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CURATOR'S TOUR AND HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COLLECTION

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PHONE
(912) 236 - 8097

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

Curator's Tour and Highlights of the Collection
Savannah | The Georgia Coast
FEES
  • Parking: FREE
  • Additional Fee Info: Reservations recommended. Tour size limited to 10 people. On-street parking and 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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The museum’s curator will lead patrons on a special tour of the house explaining the basis for the house’s interpretation and recent restoration, examining highlights of the collections and viewing collection storage, which is normally off-limits to museum visitors. The tour is limited to 10 people.  Following the tour there will be refreshments and a time for conversation in the garden.

324 East State Street, Savannah, GA 31401

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  • "Potable Gold," Savannah's Madeira Tradition

    2/11/2012

    A 75-minute experience in the historic Davenport House learning about the traditions of Madeira (wine) and its connection with Savannah. Taste two types of Madeira and participate in a "Madeira party."

  • Valentine's Day Weddings in the Davenport House Garden

    2/14/2012

    Weddings are offered in the historic house garden every ten minutes between 5 and 7 p.m. on Valentine's Day.

  • Tea at Mrs. Davenport's

    3/1/2012

    A 60-minute experience in the 1820s Davenport House Museum learning about tea traditions and participating in an afternoon tea with living history interpreters.

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

    4/7/2012

    A 90-minute walk and discussion of the East Side of Savannah's Landmark Historic District learning about the historic preservation movement that has transformed the city.

  • 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

    10/5/2012

    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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