Davenport House Museum Entrance and Shop — Attraction in Savannah

After the pandemic caused us to cancel our original wedding plans, we decided to elope with our parents and siblings in Savannah. My husband had proposed in Columbia square two years ago. We had done a tour of Davenport house after the proposal (it was a great tour and we highly recommend) and one of the staff members had suggested that we get married there. So, two years later, we took them up on that suggestion and booked the Davenport for a small garden wedding!

I can’t say enough good things about Sheena and Jeff that helped us plan this last minute wedding! They were so accommodating and helpful with everything from seating to restaurant recommendations! Sheena performed our Ceremony and she was amazing! We told Sheena what we were looking for in regards to our ceremony and she wrote us a custom script that was BEAUTIFUL! (I’ve watched the video probably 35 times!)

The Davenport house is the perfect place for a romantic, small wedding! They are so accommodating and there are so many options at an AMAZING price to make your day feel special and unique! (Which is rare for short notice/elopement places). I think I was the most relaxed bride in history because of Sheena and Jeff! I can’t say enough...

Although this may not have been the most beautiful home we visited in the historic district, the Preservation Society has done a marvelous job in authentically restoring this property to its original grandeur. It is still a work in progress. In 2005, Davenport House received the Preserve America Presidential Award for its accurate restoration and community support.This elegant Federal style building was built in 1820. It was owned by the famous builder and architect, Isaiah Davenport who used the rooms upstairs to showcase his talents for prospective clients. This area boasts of some fabulous architectural elements – overall symmetry, the fanlight over the front door, a horseshoe-shaped entry stairway with wrought iron ornamentation, etc. and contains many original pieces of furniture. One can clearly see that the marble mantels, elaborate ceiling moldings cast in plaster, and the window and door casements were of the highest caliber. The floating staircase is absolutely amazing. His “building skills” were very apparent here, and that...

The perfect place to begin a tour of Savannah. The Davenport House is where the Preservation of the Historic District had its start thanks to 7 women with tremendous foresight. The home of a Master Carpenter & Builder, the Davenport House offers a unique experience of an aspiring "Mechanic" or Skilled Tradesman in early 19th Century Savannah. Docents are well trained and provide detailed information on Isaiah & Sarah, their children, and enslaved workers who made up their household. Many Special Programs are provided throughout the year - from Madeira Wine Tours to Tea with Mrs. Davenport, Living History Prentations on Yellow Fever and so much more. The basement level is scheduled for restoration for the 200th Anniversary of the Davenport House in 2020 when expanded tours will begin in the Kennedy Pharmacy building and offer a wonderful experience of Historic Preservation and the Stewardship...