Today we drove over to the Wormsloe Historic Site, which is
the oldest standing structure in Savannah, Ga. Built in 1737, it predates most
settlers in this country, and has quite a history. About 80 acres of this site
are still owned by descendants of the original family.
Walking around this property, it was easy to imagine life
back in those days, and how quiet and peaceful it was before the world became
so busy and motorized. The grounds were beautiful, and the iconic tree-lined
avenue is every bit as beautiful as the photos show. As we walked the grounds
on another day of 99 degree heat, with a heat index of 110, we marveled at how
people survived such conditions before modern conveniences.
After dinner at a local restaurant in downtown
Savannah, we went on a carriage ride / ghost tour. The guide was quite
informative about the local history and folklore surrounding the beautiful old
homes of Savannah, and the design and layout of the town and squares themselves
had been completed by Noble Jones, who was the first family and survivors that
started the Wormsloe plantation. What a gorgeous city!
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