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Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home

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#28 of 233 things to do in Savannah

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

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207 E Charlton St, Savannah, GA 31401-4605

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“Unpretentious”

The house and its furnishings are very simple and humble. Mr. O'Connor was between situations when... read more

Reviewed July 13, 2018

scooterpie2017

South Boston, Virginia

“Depression era home in tact for writer of novels and short stories”

Mary Flannery O'Connor grew up in this home on the corner of Lafayette Square. It's been restored... read more

Reviewed July 6, 2018

CraftBeers

Plano, Texas

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4.5 138 reviews

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Where writer Flannery O'Connor spent her childhood, during the Great Depression on Savannah's LaFayette Square. Off-hour, group, and private tours are available by request.

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207 E Charlton St, Savannah, GA 31401-4605

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scooterpie2017

South Boston, Virginia

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Reviewed July 13, 2018

Unpretentious

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.

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CraftBeers

Plano, Texas

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Reviewed July 6, 2018

Depression era home in tact for writer of novels and short stories

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

Thank CraftBeers

followyourdreams2018

Westerville, Ohio

Reviewed June 19, 2018

Informative and Lovely

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

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Layla K

Reviewed June 13, 2018 via mobile

A Must-Visit!

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

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JeannetteMinnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

6619

Reviewed May 29, 2018

Engaging and educational

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

1 Thank JeannetteMinnesota

Thank you so much for visiting Flannery's Home and writing such a kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit with us.

C3028LImary

Aptos, California

276

Reviewed April 28, 2018

Loved it!

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

Thank C3028LImary

You are SO right about Flannery's Kiddie Koop- it's wild! Thanks so much for visiting the Flannery Home and taking the time to write us such a nice review. I hope you'll be back to visit!

sshvfx

Savannah, Georgia

Reviewed April 16, 2018

A step back in time

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

3 Thank sshvfx

Thank you so much for this awesome review! We always like to share Flannery's Home with folks who aren't necessarily familiar with her, as it's such a cool step back in time and way to learn about Flannery herself. I hope we inspired you to...More

Nan F

Stamford, Connecticut

372124

Reviewed March 30, 2018

Must-see for O'Connor fans

We were lucky to visit Savannah on O'Connor's birthday, where a peacock birthday cake was on view as a docent guided guests through Flannery's home. Unfortunately, we were denied access to upper floors without a guide and could not wait. On the first floor, however,...More

1 Thank Nan F

Thank you so much for visiting, and how wonderful that we were able to share Flannery's birthday together! It is a total bummer that our upstairs spaces can't be open during that super-heavy traffic day, but I do hope you'll come back to see us...More

GMJinTN

Elizabethton, Tennessee

12746

Reviewed March 9, 2018

Small, but delightful stop

We had a wonderful, informative tour of Flannery O'Connor's childhood home by the enthusiastic Cody. We really enjoyed it.

Thank GMJinTN

Thanks for coming to see us, y'all!

Dee5960

Baltimore, Maryland

Reviewed March 3, 2018

amazing tour

I am a fan of Flannery O'Connor's short stories and was so excited to visit her childhood home. The tour was excellent and provided so many interesting facts about the events and environment that shaped her unique personality. Our guide's enthusiasm and knowledge made for...More

1 Thank Dee5960

Wow, we are so glad to know you had this wonderful experience visiting us! 'Hidden treasure' is our goal, and you nailed it! Thank you so much for taking time to visit and write such a generous review.

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