Sorrel-Weed House Paranormal Tour

Savannah, Georgia: As the sun sets over the historic city of Savannah, the nightlife kicks into high gear and ghost tours are one of the most popular evening attractions in the city. Savannah is considered one of the most haunted cities in the country and the Sorrel-Weed House is one of the city’s most haunted.

Built in 1840 for Francis Sorrel, the home has a rich history. It was here that Francis through some of the biggest parties in the city. He entertained the most prominent socialites of the city including General Sherman and General Lee. It even had its place in Hollywood history as the opening scene of Forrest Gump was filmed from the roof of the house.

But it is the darker history that draws people to the home. Shortly after moving into the house, Francis married 17 year old Lucinda Moxely. But Lucinda died in the home five years later. Francis would later marry her little sister Matilda. But later she caught Francis having an affair with a slave named Molly and Matilda would commit suicide by throwing herself from the balcony into the courtyard below. Shortly after Matilda’s suicide, Molly was found hanging by a noose in the carriage house.

Today the staff at the Sorrel-Weed House provide paranormal ghost tours of the home. You are taken on a guided tour of the main house and the carriage house, hearing stories of those who lost their lives on the property and see evidence recorded here. Then, the tour takes to the streets of Savannah where you will here some of the haunted history that surround the streets near the house.

The Sorrel-Weed House was investigated by the Syfy’s Ghost Hunters TV show who found plenty of evidence including one of their longest EVP recordings. It was also featured on the Travel Channel’s “Most Terrfying Places in America” show.

Paranormal tours are given nightly and start at $20.

Click on the photo above to view my Sorrel-Weed House Paranormal Tour photo gallery.

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