Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

This is a National Historic Landmark and the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Not only does the landmark provide visitors with insight into the life of an influential American change maker, it also serves as a reminder to recognize the power each person has to make positive impacts in their communities. With stunning gardens and unique tours, better understand Juliette's struggles and successes as she worked towards her goal.

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Chippewa Square

Chippewa Square

0.15km from Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

Chippewa Square is one of the most known squares in all of Savannah, right in the center of everything.There’s a lot to see and do around the square, from plays to beautiful architecture.

Oglethorpe Square

Oglethorpe Square

0.23km from Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

This charming community has all the character of a small town but offers big-city amenities minutes away. Residents have access to restaurants, bars, cultural attractions and shopping centers. There is plenty to do, from cycling and walking along the Savannah River to enjoying regular events and festivals at nearby Forsyth Park. The historic building architecture provides a unique backdrop for those exploring the area - from grand old antebellum homes to interesting Victorian style buildings.

Telfair Square

Telfair Square

0.26km from Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

Telfair Square is a landmark in the area's history and culture. Located west of the Savannah River near downtown, the park was originally created in 1733 as a city square. During the Revolutionary War, it served as a gathering place for soldiers and citizens to congregate. It has also been used as a space for public activities like concerts, markets and parades. Throughout its long life, Telfair Square has been witness to some significant events.

Telfair Museums

Telfair Museums

0.26km from Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

Telfair Museums, in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, was the first public art museum in the Southern United States. Its extensive permanent collection of works dates from the eighteenth through the twenty-first century, and each year Telfair mounts temporary exhibitions showcasing a variety of artists, media, cultures, and periods. Telfair also offers educational programs.

Jepson Center for the Arts

Jepson Center for the Arts

0.29km from Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

Located in downtown Savannah, Georgia, the Jepson Center for the Arts offers an amazing experience for people of all ages. The center features galleries with inspiring and diverse artwork from both renowned and emerging artists, plus a historic home showcasing folk art and contemporary works. Additionally, there is a studio for teaching classes to adults and children, as well as interactive displays to engage visitors with the natural beauty of Chatham County.

Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

0.3km from Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

The Owens–Thomas House & Slave Quarters is a historic home in Savannah, Georgia, that is operated as a historic house museum by Telfair Museums. An impressive two-story structure on a raised basement, it was completed in 1819 for Richard Richardson, an entrepreneur, shipping merchant, and domestic slave trader, and his wife, Frances Bolton Richardson. The Owens–Thomas House was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976, as one of the nation's finest examples of English Regency architecture

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Chatham County

Chatham County

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Chatham County is the northernmost of Georgia's coastal counties on the Atlantic Ocean. It is bounded on the northeast by the Savannah River, and in the southwest bounded by the Ogeechee River.

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