Wormsloe State Historic Site {Savannah, GA}

After showing our Spring family pictures, I think a separate post showing more of what Wormsloe has to offer is definitely needed.   We really enjoyed spending a beautiful day exploring this little piece of Georgia history.  It was on my bucket list of things to do before we move in a few months.  If you ever visit the Savannah area, add this spot to your itinerary.  You won't regret it.

Visit the state's website to find out how to visit this beautiful place. 

The entrance gate and the lighting through the grove of old live oaks is just magical.  It feels like you are entering a magical land. 

The tabby ruins of Wormsloe was the colonial estate of Noble Jones.  It is the oldest standing structure in Savannah.  

This drive is several miles long and really feels like another world. 

The old live oaks and Spanish moss are probably my favorite things in this area. 

I am not sure what this silo was used for, but it made for an interesting backdrop for our pictures. 

Some of the walls that remain from Mr. Jones' estate.  It was actually more of a fortress than a house. 

Just a friendly warning from the King to keep off the property.  Haha! 

This is what remains of the estate.  I am impressed that the structure has stood as long as it has.  The coastal building material of crushed shells really makes for sturdy structures. 

Another view of the historic ruins.  It has a beautiful view of the marshland on the other side. 

Mattox just wanted to climb some old trees.  He could get inside the trunk of this one. 

This one reminds me of Evan standing inside the giant redwoods and sequoias in California. 

A closer look at the walls of the ruins. 

Noble Jones' gravesite.  I didn't see any other graves inside. 

The beautiful marsh view.  It was actually a strategic location for protecting Savannah. 

That tree was actually alive growing on its side.