SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Davenport House Museum, an award-winning house museum in Savannah, Ga. that is owned and operated by Historic Savannah Foundation, is pleased to offer holiday-themed Yuletide Tours from Tuesday, Nov. 17 through Saturday, Jan. 2 as well as festive Holiday Twilight Tours on Dec. 10-12 and Dec 17-19.
“The holidays are always a favorite time of year at the Davenport House Museum, as we decorate the home in 19th-century holiday splendor,” said Davenport House Museum Executive Director Danielle Hodes. “Whether you’re a local continuing a cherished tradition or a visitor discovering the Davenport House for the first time, we warmly invite you to join us for one of our special holiday tours to celebrate the season in a memorable way.”
Guided Yuletide Tours at the Davenport House will explore 19th-century holiday traditions at one of Georgia’s most historic sites and will be available Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Attendees are invited to enjoy this seasonal opportunity to explore how the Davenport family, the enslaved community and their Savannah neighbors might have celebrated the holidays in the 1820s. All guided tours during this period will include a special holiday interpretation of the Davenport House, complete with historically accurate period décor and an illuminating examination of Savannah’s holiday traditions in the 19th century.
Tickets for the Davenport House Museum’s Yuletide Tours are $15 for adults, $12 for students ages 18-21, $10 for children ages 6-17 and free for children under 6. Tickets are currently available online at davenporthousemuseum.org.
In addition, the Davenport House will bring back a favorite seasonal experience when Holiday Twilight Tours return from Thursday, Dec. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 12 and Thursday, Dec. 17 through Saturday, Dec. 19. Holiday Twilight Tours will be offered at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
As dusk settles over Columbia Square, attendees can marvel at the beautifully decorated 1820 home by candlelight and immerse themselves in the intimate celebrations Savannahians enjoyed nearly two centuries ago. Following the special nighttime tour, guests will gather in the Davenport House’s historic garden to soak up the spirit of the season and to enjoy warm cider and holiday cookies.
Tickets for the Davenport House Museum’s Holiday Twilight Tours are $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 6-17. Tickets are currently available online at davenporthousemuseum.org. Space is limited, and advance reservations are recommended.
ABOUT HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION:
Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), the 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.
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