Stop At: Reynolds Square, Abercorn Street, Between East Bryant and East Congress Streets, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Out tour begins here. Introduction to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil's main character, Jim Williams, and an outside look at what is probably his most high-profile Savannah project - the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern. We also introduce Minerva, the voodoo priestess and member of his defense team.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Johnson Square, Bull Street, Between Bryan and Congress Streets, Savannah, Georgia
We stop here to talk about Johnny Mercer and the Midnight movie soundtrack, and why director Clint Eastwood thought it was important to have a movie soundtrack that was 100 percent Johnny Mercer music.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Wright Square, Bull Street, Between West State and West York Streets, Savannah, Georgia
A look at the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Qe compare it to the book, and take a deep look at its characters and the various places it was filmed, including an outside look at the Federal District Court Building, used as an exterior in the movie's courtroom scenes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chippewa Square, Bull Street, Between Hull Street and Perry Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
A brief presentation about the movie Forrest Gump.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hamilton-Turner House, 330 Abercorn St, Savannah, Georgia 31401
An in-depth look at one of the main venues for the book and the movie - The Hamilton Turner Inn. Talk about Joe Odom, Nancy Hillis (the real "Mandy), and Jerry Spence. We also introduce "Vamp of Savannah," Hillis' tell-all book.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: West Jones Street, W Jones St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
We'll trace the history of Clary's Cafe and introduce Moe Fetzer (the real Luther Driggers). Then we take a look at 115 W. Jones St., anchor of the movie's famous scene introducing Joe Odom. Then we see John Berendt's first home in Savannah, as well as the home where Berendt met Joe Odom.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mercer Williams House Museum, 429 Bull St, Entrance Located Behind The House At 430 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
We stand in front of the Mercer Williams House Museum and discuss its history to present-day; its role in the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil saga; and the trials of Jim Williams. We do not go inside the museum.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Armstrong House, 447 Bull St, Savannah, Georgia 31401
We stand in front of the Armstrong House and discuss its history and its role in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. It is now a private home, we do not enter it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Forsyth Park, Drayton St and E Park Ave, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Our tour ends here with a discussion on Midnight characters and "where are they now." We also talk about how the author wrote the book and what the book has done for Savannah - and anything else tour participants want to talk about!
Duration: 15 minutes
