Owens-Thomas House
Museum · Savannah

Owens-Thomas House

Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Built in 1819, the house shows the daily life of its original owners and the enslaved people who lived there. The site includes the main residence, slave quarters, and a formal garden. Look for the period furnishings and the exposed original wall paintings.

On day 5 of Charleston and Savannah in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Admission required; check the website for current prices
Time needed
About 1 hour
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Downtown Savannah; walkable from the riverfront or reachable by local trolley

Itineraries with Owens-Thomas House

Day 5 of Charleston and Savannah in 7 Days

Savannah's historic district

How Owens-Thomas House fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Owens-Thomas House & Slave QuartersSavannah
  2. 11:30Chippewa SquareSavannah
  3. 13:00Mercer-Williams HouseSavannah
  4. 16:00Cathedral of St. John the BaptistSavannah
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Owens-Thomas House questions

What is the Owens-Thomas House?

It is a preserved early 19th-century home operated as a museum focused on Savannah architecture and social history.

How long does a visit to the Owens-Thomas House take?

Most visitors spend about one hour touring the house and quarters.

Is the Owens-Thomas House open every day?

Hours change by season. Confirm the current schedule on the official website before going.

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