith3540 3 жыл бұрын

They are not really telling you how some of these homes came about. Instead of taking the homes away from people who couldn't afford to repair and keep them, they purchased them. All these homes weren't just owned by the rich. The slaves who built them lost their own too. My great-great grandmother home was stolen from her. She use to give slaves a safe haven to live. 😥😥

@morleykaminski3701 4 жыл бұрын

@greasyhitchball 3 жыл бұрын

Went there one month ago for the first time. Thought I would like it. Honestly, the whole area was completely ghetto. Very scary. Don't believe me, Google safety issues in Savannah.

@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 2 жыл бұрын

I find that unbelievable. It is completely impossible!

@annohalloran6020 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou to all slaves who built it all…

@tomwalkingstick5395 Жыл бұрын

They did great work 👏 😂😂😂😂

@r.c.miller6161 3 жыл бұрын

Such ostentatious wealth. Brought to you courtesy of free slave labor.

@HattieMcDanielonaMoon 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@gregh2367 3 жыл бұрын

It's such a weird vibe because the city truly is so beautiful, but damn that whole area depended on slave labor. Also, those confederate statues in Forsyth should be put in a museum now. They should have a real museum in Savannah about the Civil War alone, not the small one they have in town.

@JellyBean0776 3 жыл бұрын

But that's not the ONLY effort that went into it. Plus, some isn't pointless opulence but that days requirements. Example, we see the fireplaces in every room and "fancy" windows and cut outs as opulence but they didn't have central heat and air. Size of the house, opulence... but we don't house several people and have regular live in visitors like they did in those times. All the kids, well not as many survived. What was, was. Now we see it and recognize all of it, why, and the sacrifices of many to build these cities, and just be with that energy instead of creating blame and problems.

@ednakelley814 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your virtue signaling.

@evertstuiver2805 2 жыл бұрын

Savanna only one street is nice and old dissapointment come to Maastricht/ Amsterdam Holland

@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 2 жыл бұрын

Now, those canals really are terrible smelling!