Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
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Georgia3 423 bidrag
aug. 2024 • Alene
Most readers of this review will intuitively know the difference between the “top-down” and “bottom-up” historical perspectives. The former, certainly popular when I was a child in the 1970’s and 1980’s, tends to emphasize the decisions and actions of powerful historical figures: kings, presidents, generals, the wealthy, etc. The latter is literally and figuratively the opposite, placing emphasis on the commonfolk: soldiers, servants, non-descript workers, the oppressed and disenfranchised, etc. Both methods of historical investigation are essential to understanding any time-period, and fortunately both are found in this superb Savannah attraction. The Owens-Thomas house is one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture and was completed in 1819; the adjacent carriage house was renovated in the 1990’s and discovered to have also served as slave quarters.
The property is only possible to visit on a formal tour, available on the hour and half-hour as of this writing. After ticket purchase, we were ushered into a small foyer which showcased a timeline of the property and a representation of enslaved persons who worked at the site. A visit to the carriage house/slave quarters (with the famed haint blue ceiling) immediately follows, with a detailed description of the historical dynamic between the house owners and enslaved persons orally presented inside. After passing through the garden a visit to the main house followed, spread out over two floors. This included the main bedrooms, formal dining room with pantry, game room, and stairway entrance on the ground floor. The tour continued upstairs with a viewing of the children’s bedrooms, Mr. Owens’ study, and a fanciful-but-functional wooden bridge connecting the front and back of the house. The visit ended in the basement, where the kitchen and scullery have been conserved and the methods of doing so described. An historical display of correspondence from the family describing the house staff (often in not the most flattering terms) finishes the experience.
In summary, this was an exceptional attraction, and I count it as one of the highlights of all my travels over the past two decades (i.e. it’s really “six stars”). First, as described above, it showcases a more modern method of historical preservation and remembrance. Rather than the “top-down” version of history that would have been presented 30-40 years ago, the tour showcased a more realistic dynamic between the owners and enslaved persons, giving the latter equal time if not equal footing. This is a welcome trend I’ve noticed over the last five years in many historical sites around the world and was very well done here. Second, our guide (Vikram) was superb. He stopped frequently for questions and clearly had a masterful knowledge of the history of the property and its inhabitants. Lastly, the main house was architecturally impressive even for a person who rarely notices these things. The use of symmetry, curved doors, and the wooden bridge on the first floor were stand-out features of a property that defines the term.
A top five must-visit in Savannah for any tourist. Highly recommended.
The property is only possible to visit on a formal tour, available on the hour and half-hour as of this writing. After ticket purchase, we were ushered into a small foyer which showcased a timeline of the property and a representation of enslaved persons who worked at the site. A visit to the carriage house/slave quarters (with the famed haint blue ceiling) immediately follows, with a detailed description of the historical dynamic between the house owners and enslaved persons orally presented inside. After passing through the garden a visit to the main house followed, spread out over two floors. This included the main bedrooms, formal dining room with pantry, game room, and stairway entrance on the ground floor. The tour continued upstairs with a viewing of the children’s bedrooms, Mr. Owens’ study, and a fanciful-but-functional wooden bridge connecting the front and back of the house. The visit ended in the basement, where the kitchen and scullery have been conserved and the methods of doing so described. An historical display of correspondence from the family describing the house staff (often in not the most flattering terms) finishes the experience.
In summary, this was an exceptional attraction, and I count it as one of the highlights of all my travels over the past two decades (i.e. it’s really “six stars”). First, as described above, it showcases a more modern method of historical preservation and remembrance. Rather than the “top-down” version of history that would have been presented 30-40 years ago, the tour showcased a more realistic dynamic between the owners and enslaved persons, giving the latter equal time if not equal footing. This is a welcome trend I’ve noticed over the last five years in many historical sites around the world and was very well done here. Second, our guide (Vikram) was superb. He stopped frequently for questions and clearly had a masterful knowledge of the history of the property and its inhabitants. Lastly, the main house was architecturally impressive even for a person who rarely notices these things. The use of symmetry, curved doors, and the wooden bridge on the first floor were stand-out features of a property that defines the term.
A top five must-visit in Savannah for any tourist. Highly recommended.
Skrevet 7. september 2024
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JoMama_25
New York City60 bidrag
jul. 2024 • Familie
Great tour for people interested in American history. The interior is very air conditioned. The history of the house is quite fascinating. The tour guide encouraged us to take pictures but we felt uncomfortable taking pictures of a place that had slaves. We were on a 10:30 tour on a Wednesday. It was our first stop after we arrived at SAV. There was just the two of us in the group so the tour guide spent a lot of time talking and answering our questions.
The admission covers 3 places but we only had time for 1. I also have an ebt card from my state which gave me a huge discount on the ticket price.
The admission covers 3 places but we only had time for 1. I also have an ebt card from my state which gave me a huge discount on the ticket price.
Skrevet 1. august 2024
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Claudia B
Montana37 bidrag
jul. 2024 • Par
Beautiful home with so much history. They do their best to talk about the history of that time as it was then and from most recent perspectives. It’s worth learning about. There was also a special historical guest at the home who was well respected and an abolitionist.
Skrevet 28. juli 2024
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Megan C
Prattville, AL29 bidrag
jul. 2024 • Familie
My husband and I toured the house about 10 years ago! We came back this past weekend with our teen and preteen. It was an audio, self guided tour this time. I appreciated that they still had guides throughout the house, if you had a question. Overall, still a great tour!
Skrevet 22. juli 2024
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thetravelorganizer
Tega Cay, SC619 bidrag
mar. 2024 • Par
The Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters is the only Telfair Museum requiring a reservation because it involves a guided tour which focuses on the conditions and legacy of urban enslavement.
Skrevet 1. juli 2024
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Rita B
The Woodlands, TX125 bidrag
jun. 2024 • Alene
An interesting tour focusing on the history and class dynamics that the families that owned the house over time would have been a part of, which slavery is heavily discussed. It is enlightening to know how life would have been and to consider how that affects our lives now.
Skrevet 28. juni 2024
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Thomas I
17 bidrag
jun. 2024 • Venner
We had an amazing guide who is a history teacher by day, so we received an thorough and professional oratory. She was able to answer all of our questions as well as give an excellent narrative. The property has been carefully restored to its original grandeur and the tour also includes its unfortunate history with slaves and slavery.
It's a must see if you're visiting Savannah.
It's a must see if you're visiting Savannah.
Skrevet 18. juni 2024
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Beth G
2 bidrag
jun. 2024 • Familie
This tour was a great balance of architecture & design of the house, the family's history & legacy, and the harsh realities of slavery. Our tour guide, Jovi, was very knowledgeable and incredibly compassionate as he took us through the history of the home, the family member's impact on slavery and the civil war, and explained what life was like there for family members and slaves. We had expected an educational experience but were overwhelmed to realize we were participating in an emotional one as well. I highly recommend this tour, and our guide Jovi especially.
Skrevet 16. juni 2024
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Marcus D
Atlanta634 bidrag
mar. 2024 • Venner
Designed by British Architect William Jay and constructed with both enslaved and freed people about 1819. The original family owner Richard Richardson fell upon hard times including another killing yellow fever epidemic and city fires (not his home, though). The bank now owned the house and leased it to Mary Maxwell who used it as a boarding home. For the 50th anniversary of the American Revolution, an aging 68 year old Marquis de Lafayette stayed here during his 1825 tour of the country. There is on-going debate as to whether or not he actually spoke spontaneously to the citizens from the iron balcony of the house....I prefer to think that he did, as he was one of the very few Revolutionary heroes still alive. A few years later, George Owens purchased the property in 1830, he was a lawyer and enslaver. For the next 121 years, the Owens family maintained the home until it was deeded to the Telfair Academy of Arts and Science in 1951. This house was home not only white families, but enslaved families as well. The museum has re-created the original enslaved quarters---send time there. Visit only by guided tours.
Skrevet 10. juni 2024
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Christina R
14 bidrag
mai 2024 • Familie
When visiting Savannah, this is your number one stop to make. In truth, this was my second tour of this house, one year apart, and each tour guide brings their own personality to the tour. The tour guide this year, Jovi, was out of this world good. Passionate and engaging and personable, Jovi told us about the house, its inhabitants (enslaved or not) and answered all questions with obvious excitement. He even shared new developments and changes coming to the house soon! I’m sure other tour guides of this house are amazing, but Jovi must be one of their best.
The emphasis toward the enslaved people is crucial in preserving their humanity throughout history. The Telfair Museums’ commitment to racial equity was clear when we began the tour in the former carriage house: viewing the names of enslaved individuals but also the blank pieces of wood to symbolize those whose names were lost to history. The rest of the tour focused on both enslavers and enslaved; though slavery doesn’t dominate the tour, there is no escaping enslaved labor was part of daily life for the Owens and Thomas families. There are lots of museums/homes that have preserved the portion of homes for the white inhabitants; while the Owens-Thomas house has done this exceedingly well, the house and tour is unique because of their dedication and respect towards enslaved people and their inclusion. You can even read primary historical documents for yourself in the basement!
The emphasis toward the enslaved people is crucial in preserving their humanity throughout history. The Telfair Museums’ commitment to racial equity was clear when we began the tour in the former carriage house: viewing the names of enslaved individuals but also the blank pieces of wood to symbolize those whose names were lost to history. The rest of the tour focused on both enslavers and enslaved; though slavery doesn’t dominate the tour, there is no escaping enslaved labor was part of daily life for the Owens and Thomas families. There are lots of museums/homes that have preserved the portion of homes for the white inhabitants; while the Owens-Thomas house has done this exceedingly well, the house and tour is unique because of their dedication and respect towards enslaved people and their inclusion. You can even read primary historical documents for yourself in the basement!
Skrevet 29. mai 2024
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If tickets are valid for one week from purchase date, does that allow you to visit each museum on different days of that week? Can you visit a museum more then once in the same day?
Skrevet 14. mai 2019
Yes. Be sure to go very early to the Owens-Thomas House. They only can take so many people on each tour. They can fill up quickly. The docent told us to show up early and we were very glad we did.
Skrevet 22. mai 2019
Can you buy tickets on the spot at the Owens-Thomas house or is it sensible to buy them online?
Skrevet 3. mars 2019
Yes, you can purchase tickets at the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, as well as at the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy. Depending on the time of year you are coming, we recommend starting your day at the house as the tours can sell out in the later afternoons in March-May high season.
Skrevet 4. mars 2019
We will be in Savannah next October 19-21. Can we purchase tour tickets on-site, or, is their a location to purchase tickets other than online for Seniors? Thank you.
Skrevet 13. oktober 2018
Does the admission include a tour guide or docent? Thanks so much for all the help!!
Skrevet 18. desember 2016
That's the only way you can tour the house is with the tour guide and is part of the admission price. It seem the tours run about every 15-20 min.
Skrevet 18. desember 2016
How can you buy 1 house tour? It says you have to buy tickets at their website, but buying one house not an option. We are a family of 5, --$100 is a bit steep for us.Thanks in advance!
Skrevet 17. desember 2016
Telfair M
Savannah, Georgia
Hello! Telfair Museums admission includes all three sites, including the Owens-Thomas House. While there is no option to purchase admission for just a single site, please note that kids 12 and under get in free, and students ages 13-30 get $5 off with a student ID. Please let us know if we can help with anything else. Thanks!
Skrevet 19. desember 2016
I see that you can only buy a ticket that includes all 3 places. I am only in Savannah for the weekend. How long does it take to do all 3? My flight on sunday leaves at 5:51. If I dedicated my Sunday to this, starting when they open at 12, would I be able to make my flight without rushing? (It says our hotel is 22 minutes from the airport)
Skrevet 20. mai 2016
We went to all 3. The Owens-Thomas House was our favorite. We spent the most time there. The Owens-Thomas House has guided tours at set times. The other 2 are self-guided. The Telfair Academy has 19th and 20th century art. There are also silver and china pieces. There is a lot of reading about the items. We didn't go through the whole Jepson Center. What we did see was modern art. The only reason we went was to see the "Bird Girl" statue.
All 3 places are within walking distance of each other. You could probably see all 3 in on day, if you don't spend much time at the other 2.
Skrevet 21. mai 2016
The Owens-Thomas House itself is not wheelchair accessible due to the historic nature of the site, but the Museum Store, Slave Quarters/Orientation Gallery, public restrooms, and garden are wheelchair accessible.
Skrevet 4. mai 2015
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