Bonaventure Cemetery is a very special place, and it takes someone, dare we say, of her wavelength, to help you maximize the musical frequency of her stories and aura. Its one thing to go there and be hypnotized, and another thing completely, to have someone enhance the amperage, through in depth knowledge and passionate storytelling. Since 1988, Shannon Scott has made Bonaventure his first thought when wanting to do research, paint, draw, photograph, picnic, you name it, and quite simply, on a touring level, there's no more personal way to experience the place. Anymore, many of our friends and neighbors are buried here, and one day, Shannon himself aspires to lie down in the place. But for now, Shannon and his storyists are determined to wither wander you around and take you deep with the subject of his friend's stories, and those, whom he's befriended, simply by making a study of their lives. Like all great poets and storytellers do. Bonaventure namedropping is our favorite kind. You'll hear of course about famed lyricist, Johnny Mercer, and underground cool poet, Conrad Aiken. Maritime hero, Josiah Tattnall III, photographer, Jack Leigh, silent film great Edythe Chapman, childhood celebrity, Little Gracie Watson, composer great, Professor Weigand, and the list goes on and on! Yet, there'll be plenty of stories about those whom did grand things, but their "fame," is more measured by their deeds inside of a town, than on the world stage. Yet you'll come to admire them greatly by the time its all said and done. All in all, our stories will prompt a laugh, evoke empathy, awe or even cause the listener to shed a tear. But mostly, Bonaventure the place, and our guides, will have you coming back for a lifetime! Remember, a portion of your tour ticket goes not only into Bonaventure Cemetery directly, but also to the City of Savannah Preservation Fee for Parks & Monuments! What a way to make an impact while learning and having fun!
