Adventure Brief
Gift a piece of Savannah’s heritage with a Davenport House Museum certificate—a ticket to history and culture in the city’s historic district.
1–2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Gift a piece of Savannah’s heritage with a Davenport House Museum certificate—a ticket to history and culture in the city’s historic district.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as it mostly involves gentle walking indoors and short outdoor strolls.
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History
The Davenport House is a rare example of Federal-style architecture in Savannah, dating back to 1820 and preserved by the Historic Savannah Foundation.
Conservation
The museum actively supports historic preservation and educates visitors on maintaining Savannah’s cultural landmarks amid urban growth.
Davenport House Museum
Gift a piece of Savannah’s heritage with a Davenport House Museum certificate—a ticket to history and culture in the city’s historic district.
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.
Book your visit in advance
Gift certificates guarantee entry but scheduling your tour ahead ensures you get your preferred time.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The historic district streets are uneven; good footwear will enhance your experience wandering the area.
Plan for limited outdoor walking
While the museum is indoors, you’ll want some time outside to appreciate nearby squares and architecture.
Check weather before your visit
Savannah’s humid subtropical climate means summers can be hot; stay hydrated and dress appropriately.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating historic cobblestone streets around the museum.
Water bottle
Keep hydrated, especially during warmer months when walking outside.
summer|spring|fall|winter
Light jacket or sweater
Indoor spaces are climate controlled, but evenings and outdoor periods can be cool.
fall|winter|spring
Camera or smartphone
Capture details of the museum’s architecture and historic district scenery.