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Davenport House Museum

4.6(1,043)
Museum

About

The Davenport House Museum is a meticulously restored Federal-style home from 1820, offering a vivid glimpse into early 19th-century Savannah. Its period rooms feature authentic furnishings and detailed plasterwork, creating an immersive setting for small group tours and educational events.

Beyond its architectural charm, the museum tells layered stories of both the Davenport family and the enslaved people who lived there, with exhibits in the basement that confront this complex history. Located in the historic district, it provides a thoughtful, intimate venue for business gatherings seeking a distinctive cultural experience.

Best for

  • Intimate history-focused team learning
  • Small group client tours & cultural engagement
  • Executive retreats with unique local character

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Venue Details

Standout features

Federal-style house with Greek Revival details
Architecture & Design
Federal-style house with Greek Revival details
Built in 1820, the house features fine interior plasterwork, a spectacular staircase, and rooms authentically restored and staged with period antiques from the early 19th century.
Birthplace of Savannah’s preservation movement
Historical Significance
Birthplace of Savannah’s preservation movement
Saved from demolition in 1955 by a group of women who founded the Historic Savannah Foundation, this house sparked a citywide preservation effort and opened as a museum in 1963.
Balanced storytelling of free and enslaved lives
Interpretive Experience
Balanced storytelling of free and enslaved lives
The museum presents both the lives of the Davenport family and the 13 enslaved people who lived and worked there, with exhibits in the basement and period rooms that confront and honor this complex history.

At a glance

Rated 4.6 on Google · 1,043 reviews