Davenport House Museum Fall Arts Festival to Offer Free Family-Friendly Fun, Live Music and a Celebration of Savannah’s Creative Spirit

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Historic Savannah Foundation will host the Davenport House Museum Fall Arts Festival on Saturday, November 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Davenport House Museum, located at 323 E. Broughton St. in Savannah, Ga., offering a vibrant celebration of Savannah’s creative community. This free, family-friendly event will unite local artists, artisans, musicians and community members for a popular annual autumn celebration.

“We’re thrilled for the return of our annual Fall Arts Festival, which celebrates Savannah’s creative spirit,” said Davenport House Museum Executive Director Danielle Hodes. “We invite community members and visitors to enjoy live music, fun activities and an array of artisanal goods from local vendors and hands-on arts activities led by local creatives. We hope attendees will join us in the Davenport Biergarten for drinks, snacks and games.”

Event highlights include an artisan vendor fair and a collaborative community art project that invites attendees of all ages to contribute to a shared work of art. Visitors can enjoy live music by local musicians and the chance to relax on the picnic lawn in the museum’s garden.

In addition, the first two floors of the Davenport House Museum will be open for exploration, with special opportunities to engage in interactive activities that connect the house’s history with Savannah’s thriving arts community.

The festival will extend beyond the Davenport House Museum, incorporating HSF’s Historic Kennedy Pharmacy and the museum gardens, creating a lively atmosphere that blends art, history and community spirit.

This event is free and open to the public. To learn more about the Fall Arts Festival, please visit https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/davenporthousemuseum/items/752496/calendar/2026/11/?flow=1479266&full-items=yes.

ABOUT HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION:

Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), a leading nonprofit cultural institution, saves the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future. Founded in 1955 when seven brave women banded together to save the Isaiah Davenport House, Historic Savannah Foundation spearheaded the preservation movement in Savannah. The organization continues to preserve and operate The Davenport House Museum, sharing its important story with the community, and operates a Revolving Fund to save endangered historic properties, now totaling over 420 buildings throughout several of Savannah’s historic districts. HSF continues to lead preservation efforts throughout the Savannah community. More info: myhsf.org.

ABOUT DAVENPORT HOUSE MUSEUM:

The Davenport House Museum is the historic 1820 Federal-style home and iconic Historic Savannah Foundation property that began the modern-day preservation movement in Savannah, Ga. In 1955, seven local women joined forces to save the Davenport House from demolition. Today, this award-winning house museum is dedicated to sharing the stories of master carpenter Isaiah Davenport, his family and the enslaved residents who lived in this home overlooking Columbia Square, showcasing period artifacts of life in Savannah from 1820 to 1827. Highlights include the award-winning Urban Enslaved Exhibit, which opened to the public in November 2023. Owned and operated by Historic Savannah Foundation, the Davenport House is the winner of the Preserve America Presidential Award — the highest national award honoring historic preservation achievement — and welcomes more than 40,000 visitors annually. More info: davenporthousemuseum.org.