The house and its furnishings are very simple and humble. Mr. O'Connor was between situations when he moved his family into the house provided by a close relative. Still, the O'Connors provided for their daughter and nurtured her talent.

Mary Flannery O'Connor grew up in this home on the corner of Lafayette Square. It's been restored to the depression era setting to give you a great look at what it would have been like at the time. Rare books are on display. The tour...More

For literary types, O'Connor's childhood home is a great destination in a city of many beautiful historic homes. The house has very limited hours, but the guide was flexible pulling visitors into ongoing talks. The information was interesting and presented well; this does not feel...More

I cannot recommend the Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home highly enough. I have wanted to visit for over a decade, finally made it happen this trip, and my very high expectations were all met and exceeded. This was a captivating tour that would have been of...More

The tour guide sharing interesting details about Flannery O'Conner's life as a child in Savannah, and beyond. The artifacts in the home are the originals which gives the house a mystical feeling. We loved the stories, and the tour was well-timed. Thank you! The house...More

Extremely engaging tour and guide. Fortunate to have many original pieces of the time. The convertible "kiddie cage, crib, playpen" was the most interesting invention we've seen in a long while

I have to admit I didn't know much about Mary Flannery O'Connor when a friend suggested we visit her childhood home on a lovely square park in Savannah. The tour guide gave such a delightful tour I felt like I had been a fly on...More