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THE SEVEN LADIES OF HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION • Katherine Judkins Clark • Elinor Adler Dillard • Anna Colquitt Hunter • Lucy Barrow McIntire • Dorothy Ripley Roebling • Nola McEvoy Roos • Jane Adair Wright In 1955, when Savannah's beautiful downtown was in decay, seven women banded together to spearhead historic preservation in Savannah, forming the Historic Savannah Foundation. The foundation's fi rst eff ort was buying and saving the threatened Davenport House, which stands as a monument to their valuable contributions and is open for tours. #VisitSavannah 33 MARY MUSGROVE Of Yamacraw and English ancestry, Mary (born Coosaponakeesa) served as a cultural liaison between the Muscogee Creek natives and the English colonists at Savannah's founding. She is honored with a historical marker in Lafayette Square. FLANNERY O'CONNOR An iconic voice of Southern Gothic literature, Mary Flannery O'Connor captured the South with sharp wit, dark humor and deeply observant wisdom. Learn about her roots with a tour of the Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home on Lafayette Square. ALIDA HARPER FOWLKES Considered the fi rst restorationist in Savannah, Alida was a self-made woman, restoring 10 homes throughout the city. Visit the Harper Fowlkes House, which she lovingly restored, to see what life was like in the mid-1800s. CHEF MASHAMA BAILEY After honing her craft at Prune on Manhattan's Lower East Side, Savannah native Mashama co- founded The Grey, one of the hottest restau- rants in the country. Since creating her Port City Southern menu, Mashama has earned widespread acclaim, including winning the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef Southeast award in 2018 and 2022. Make a reservation for The Grey, housed in a former Greyhound bus station, or grab a casual bite at the counter of The Grey Market on Jefferson Street. JULIETTE GORDON LOW The founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA, Juliette was a spirited, independent Savannahian with a deep belief in foster- ing the individual growth of all girls. Visit The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace on Oglethorpe Avenue to learn more about her fascinating story and legacy. ALICE ANDREWS JEPSON A successful businesswoman, Alice's heart for the arts and education inspired her and husband, Bob, to purchase the land and building for the Jepson Center, Telfair Museums' contemporary art museum. Since its opening in 2006, the Jepson Center has become home to an impressive permanent collection and world-class rotating exhibitions. MARY TELFAIR The Telfair Museums' name pays homage to another infl uential Savannahian. An art collector and philanthropist, Mary's will established the fi rst art museum in the south — upon her death in 1875 (Telfair Academy, the fi rst of what is now the larger Telfair Museums, has been in operation since 1886). Mary also founded the Mary Telfair Women's Hospital, now part of St. Joseph's/Candler Health System. PAULA WALLACE In 1978, Paula co-founded a small arts college on Madison Square. With humble beginnings — 71 students, eight degree programs — Savannah College of Art and Design has fl ourished into one of the most successful art schools in the world. Visit SCADstory, an immersive 4D experience in SCAD's original building, Poetter Hall, to learn about Paula and SCAD's journey. See VisitSavannah.com for more stories on Savannah's infl uential women. Savannah , s Influential Women Remarkable women built and continue to enrich Savannah to this day. Their legacies live on throughout the community and inspire new generations. Six of "The Seven" (Dorothy Ripley Roebling not shown) S A V A N N A H M O R N I N G N E W S S A V A N N A H M O R N I N G N E W S