Mercer-Williams House Museum

The Story

Visit Savannah includes the Mercer-Williams House among the city’s haunted museums, recounting mysterious sounds and experiences reported by staff and visitors. Local stories attach some of that activity to Danny Hansford, who died inside. The house’s notoriety through Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has helped keep those accounts in circulation.

The Hauntings

Visit Savannah includes the Mercer-Williams House among the city’s haunted museums, recounting mysterious sounds and experiences reported by staff and visitors. Local stories attach some of that activity to Danny Hansford, who died inside. The house’s notoriety through Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has helped keep those accounts in circulation.

A sense of place.

Visitor Experiences

Have you experienced something here?

This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.

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Sources & further reading.

• The 10 Most Haunted Places in Savannah That You Can Actually Visit — Visit Savannah (visiting)
• The 10 Most Haunted Places in Savannah That You Can Actually Visit — Visit Savannah (reports)

Plan Your Visit

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