Your Visit

Visiting the Davenport House is essential in experiencing the history of Savannah and its historic preservation renaissance. For information about hours and options for your visit.
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Our Museum

Throughout its fifty-years plus history as a museum, the Davenport House Museum has striven to provide visitors with a true and vivid encounter with a uniquely Savannah story.
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Rentals

The Davenport House offers two beautiful venues for weddings and special occasion rental.
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Special Programs

The Davenport House offers before- and after- hours special tours, activities and living history programs throughout the year which enlivens the story it tells.
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Hello, 2015!

Exciting time at the DH in February and March – Madeira, Matrimony, Tea and Oysters!!


001 - Copy“POTABLE GOLD”: SAVANNAH’S MADEIRA TRADITION
Friday and Saturday evenings in February 2015
PROGRAM DATES: February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28
TIME: 5:30 p.m. (except 2/14 when the program will begin at 7:30 p.m.)
Experience the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House while learning about and tasting a unique and flavorful wine.
The performance requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs and maneuver in the candlelit rooms.

 

 
 DHSE-271W-COPYRIGHT©DIANE HARVEYroualt@gmail.comVALENTINE’S DAY WEDDINGS IN THE DAVENPORT HOUSE GARDEN
Saturday, February 14, 2015
TIME: 5 to 7 p.m.
Get married in the Museum’s beautiful courtyard garden this Valentine’s Day! Ceremonies every 10 minutes. $100 donation to the Museum.
Call 912/236-8097 for additional information.
Confirmed reservations are highly recommended as the event tends to sell out.
 
 
 

 
089 - CopyTEA AT MRS. DAVENPORT’S
Thursday and Fridays in March 2015
PROGRAM DATES AND TIMES: March 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 at 5 p.m.; March 20, 26 and 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea  with costumed interpreters.
The performance requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs.
 
 
 
IMG_28132015 OYSTER ROAST TO BENEFIT THE DAVENPORT HOUSE
March 7, 2015 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Private Garden on Bluff Drive, Isle of Hope
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Exploring Life in 1820s Savannah and Celebrating Historic Savannah Foundation

Davenport Museum House VISITOR COMMENTS - December2014

"Very nice house and guide.” "Bonnie did a wonderful job explaining the history of the house." "Fantastic." "Miss Betty was terrific." "Bill was great." "Nice tour, thanks." "Great tour! Thank you Arianna!" "Really great." "Very well presented." "Beautiful home. Architecture was remarkable." "Great step back in time." "Absolutely great tour guide." "Enjoyed our tour. Loved Mitzi." "Fantastic period. Original look." "Amazing. Pat Fraker is wonderful." "Great tour - Guide Marty was fantastic." "The most engaging tour I've had!" "Diane did a great job! Thanks for the tour." "Thank you. We're glad it was saved." “Reinée was amazing and very knowledgeable. Decorations are amazing." "Susan was a great guide & told fascinating stories." "Interesting and commendable restoration."