Savannah’s Eerie Haunted History
You can learn a lot about a cities’ modern times by looking back at its history. Savannah Georgia is no different. Well, it might be different than most cities. See, Savannah has seen more than her share of tragedy and heartbreak. Could this be why Savannah is widely known as one of the most haunted cities in the world? People come from all over the globe for a chance to glimpse Savannah’s haunted history on our ghost tours. And there is a lot of haunted history…
The Foley House Inn
On the ghost tours we offer, one of our guests’ favorite places to visit is the Foley House Inn. Now, I can’t go giving the tour away right off of the bat, but suffice to say the history that is associated with this house may explain the ghosts and hauntings. For many years the guests who have stayed at the Foley House Inn, as well as the staff, have reported all sorts of ghostly phenomena. Shadow people, full bodied apparitions, disembodied sounds and more have been experienced inside this haunted Inn.
I was on the Midnight Voodoo Tour one night a few months back with Chris. I was simply listening to the story enjoying the scenery that beautiful Chippewa Square provides. All of a sudden, one of the guests on the tour shouted, ‘Oh my God!’. Chris immediately asked her what was wrong. She said that she just watched a man appear on the stairs leading into the Foley House Inn and simply walked through the closed door that leads into the entrance. She seemed particularly startled.
As someone who spends a lot of time in haunted spaces, I can tell you that seeing a ghost, an apparition, whatever you want to call it, will certainly startle you. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been doing this 1 day or 10 years, it is shocking every time it happens. This woman, previously a skeptic, found herself questioning her beliefs about ghosts. Now, while this is certainly an interesting occurrence, it must be stated that seeing a ghost while on a tour is pretty rare. It certainly is possible but most people who take a ghost tour do it for the entertainment factor, to learn more about Savannah’s haunted history while visiting the most haunted places. The chance of you seeing a real ghost on a tour is pretty slim, but it does happen.
Learn more about Savannah’s Haunted History
If you’re interested in learning more about the ghosts and the hauntings of Savannah, a ghost tour is an excellent option. You’ll be entertained while learning about many of the events in Savannah’s history that led to our Port City being proclaimed one of the most haunted in the world.
We offer ghost tours here in Savannah 7 nights per week at 8pm and 10pm. Visit our Savannah Ghost Tours page to learn more about how you can join the lucky few who get a chance to tour Savannah with Haunted Savannah Tours.
Chris Allen is the founder of Destination Ghost Tours, a historian and storyteller with a lifelong fascination for the darker corners of history. He spends his time uncovering the true stories behind haunted legends, guiding guests through historic cities, and chasing down details that refuse to stay buried. When he is not working, he can usually be found with his partner Arissa, their dog Bear, and their two cats, Trouble and Covu, photographing old places, digging through archives, or disappearing into historical rabbit holes. He believes the best history is honest, atmospheric, and just unsettling enough to linger.