Davenport House Museum
324 E State St, Savannah, GA 31401Located in Historic Landmark District
Info & Amenities
Historic house museum. Open daily.
The stately Federal-style home, built by master carpenter Isaiah Davenport for his household, provides a glimpse into 1820s domestic life in the urban port city of Savannah. In 1955 the saving of the Davenport House from demolition was the first effort of Historic Savannah Foundation, which has gone on to national prominence as a preservation leader as well as ushering in the preservation renaissance of the coastal city.
In addition to daily tours presented by trained docents, the Museum offers programs and events throughout the year.
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Weddings
Historic house museum in the Landmark Historic District offers its manicured courtyard as a venue for wedding ceremonies. Maximum attendance 80 people. Available for rentals including rest rooms and a waiting space in the lower level of the Davenport House Museum. Garden features: fountain and arbor. Also available is a 900 square foot room in the Kennedy Pharmacy across the lane from the Davenport House. It can accommodate wedding ceremonies, small receptions, waiting/changing area, and rain location either in conjunction with a Davenport House garden wedding or independently.
Facilities
Amenities
Courtyard
- Dimensions: 28x19 ft.
- Theater Capacity: 100
Garden
- Dimensions: 56x31 ft.
- Theater Capacity: 100
Reviews
TripAdvisor® Reviews
jay368 | Oct 9, 2019Beautifully resored home with a fascinating history. The tour guide was excellent, extremely knowledgeable. Includes garden. Located on beautiful Columbia Square.
olasweetmol | Sep 30, 2019I went there as a part of a ghost tour at night. The house is in a great shape, so many lovely timepieces - a great collection! It was a nice visit and the history behind it.
hr1313 | Sep 28, 2019Interesting story of on how a New Englander came to Savannah and grew a craftsman's business. The tour shares how and why design elements were important. Great presenters Also valued the story...
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