Davenport House Museum
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The Davenport House Museum, built in 1820 by master carpenter Isaiah Davenport, offers a glimpse into 1820s domestic life in Savannah. Saved from demolition in 1955, it opened as a museum in 1963 and is operated by the Historic Savannah Foundation.
Planning your visit
The Davenport House saved Savannah. By 1955 the 1820 Federal-style house built by the master carpenter Isaiah Davenport had become a derelict tenement and was scheduled for demolition to make room for a parking lot — and seven women raised the money to buy it, forming the Historic Savannah Foundation in the process. That organisation went on to save hundreds of buildings, which is why the city's historic district survives.
The house itself is a fine example of Federal architecture with a notable elliptical staircase and plasterwork, furnished to the 1820s.
The interpretation has been substantially revised to address urban enslavement — the Davenport household included enslaved people, and the museum now covers their lives, work and quarters rather than presenting the house solely through the family who owned it.
The garden is planted to period.
Bookable options are guided house tours. Current availability is listed below.
Before you book
Where is Davenport House Museum?
Davenport House Museum is in Savannah, United States. The map on this page marks its exact location.
What are the opening hours of Davenport House Museum?
Sun CLOSED. Hours change on public holidays, so check the official site before travelling.
Do I need to book Davenport House Museum in advance?
Guided tours run to a fixed schedule and small group sizes, so they are usually booked ahead.
