Cast of Old Savannah Tours

Happy Veterans Day from our Rosies!

Girl Scout Bridging morning!

Mary Telfair has joined the Living Legends here at Old Savannah Tours!

Ms. Telfair was one of the most prominent citizens of Savannah when she lived here and her lasting impact on the city and its art community is still felt to this day. Known for being serious about the arts (and everything else) she turned her family’s Savannah home into the first public art museum in the South. If you take one of our nightly trolley ghost tours, you’ll have exclusive night time access to the Telfair Academy and you might just catch her haunting around. Welcome Mary Telfair!

When the costumer is out of town, and you need to tie a bow 😂

Come see Old Savannah Tours in the lighted Christmas parade tonight!

Come see our carolers at the Forsyth Park Farmers Market!

General James Edward Oglethorpe has joined us here at Old Savannah Tours as a Living Legend.

General Oglethorpe was the founder and First Governor of Savannah. On June 9, 1732, the crown granted a charter to the Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia. Oglethorpe himself led the first group of 114 colonists on the frigate Anne, landing at the site of today’s Savannah on February 1, 1733. You can see a statue dedicated to him in Chippewa Square and catch him here on our historic daytime trolley tours. Welcome General Oglethorpe!

The Waving Girl has joined our Living Legends here at Old Savannah Tours!

Florence Margaret Martus also known as "the Waving Girl", took it upon herself to be the unofficial greeter of all ships that entered and left the Port of Savannah, Georgia, between 1887 and 1931. From her rustic home on Elba Island, a tiny piece of land in the Savannah River near the Atlantic Ocean, Martus would wave a handkerchief by day and a lantern by night. According to legend, not a ship was missed in her forty-four years on watch. A statue of Martus by the sculptor Felix de Weldon has been erected in Morrell Park on the historic riverfront of Savannah. You can catch her waving at Trolleys and giving us a little piece of her history on our daytime tours. Welcome Florence!

Mrs. Sema Wilkes has joined the ranks of Living Legends here at Old Savannah Tours!

Founder of Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House and the famed Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room she is truly a Savannah legend. Food critics have come from all over the world to partake in her fine Southern cooking and some have said she makes the best Fried Chicken in the country. Folks lineup around the block to eat in her family style dining room, now run by her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, they’ve served celebrities and even a President! Catch her serving up a slice of Savannah on our daytime Trolley Tours. Welcome Mrs. Wilkes!

John Wesley has joined the cast of Living Legends here at Old Savannah Tours.

Tho he was only in Savannah for a short time, he made such a huge impact on the people of Savannah for generations to come that they built a statue to commemorate his visit. You can find his memorial sculpture in Reynold’s square, right near where he made his home, and you can find him here on our daytime trolley tours bringing the good news to all our guests. Welcome John Wesley!

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Jackie Robinson has joined us here at Old Savannah Tours as a Living Legend!

Did you know Jackie was born here in the Peach State? Or that he played right here in Savannah, GA at the Historic Grayson Stadium?! We’re so excited to have him featured on our daytime tours. Catch Jackie and many other Historic Savannah figures brought to life everyday here at Old Savannah Tours.

Ethan Britt

Ethan is originally from Montgomery, AL, and he currently lives in Savannah. Ethan and his family moved to Savannah when he was in 7th grade, and he has been with Old Savannah Tours for a year and a half! In addition to working with OST, Ethan is pursuing video production, and he has experience as a pastry chef.

His favorite place in Savannah is Ben and Jerry’s and his favorite movie that has filmed here is Ant-Man and the Wasp.

If you could be anyone in Savannah’s history, who would it be? Why? “William Washington Gordon. He was sharp as a tack and known for his devotion to his wife and family.”

Isaiah Stephen Scott

Johnny is originally from Columbia, SC, and he currently lives in Savannah. Johnny arrived in Savannah as a SCAD student and he decided to stick around for a while – he’s been with Old Savannah Tours for 3 years! In addition to working with OST, Johnny is an aspiring actor, director, and writer. He is also working on getting into voice over work. You can follow his voice over journey on TikTok - .

His favorite place in Savannah is any of the squares, and his favorite movie that has filmed here is Halloween Ends.

If you could be anyone in Savannah’s history, who would it be? Why? “Wow, that’s a toughie. I think I’d be W.W. Law. His and many others’ contributions to the Civil Rights Movement paved the way for people like me to do more and be more-of course, we still got a long way to go though. Also, who wouldn’t want the opportunity to march side by side with Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks.”

Alexander Joseph Goldstein

Alex is originally from Jackson, MS, and he currently lives in Savannah. Alex arrived in Savannah as a SCAD student and he decided to stay – he’s been with Old Savannah Tours for 4 years! In addition to working with OST, Alex is a full-time actor. His most recent projects are Devotion with Jonathan Majors and Glenn Powell, and The Menu with Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy. Alex has also traveled extensively, and he also had the opportunity to perform in Carnegie Hall while in High School with his choir. They performed Dan Forrest’s debut of Requiem for the Living!

His favorite place in Savannah is Books on Bay, and his favorite movie that has filmed here is Lady and the Tramp.

If you could be anyone in Savannah’s history, who would it be? Why? “I would love to be William Jay! One of the main architects from the early 19th century. He worked on 24 buildings in the span of 4 years, and he was only 23 at the time. I love the architecture in Savannah and to be able to work on the buildings he constructed would be a dream!”

Gloria Glynn

Gloria, GG, is originally from Sarasota, FL, and she currently lives in Savannah. Gloria moved to Savannah due to a job transfer, and she has been with Old Savannah Tours for a little over a week! In addition to working with OST, Gloria is a Colonial and Civil War Re-enactor. Gloria also speaks 5 languages, and has traveled extensively.

Her favorite place in Savannah is the 1790 Inn, and her favorite movie that has filmed here is Forrest Gump.

If you could be anyone in Savannah’s history, who would it be? Why? “A rich socialite because I get to live in a historical home.”

Tawna Alleman

Tawna is originally from Lancaster, PA, and currently lives near Savannah. She has been with Old Savannah Tours for 1 month! Tawna is the mother of 4 boys and 1 angel.

Her favorite place in Savannah is Bonaventure Cemetery, and her favorite movie that has filmed here is Forrest Gump.

If you could be anyone in Savannah’s history, who would it be? Why? “Juliet Gordon Low, because she did so much for the growth and knowledge of girls in America.”

Jerrod Smith

Jerrod is originally from Beaufort, SC, and currently lives in Savannah. He came to Savannah to create and write a comic book with his brother, the artist, Willie J. Smith. The comic is called BlackGuard. Jerrod has been with Old Savannah Tours for 3 years! In addition to working with OST, Jerrod is a standup comedian, and is the head writer for the 21 Nuke Salute production group. He is also working on several TV show pitches and pilot scripts.

His favorite place in Savannah is The Rail Pub, and his favorite movie that has filmed here is Forrest Gump.

If you could be anyone in Savannah’s history, who would it be? Why? “That horse that took off running down Congress street with a carriage full of terrified passengers back in 2014. Seemed like fun.”