The Historic Savannah Foundation, along with the Davenport House Museum, presents a special talk: “Susie King Taylor and the Making of Taylor Square.” This event is part of their ongoing […]
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Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our News & Notes. Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity receives […]
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Davenport House Museum continues holiday tours by candlelight
Davenport House Museum (DHM), a property of Historic Savannah Foundation, announced the return of its annual Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight event celebrating the coming of the New Year as […]
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LIFTING THE VEIL ON A PANDEMIC: Davenport House Museum presents 1820s Yellow Fever panic in immersive experience
This October, the historic Davenport House Museum will be transporting visitors back in time with their live performance event, “Sickness in the City- Yellow Fever 1820”. As in past years, […]
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Historic Savannah Foundation will host ribbon cutting for new Preservation Center, and Kennedy Pharmacy Restoration
The ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Murray C. Pearlman & Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, and the restoration of the Kennedy Pharmacy will be hosted by Historic Savannah […]
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Davenport House: Discovering 1820s Savannah
While we are currently in the 2020s, most of us have heard of the “Roaring 20s”, which was the 1920s, but all through April the Davenport House Museum is giving […]
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Valentine’s Day ‘I Do!’ at the Davenport House Gardens
Planning a wedding can be a stressful task for even the most organized bride, not to mention the ever-soaring costs and challenges of a post-pandemic world. On Valentine’s Day, The […]
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POTABLE GOLD: A nod to Savannah’s Madeira tradition
Many are unaware of the important role Madeira wine held in early American life. It was used to celebrate occasions and was toasted in the most respected homes throughout our […]
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1820 Savannah: IT WAS ALL YELLOW
Those looking to get into the spooky spirit this Fall may want to check out the Davenport House Museum for an eerie glimpse into Savannah’s past. For the month of […]
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Two Savannah vow-renewal ceremonies set to carry on this Valentine’s Day
A pair of popular vow-renewal ceremonies typically held on Valentine’s Day in Savannah will carry on despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis, with one celebration of love going online and the […]
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Davenport House Museum develops new exhibit to recognize enslaved former residents
The Davenport House Museum is a carefully restored landmark showcasing what life was like in Savannah 200 years ago – but the Davenports were not the only family living under […]
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You think 2020’s bad? Davenport House Museum programming marks bicentennial of 1820 pandemic and fire
The late dreadful conflagration in Savannah must arouse the feelings of the most insensate. An attempt to portray the suffering, the anguish, the horror, attendant upon such a visitation, would […]