Discover the art of broom making at Davenport House Museum with Julia Jarrett. A hands-on experience rooted in local history, perfect for craft lovers and history buffs alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required, just steady hands and patience.
Wildlife
History
Broom making was a vital craft in early American households, with techniques passed down through generations.
Conservation
The workshop emphasizes sustainable practices, using natural, biodegradable materials sourced locally.
Davenport House Museum
Discover the art of broom making at Davenport House Museum with Julia Jarrett. A hands-on experience rooted in local history, perfect for craft lovers and history buffs alike.
Davenport House Museum in Savannah, GA, preserves and interprets a finely restored Federal-style home built in 1820.
The museum offers guided tours, self-guided visits, workshops, seasonal festivals, and educational events that highlight domestic life, architectural preservation, and community history. Knowledgeable docents lead guided tours through elegantly furnished rooms while sharing documented stories of the Davenport family and the 13 enslaved workers who lived and worked at the house. The museum also presents shorter programs such as the Old Chan Magic Talks that illuminate the building’s time as a tenement and its connection to Savannah’s Chinese-American Chan family.
Hands-on offerings include broom making and seasonal craft workshops, plus collaborative public events like the Davenport House Fall Arts Festival and Holiday Wreath Decorating held nearby in Columbia Square and at the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy. Visitors can choose a self-guided tour across the first three floors to explore architecture and exhibition panels at their own pace, or attend specialized demonstrations and family-focused preservation activities.
Davenport House Museum documents ongoing conservation efforts and engages visitors with visible preservation work and interpretive signage. The site maintains archival records and educational resources to support research and school programs. As an established historic house museum in Savannah’s historic district, Davenport House Museum partners with local cultural organizations and relies on trained staff and volunteers to ensure accurate, responsibly presented history for scholars, families, and visitors seeking an authentic window into early 19th-century Savannah life. Programming is suitable for researchers, students, families, and cultural heritage visitors and scholars.
Built
1820
Federal-style home built in 1820
Location
Savannah, GA
Located in Savannah’s historic district
Tours Offered
9 experiences
Guided, self-guided, and workshops
Preservation
Active restoration
Ongoing conservation and visible work
Reserve a guided tour, explore self-guided options, or join a workshop and witness preservation in action in historic Savannah.
Wear comfortable clothing
You’ll be working with natural materials, so dress in clothes you don’t mind getting little fibers on.
Arrive early
Get there a few minutes before the session begins to settle in and meet the instructor.
Bring your enthusiasm
No experience needed—just a curiosity to learn and create.
Ask about historical context
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn about the cultural importance of broom making in local history.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear clothes suitable for craft activities and natural materials.
Apron or smock
Helps keep your clothes clean during the workshop.
Notebook and pen
Take notes on techniques and historical insights.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the session.