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EARLY BIRD'S WALKING TOUR: THE CITY ISAIAH KNEW- DISCOVERING 1820S SAVANNAH

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PHONE
(912) 236 - 8097

ADDRESS
324 E. State Street
Savannah, GA 31401

VENUE
Isaiah Davenport House Museum

Early Bird's Walking Tour: The City Isaiah Knew- Discovering 1820s Savannah
Savannah | The Georgia Coast
Dates and times
  • May 26: 7:30 AM - 9:20 AM
FEES
  • $20 per person: FREE
  • Parking: FREE
  • Additional Fee Info: Metered parking is free on Saturdays
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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See what survives of the 1820s Savannah that master builder Isaiah Davenport knew.  Beginning at the Davenport House Museum (1820) participants will walk by some of the finest examples of preservation in the city and learn about what no longer remains.  Topics to include the Great Fire of 1820, the yellow fever epidemic of 1820, Lafayette’s visit to Savannah in 1825 and the celebrations surround the 50th anniversary of the United States in 1826.  Coffee and treats in the Davenport House garden will follow.

 

 

324 East State Street, Savannah, GA 31401

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  • Tea in the Garden of the Davenport House

    5/24/2012

    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

    5/26/2012

    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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