With its original hardwood doors, moulding and garden restored to perfection, The Eliza Thompson House B&B welcomes guests with elegance and authenticity. Visitors to the inn now have another glimpse of days past, as the mantle and wall behind the parlor fireplace were recently restored.

Recently, a beautiful heart of pine wall and hearth were discovered underneath layers of paint and plaster in the parlor, an area of the house added by Eliza in the 1870s. The heart of pine wall was being stripped of paint and plaster and was refinished to restore historical authenticity and charm to the inn.

“The wood around the fire place is beautiful,” said Susan Powers, innkeeper. “by restoring the wall and hearth to its original design, we’re completing part of the picture of the actual home where Eliza Thompson lived 161 years ago.”

Linda and David Glickstein, travelers and publishers of The Discerning Traveler, have provided this excellent overview of Savannah.

Ghosts

Scare Yourself in Savannah!

The Eliza Thompson House has had its share of ghostly sightings, including Confederate soldiers in an upstairs window and a young girl wearing a white dress in the hallway. This 1847 home is the perfect place to “capture the spirit” of haunted Savannah.

The South Magazine

In the Fall of 2007 & 2008, writers from The South Magazine stayed at The Eliza Thompson House for a first-hand reporter's view of paranormal activity at the Inn. The writers stayed awake throughout the night to study the creaks and nuances of this historic home. The resulting article, titled "Fright Night," was the subject of much conversation and speculation on the spirits that inhabit Savannah's older homes.

Whether you believe in the spirited tales or not, we invite you to enjoy Savannah's Haunted History from The Eliza Thompson House.

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