Hi furiends, gather round! It's me, Tour Guide Sully! Welcome to the Colonial Park Cemetery! This is the oldest cemetery in Savannah at a cool 270 years old. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for ghosts and other mysterious happenings! As you may or may not know, Savannah is a city that is literally built upon its dead. In fact, it was once designated as America's Most Haunted City! Like most older cities, it has had its share of scandals, disease, slavery, famine and fire. The city has burned twice, in 1796 and 1820. It was spared from being burned down during the Civil War when General Sherman decided to gift it to President Lincoln. People were hanged, shot in duels or fights or otherwise killed unmercifully. Sadly, that's just the way it was back in those days. One thing visitors may not realize is that the squares and parks are often old burial grounds or hanging grounds. Wright Square, for instance, saw many a hanging considering it was next to the old jail. Forsyth Park was o...