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OUR OLD HOUSE: DIRECTOR'S PRESERVATION TOUR OF THE DAVENPORT HOUSE

Director's Preservation Tour of the Davenport House Logos

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PHONE
(912) 236 - 8097

ADDRESS
Isaiah Davenport House
324 E. State Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Our Old House: Director's Preservation Tour of the Davenport House
Savannah | The Georgia Coast
FEES
  • Additional Fee Info: Reservations commended. Group size limited to 12. On-street parking, limited on-site parking.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Best Time To Visit: The museum is open 354 days a year with insightful tours given by trained guides daily. The museum is closed the third week of January, New Year's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The museum closes at 1 p.m. on the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

What You'll Need for Your Visit: 30 to 45 minutes of tour time


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Acquaint yourself with the preservation and care of the Isaiah Davenport House, recipient of the Preserve America Presidential Award.  The museum’s director will lead a tour in and around the home discussing the recent restoration, maintenance issues and techniques for preserving the site for the long term.  The tour is limited to twelve people.  Patrons will visit areas not normally on tour.  The experience will end in the garden with light refreshments.

324 East State Street, Savannah, GA 31401

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  • Early Bird's Preservation Walking Tour of the Landmark Historic District's East Side

    4/7/2012

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  • Tea in the Garden of the Davenport House

    5/3/2012

    A 60-minute experience learning about tea traditions in the early 19th century followed by taking tea in the beautiful courtyard garden with living history interpreters.

  • Early Bird's Walking Tour: The City Isaiah Knew- Discovering 1820s Savannah

    5/5/2012

    An early morning walking tour discovering the city that master builder Isaiah Davenport knew. Following the tour coffee and treats will served in the Davenport House Courtyard Garden.

  • A Mortality Prevails!: Savannah's Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1820

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    Living history interpreters lead visitors through the historic site exploring the fightful yellow fever epidemic of 1820.

  • Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight

    12/26/2012

    Visit the home by candlelight during the week between Christmas and New Year's. December 26 - 30 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission Reservations not necessary Call: 912-236-8097 for information

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