I visited the Mercer Williams House on Sunday, April 26, 2009. I was surprised how many tourists were there since the movie was made over ten years ago and the book was published earlier. The house must have been beautiful when Jim Williams lived there. However, now it looks 'shopworn' and dusty. The staff working in the giftshop and the... more

My husband and I have not been to Savannah in over 2 years, but when we went it was once a month. We finally took the "tour" of the museum. I am unsure of what some people are really speaking about. Please, you must remember that the city itself is unique, as well as the people. If you go expecting... more

Our tour began with waiting in the “gift shop” or as I would call yet another junk store. Over priced knick knacks, to pass the time before entering through the double doors to the garden. The gardens must have been beautiful at one time, and one can only imagine the grandeur during springtime of the past. We then learned more... more

After reading the novel twice and viewing the movie numerous times, I finally got an opportunity to visit the famous Mercer House where the "incident" occurred. My experience was pretty interesting. I was disappointed that we couldn't take pictures, but the images are engraved in my mind, especially the fabulous art work and artifacts displayed all over the main level... more

After reading numerous reviews, we were concerned about visiting Mercer House, but found it a lovely experience. We had a wonderful informative guide, with a great sense of humour. She spoke about "the book" and the murder...but really the tour introduced us to how Jim lived, his wonderful collections and this beautiful home. We were only able to see the... more

My daughter and I visited the Mercer House for the first time in 2006. Of course we wanted to know about the shooting but the employees were quite rude when my daughter asked about it. The main reason we were there was because of the movie. The house was beautiful but it didn't stand out any more than the rest... more

we paid $8 per person to tour the mercer house, because we are students, and having paid $4.50 less than the average tourist, we still feel ripped off. let me start by saying that the middle aged red head woman who led the tour this afternoon (dec. 20, 2008 around 3:30pm) is hands down the rudest person we have encountered... more

We enjoyed every other attraction in Savannah(even those which were free) better than this house. We felt like semi-penned-in cattle trapped in the museumstore after we purchased our tickets in that minimal seating was supplied during our wait for the next tour and we were not even allowed access to the garden while we waited for our tour to begin.... more

then go. if you didn't select another fine example of Savannah's beautiful homes and tour that. I loved the book/ film and am pleased we went on the tour. But there are others historic homes open (for a much less change) that have more original furniture and paintings. I did feel that the family are taking advantage of the public... more