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
Jennifer C | Dec 1, 2019As a person who adores Federal period homes it was a real treat to tour this home. They have done a great job filling it with some period antiques to give you a flavor of when it would have been...
Delia P | Nov 26, 2019Had a wonderful tour of this stately home. It was absolutely gorgeous. Original wallpaper and some original furniture. Beautiful courtyard as well.
SeekAdventureNow | Nov 19, 2019The story of the family, the home and what Mr. Davenport accomplished in his less than forty years was really interesting. The gift shop is nice and has many lovely gifts.
Special Offers
& Upcoming Events
Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight at the Davenport House
Dec 26, 2019 – Dec 30, 2019 See EventAs Mentioned In
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