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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.
Pets
- Service Dog Friendly
Hours of Operation
- Mon. 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue. 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed. 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Thur. 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri. 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat. 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wheel the World
The Davenport House Museum excels in accessibility by providing a step-free entrance at ground level, ensuring that individuals with reduced mobility can safely enter without barriers. The existence of a push-pull door handle allows for easier access for those with hand mobility challenges. Additionally, the layout features an adequately wide area, with free turning space exceeding 60 inches, facilitating comfortable navigation for wheelchair users.
The Davenport House Museum excels in accessibility by providing a step-free entrance at ground level, ensuring that individuals with reduced mobility can safely enter without barriers. The existence of a push-pull door handle allows for easier access for those with hand mobility challenges. Additionally, the layout features an adequately wide area, with free turning space exceeding 60 inches, facilitating comfortable navigation for wheelchair users.
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
Reception Capacity: 100
Garden
Dimensions: 56x31 ft.
Theater Capacity: 100
Reception Capacity: 100
TripAdvisor® Reviews
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lval587 | Dec 6, 2025The Best was the Gift Shop
This attraction had the nicest gift shop I have seen in a very long time. Great hostess gifts. Very unique items. Clean bathrooms. The narration of the house tour wasn't the best. The house was just ...
Chris C | Apr 27, 2025Interesting tour
The house is a work of art; furnishings beautiful, and the displays do a good job of giving one insight into the daily lives of people who lived in that time and place. Two recommendations: 1 ...
thetravelorganizer | Jul 1, 2024This is where Savannah's historic preservation campaign started
Tickets for tours of the Davenport House Museum can be purchased in the gift shop (which used to be a pharmacy) at 323 East Broughton Street: $15/adult, $12/senior, military, or students ages 18-21 ...
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