Andrew Low House

Savannah, United States

3.3

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15 reviews

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+1 912-233-6854
Website:
www.andrewlowhouse.com
Address:
329 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA, 31401
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 midot stop
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Today

Today 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Savannah) 8:51 AM Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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The Andrew Low House preserves one of the finest collections of period furnishings relating to the history of Savannah and the Low family. Additionally our garden is one of three remaining original 19th-​century garden plans in the city of Savannah and the only one available to be viewed by the public. Andrew Low’s daughter-​in-​law, Juliette Gordon Low, Founder of Girl Scouts of the USA was the final Low family owner of the house. The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia purchased the house from her heirs in 1928. Following many years of loving maintenance and conservation the house was opened to the public in 1950.

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The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia was formed in 1893 as the twelfth corporate society to become a member of the NSCDA, an organization devoted to furthering an appreciation of our national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service, and educational projects.

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15 reviews of Andrew Low House

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Place rating: 3
Virginia Beach, VA
Overall this was a nice place to visit. This is solely based on an evening visit, as I never made it in there during the daytime.
When you come in, you start in the parlor. They do split the group into two, but even then the groups are still pretty big, making it hard to understand the info being presented by the staff.
On the first floor, you’ll be able to see the library and dining room area. The dining room was used for business and other types of meets after dinner as well. The bedrooms are on the second floor, including the Low bedroom.
Overall, it doesn’t take a long time to visit this place, including the gardens. Just a note though, pictures can only be taken in the evening only when part of the Ghosts and Gravestones tour.
If you’re visiting Savannah, it’s worth at least looking at if you are into history.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Pretty great house kinda set off from others more than its counterparts.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
We had a fantastic docent (Harriet?) who explained the rare and beautiful furniture that is found in this home. This was our favorite of the 4 or so historic homes we visited in Savannah. Duncan Phyfe chairs, a spectacular piano forte and lots more fabulous pieces. Cudos to the Savannah ladies who have worked so hard to save the historic homes in Savannah!
Place rating: 3
Milwaukee, WI
My friend and I arrived about a half a hour early (we didn’t know the tour times), so we took a walk around the block. We got back to the house when the tour was suppose to start, but the tour already begun. Our tour guide was a knowledgeable older man. Just make sure to stay with the group. A couple on our tour lagged behind, and the guide got rather upset/​flustered an kept telling them not to wander off. I felt bad for the couple. The house is really beautiful. It is interesting to hear the perspective on Juliette G. Low’s husband on this tour and compare it to the perspective heard on the tour at her birthplace. There are no photos allowed inside the house.
Place rating: 3
Irvine, CA
Overall, this is a worthwhile stop in the city of Savannah, but not incredibly so.
Tip: Try to join a smaller tour if possible, perhaps either the opening tour or after 12:30pm
Here is my breakdown of the exhibit:
The architecture and interior furnishings 5⁄5
— It’s been carefully restored and many antiques, pertaining to the Low family history, were retrieved for show in this house
The tour 3⁄5
— Our tour guide was helpful and enthusiastic, but the historical overview was presented quickly and in fragments, which was difficult for me to follow.
— The tour I joined (around noon), had a large group of about 16. It was fine, but smaller would have been better.
The entry/​exit shop 3⁄5
— Some items of interest to buy (replicas of china, colonial goods), but for the most part, I was not too taken by the items.
Place rating: 5
Orlando, FL
We found this tour very interesting and informative. The young woman who conducted the tour was extremely knowledgable and seemed to really enjoy providing the tour. The house is in excellent condition and has many original pieces. I would highly recommend this tour.
Place rating: 4
Placentia, CA
Step inside the Andrew Low house and step back in time. Beautifully preserved, this lovely home is the site of short and informative tour.
We were a small group of 6 people, so it was easy to hear our guide. She took her time and told us stories of the Low family and a few of Savannah in general. We had time to look into each room and marvel at the furnishings, how small the nursery was compared to the number of kids who stayed in it with their nanny, and the «modern» bathroom.
A AAA card earns a discounted tour of $ 7 for adults and $ 5 for kids.
There are many lovely homes in Savannah. If you are walking by, stop in and enjoy a bit of history here.
Place rating: 3
Cherry Hill, NJ
I was not overly impressed with the tour. The house itself was interesting, but I wish they made smaller groups with the tour to make it more personable. The larger group size made it hard to hear when our guide was in one room and we were in the other due to the size of the group. It brought the quality of the tour down loosing interest.
The history of the house was neat since its connected to Juliette Gordon Low, who started the Girl Scouts of America. I prefer the Owens-​Thomas house due to more engaging tour guide, more interaction with the group (because the size was smaller), and the house itself was more to see. You did not see the basement to this house, only the first and second floor.
The one positive thing to the house was the history of Robert E Lee to the family. He was the godfather of the Low children and made frequent visits to the Andrew Low home. There is a bedroom dedicated to him since he frequently slept there when visiting.
Place rating: 2
Hoboken, NJ
The house is lovely, but the tour guide I had wasn’t very good. I often found myself confused about the history of the house and the family that lived there.
Place rating: 3
Tampa, FL
It was a very good tour, the gardens are exquisite. The carriage house in the back was where the girl scouts first met. The tour was one of the better ones, as with any of these tours, ask questions of the docent. They are happy to fill in details according to the interest of the party touring.
Place rating: 3
Washington, DC
Good tour — just myself and one other person. I think the tours run every half hour; this would be great information to include in their advertising!
Place rating: 3
Orlando, FL
The house itself is just as nice as the others we visited, and the history is interesting, as always, to me. The tour guide was the detractor here. She spoke WAY too quickly and we had trouble keeping up with what she was saying. She even seemed to have issues with her own pace, as she had to stop and catch her breath on a few occasions. She didn’t seem to know as much history about the house or previous owners. This was disappointing. A nice place to stop, but I wouldn’t make it a choice against some of the others, such as Owen Thomas or Juliette Low if you are short on time.
Place rating: 2
Frankfort, IL
I received a very gracious apology today from the Andrew Low house and a full refund. I was very pleased they wrote me back.
Place rating: 1
Frankfort, IL
Most uncomfortable tour I have ever been on. The guide really got off on Robert E. Lee; between that and her recounting every disagreement she had ever had with other guests I couldn’t wait for the tour to be over. Here’s one example:
Guide: «What do people want me to say, that the Lows whipped their slaves right there in the middle of the square? Ok, they might have but after the war all of their slaves stayed on here at the house!» and then she gave this oddly triumphant smile.
Check out the Mercer Williams house or any other house and don’t waste your time and money on this one.
Low house as in how low can a tour go.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
A beautiful historic property, offering tours ($ 8). The short tours (25 minute or so) offer a glimpse into the life of a successful 19th-​century Savannah merchant, Andrew Low. The house was built in 1848 in the Italianate style, and hosted notable visitors such as William Makepeace Thackerey and Robert E. Lee. After the elder Low’s death, the house was based onto his son, who married Julliette Gordon, founder of the Girl Scouts.