Mercer Williams House Museum Tours and Activities

For those of you that have seen "Midnight in the garden of good and evil." All the houses in Savannah are spectacular, unique and so photogenic. Many of the houses are now museums and you can explore them not only from the outside, but inside too.
For those of you that have seen "Midnight in the garden of good and evil." All the houses in Savannah are spectacular, unique and so photogenic. Many of the houses are now museums and you can explore them not only from the outside, but inside too.
Where the guy murder his lover in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." #StunningStructures
Designed by John S. Norris for General Hugh Weedon Mercer, construction of the house began in 1860. Construction was interrupted by the American Civil War, and finally completed around 1868 by the new owner, John Wilder. Before Hansford's death, as retold in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, the house had already been the scene of two deaths. In 1913, a previous owner tripped over the second floor banister, fractured his hip, and suffered a concussion, dying three days later. In 1964, a boy chasing pigeons on the roof fell over the edge and impaled himself on the iron fence below.

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JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

5 out of 5
Historic Downtown Savannah
Price was CA $1,489, price is now CA $1,099 per person
CA $1,099
per person
Mar 25 - Mar 28
found 20 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Buffalo (BUF) to Savannah (SAV)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,399 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff was exceptional!

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Olde Harbour Inn, Historic Inns of Savannah.

Olde Harbour Inn, Historic Inns of Savannah.

4 out of 5
Historic Downtown Savannah
Price was CA $2,027, price is now CA $1,376 per person
CA $1,376
per person
Mar 30 - Apr 5
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Buffalo (BUF) to Savannah (SAV)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
A friendly, beautiful hotel in a great location. Clean, comfortable, inviting and plenty of parking. Great for taking your dog.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Tours & day trips

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Savannah Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Savannah Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
9.4 out of 10 with 773 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $63 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Tybee Island Day at the Beach Experience from Savannah

Tybee Island Day at the Beach Experience from Savannah

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 96 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $150 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 268 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $126 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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2 Hours Cocktail Classes at Speakeasy Plus Bites

2 Hours Cocktail Classes at Speakeasy Plus Bites

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $89 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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1-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Guided Tour in Savannah

1-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Guided Tour in Savannah

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 845 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $52 per adult
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Monterey Square which includes a garden

Monterey Square

A towering monument and a beautiful Gothic Revival-style synagogue watch over this mid-19th century square in historic downtown Savannah.

Monterey Square
The Georgia Historical Society, founded May 24, 1839, is one of the oldest historical societies in the country. Among it founders were L.K. Tefft, the noted autograph collector; William Bacon Stevens, historian, physician and prelate, and Dr. Richard D. Arnold, who as Mayor of Savannah, formally surrendered the City to General Sherman in 1864. The Presidents of the Society have included John Macpherson Berrien, Attorney General under President Jackson and United States Senator; James M. Wayne, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States; and Henry R. Jackson, jurist, soldier, diplomat and poet. Hodgson Hall, the home of the Society, is a repository for books, newspapers and manuscripts relating to the history of Georgia. Dedicated in 1876, the building was a gift of Margaret Telfair Hodgson and Mary Telfair as a memorial to William Brown Hodgson, the distinguished scholar of Oriental languages and United States Dragoman and Consul to the Barbary States and Turkey.

Georgia Historical Society

After visiting Georgia Historical Society, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Savannah. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Georgia Historical Society
Mickve Israel Temple featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Congregation Mickve Israel

Tour the sanctuary and museum of this distinctive synagogue to learn the history of the congregation that dates back to the early 18th century.

Congregation Mickve Israel
Chatham Square in Savannah in Georgia

Chatham Square

Find out about the history of Savannah with a stop at Chatham Square. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

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Savannah College of Art and Design

Explore the campus of Savannah College of Art and Design during your stay in Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Savannah College of Art and Design
Forsyth Park showing a park as well as a small group of people

Forsyth Park

With peaceful walking paths, sporting areas and grassy lawns, this large city park in downtown Savannah is perfect for a day outside.

Forsyth Park

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