sorrel-weed house

6 W Harris St, Savannah, GA 31401

Witching Hour Ghost Tour of Savannah at Haunted Sorrel Weed House

The Sorrel–Weed House, or the Francis Sorrel House, represents one of the finest examples of Greek Revival and Regency architecture in Savannah. It was constructed for Francis Sorrel (1793–1870), a wealthy shipping merchant, and completed between 1839-40. It remained in the Weed family until 1914. It was one of the first two homes in the State of Georgia to be made a State Landmark.

It has a reputation for being one of the most haunted houses in Savannah. The house is haunted by two female apparitions - those of Matilda Sorrel, wife of its owner, Francis, and a young slave girl called Molly. Visual phenomena also include a blurry face seen in a mirror in the hall and a "shadowy figure" in a black dress seen in the carriage house and courtyard, although this could link to Matilda Sorrel. Objects have been reportedly moved. Auditory effects include the sounds of music, laughter and voices. Amateur ghost hunters have claimed to have obtained photographic anomalies and EVP recordings whilst investigating the property.