How to Take a Ghost Tour in Savannah

There are lots of spooky locales to investigate for those who choose to take a ghost tour in Savannah. This Georgia city is said to be one of the most haunted in the nation.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Barometer
• 35mmm camera

1. Equip yourself with a barometer. Barometric pressure is said to be affected by ghostly activity, so this tool may help you know if there are any spirits at the site that you're touring.
2. Carry a camera to capture the ghoulish fun. A 33mm camera is best. Use black and white film with a shutter speed of at least 400 for optimum clarity.
3. Tour the Eliza Thompson House. Built in 1847, this location has been home to sightings of Confederate soldiers. Some have also reported seeing a young girl clad in white roaming the hallways.
4. Say hello to Hank, a well-known Savannah spirit, at the Olde Harbour Inn. This inn is said to be haunted by a ghost who makes his presence known via cigar smoke and the dropping of coins, among other things.
5. Spend some quality time with Charly at the East Bay Inn. Built in 1852, this inn is reportedly home to a ghost, given the name Charly by the staff. A guest is said to have captured Charly on camera a few years ago, and the photograph is available at the front desk.
6. Head for the Owen-Thomas House. This house was built in 1819, and is said to be home to at least one spirit--the deceased Miss Margaret Thomas, who was granddaughter to Congressman George Owens.
7. Experience the Hampton-Lillibridge House. This house--one of only a few that made it through Savannah's Great Fire of 1820--was home to a man who was tried three times for murder and also hosted a hanging when a sailor committed suicide in this manner in one of its rooms. A 1963 exorcism--clearly unsuccessful--was performed in the house by an Episcopal bishop.
8. Take a guided ghost tour of haunted Savannah with A Saunter in Savannah's Hauntings Tour (see Resources below).
9. Learn more about Savannah's spooks and specters by purchasing "Savannah's Ghosts" by Al Cobb on Amazon (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Reserve your spot in A Saunter in Savannah's guided ghost tour online. The tour is inexpensively priced. Special group rates are available for students.