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Historic house museum.
Step back in time at the Davenport House Museum, a beautifully preserved Federal-style home built in 1820 by master carpenter Isaiah Davenport. This elegant residence offers a glimpse into 1820s domestic life in the urban port city of Savannah.
Visitors can choose between guided and self-guided tours, both of which explore the home’s stately rooms and share the layered stories of those who lived and worked there—including the Davenport family and the 13 enslaved individuals who also called the house home. The experience offers a deeper understanding of Savannah’s past and its complex social history.
In 1955, the house was saved from demolition by a group of dedicated women who went on to form Historic Savannah Foundation. This grassroots effort sparked a citywide preservation movement and helped establish HSF as a national leader in historic preservation.
In addition to tours, the museum hosts a variety of special programs, exhibits, and events throughout the year.
Step back in time at the Davenport House Museum, a beautifully preserved Federal-style home built in 1820 by master carpenter Isaiah Davenport. This elegant residence offers a glimpse into 1820s domestic life in the urban port city of Savannah.
Visitors can choose between guided and self-guided tours, both of which explore the home’s stately rooms and share the layered stories of those who lived and worked there—including the Davenport family and the 13 enslaved individuals who also called the house home. The experience offers a deeper understanding of Savannah’s past and its complex social history.
In 1955, the house was saved from demolition by a group of dedicated women who went on to form Historic Savannah Foundation. This grassroots effort sparked a citywide preservation movement and helped establish HSF as a national leader in historic preservation.
In addition to tours, the museum hosts a variety of special programs, exhibits, and events throughout the year.
Hours of Operation
- Fri. 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Mon. 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat. 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Thur. 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue. 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed. 10:00am - 5:00pm
Pets
- Service Dog Friendly
Historic house museum in the Landmark Historic District offers its manicured courtyard as a venue for wedding ceremonies. Maximum attendance of 80 people. Available for rentals including rest rooms and a waiting space in the adjacent Kennedy Pharmacy. Garden features: fountain and arbor.
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Courtyard
Dimensions : 28x19 ft.
Theater Capacity : 100
Garden
Dimensions : 56x31 ft.
Theater Capacity : 100
TripAdvisor® Reviews
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855kathieg | Jul 3, 2025Excellent Tour
I highly recommend taking this tour. The exhibits are very well done in the museum store and in the home itself. The tour guide ( Susan) did a remarakble job of talking about the people that ...
Karen B | Jun 9, 2025Fantastic tour!!!
This tour was incredibly well done! The inclusion of the residence area for enslaved people in the basement and the historical outline of their life was impactful. Our guide Bob was wonderful! ...
sueelmshaeuser | Jun 2, 2025Lots of history
Very nice house and authentically restored. Tour guide was a little long winded but full of useful information and history. The garden was beautiful. ...
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