WALK WORMSLOE’S GROUNDS
The natural beauty of Wormsloe plantation, with its moss draped oaks, dense pine forests, flowering shrubs, and riverside setting has been abundantly on display ever since Noble Jones first settled here in 1736. An English visitor in 1743 stated, “Wormsloe is one of the most agreeable spots I ever saw, and the improvements of that ingenious man are extraordinary.” As shown by the postcards below, the site has only gotten more beautiful under the careful cultivation of Jones’ descendants.
Life at Wormsloe
Postcards showcasing the historical structures of Wormsloe, including the ruins of Fort Wymberly, the Wormsloe House and a restored slave cabin.
Touring the Gardens and Grounds
The formal Colonial Revival gardens of Wormsloe designed by Augusta DeRenne complemented the more spontaneous grounds.
Wormsloe Through the Eyes of an Artist
The Wormsloe grounds captivated renowned Savannah artist Christopher Murphy, Jr. who interpreted its myriad structures and landscapes through a series of expressive drawings and etchings.
Preserving History at the Library
An avid collector of books and historical manuscripts, Wymberley Jones DeRenne commissioned
the building of a Greek Revival-style library on the grounds of Wormsloe.