Davenport House Museum Tours and Activities

Davenport House Museum
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Step back in time with a tour through this Federal-style heritage home, saved from demolition and lovingly restored by the Savannah community.

The Davenport House Museum is not just one of the finest heritage homes in Savannah. This elegant property, now open to the public as an engaging museum, also holds a special place in the city’s history as its first major preservation project. Visit the Davenport House Museum to admire its 19th-century design and investigate the fascinating lives of its various residents.

Amble along Savannah’s charming streets until you reach Columbia Square, a cozy piazza filled with magnolia trees, a rustic fountain and perhaps an occasional ghost. On the park’s north side, look for the redbrick frontispiece and curved wrought iron staircases of Davenport House. Take a moment to appreciate the property’s stately outlook, its dormer windows and its sloping roof.

To understand the house’s importance, think back to the early 19th century when Isaiah Davenport, a master carpenter from New England, moved to Savannah and achieved considerable success. Tour the impressive Federal-style home, built by Davenport to house his growing family and the slaves working for them. The museum has been working in recent years to research the lesser-known stories of its enslaved residents and to present this complex chapter of history appropriately.

Look for authentic details from the 1820s, including detailed plasterwork and polished hardwood floors. Explore rooms decorated with period furnishings, collectibles and era-appropriate wallpaper and lighting.

After Davenport’s death, the house fell into disrepair. It was due to be demolished in the 1950s, but a group of local residents led a community effort to save the property, initiating the Historic Savannah Foundation.

The museum also hosts a range of special events and living history programs throughout the year. Check online to see what is scheduled when you’re in town.

The Davenport House Museum is centrally located in Savannah’s Historic District. Metered street parking is available nearby. Join one of the regular guided tours before relaxing in the garden and browsing souvenirs in the gift shop. The museum is open from mid morning to late afternoon all week, except on Sundays when it opens only in the afternoon.

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