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Davenport House Museum
Savannah, GA
Museum
Where Savannah’s Preservation Began
In 1955, the Davenport House (c. 1820) was slated for demolition to make way for a parking lot. A group of seven determined women halted the demolition, purchased the house, and founded the Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF).
Admission
$10 to $36, kids under 6 years free
Grades
K–12th
Visit length
about 70 minutes
Weekly hours
See weekly schedule
Groups
Field trip programs available
What to expect
What began as an effort to protect one home sparked a preservation movement that would go on to save an entire city. The Davenport House opened as a museum in 1963 and is still owned, operated, and maintained by HSF today.
The Davenport House Museum treats visitors to intriguing and vivid experiences centered on a legendary Savannah-centric tale of courage and determination as well as the story of those dwelling in the house, both enslaved and free, in the early 19th century.
Learning suggestions
Grades
K–12th
Visit length
about 70 minutes
Subjects
HistoryCivics
Field trips and group programs
Private tours start at $180 for up to 12 people. Up to 3 additional people can be added for $15 each.
Tours With Hospitality
90 Minutes
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