Short answer
Wormsloe State Historic Site is a state historic site in Chatham County, near Savannah. Hours: Monday–Sunday 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults. Checked on its official page.
The colonial estate on the Isle of Hope in Savannah, reached by a long avenue of live oaks and Spanish moss, with tabby ruins, a museum, a colonial life area and seven miles of trails.
Wormsloe State Historic Site hours
- Historic Site: Monday–Sunday 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.
What it costs
- Admission: Adults (18–61): $12.00; Seniors (62+): $9.00; Youth (6–17): $5.75; Children (under 6): $3.25; All rates are plus tax. Group rates & tours are available for 15 people or more with advance notice.; Historic Site Annual Pass Available
- State historic sites charge their own per-person admission; the state park ParkPass does not cover it.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA 31406
- County: Chatham (Coastal Georgia region)
- GPS: 31.98369, -81.07179 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site: 912-353-3023
- Official page: gastateparks.org/Wormsloe
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (912-353-3023) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Wormsloe State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: Museum; Gift Shop; Colonial Life Area; Picnic Area; Bus Parking; Wi-Fi — available in site office; Event Room – reserve via site office – View Event Room Details; EV Charger.
Things to do: Tabby Ruins; Field Trips; Gravesites; Shuttle Tours; Nature Trail — 7 miles; Birding; Geocaching.
Events coming up near Wormsloe
- Nov 7: Savannah Porchfest, Savannah (about 5 miles away, free)
- Nov 8: Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival, Savannah (about 6 miles away)
- Nov 8 – Nov 15: Tybee Island Seafood Fest, Tybee Island (about 13 miles away)
- Nov 13 – Nov 15: Christmas Made in the South, Savannah (about 7 miles away, free to $10)
- Nov 14: Savannah Southern Half, Savannah (about 6 miles away)
- Nov 19 – Jan 3, 2027: Savannah Christmas Market, Savannah (about 7 miles away, free)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Skidaway Island State Park (state park, Chatham County), about 3 miles away
- Fort McAllister State Park (state park, Bryan County), about 10 miles away
- Fort Morris State Historic Site (state historic site, Liberty County), about 19 miles away
- Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island (state park, McIntosh County), about 42 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- Savannah guide
- Coastal Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Wormsloe State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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