PHOTO: The Davenport House Museum will host a free Family Day event on Sunday, January 25th, offering creative activities and hands-on learning opportunities for adults as well as children of all ages.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2026) – The Davenport House – an iconic c. 1820 property owned and operated by Historic Savannah Foundation – will host a free Family Day event on Sunday, January 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the award-winning house museum, located at 324 E. State St. on Columbia Square in Savannah’s Landmark District. This event, which is presented with sponsorship support from the City of Savannah, will focus on early Savannah’s Historic Trades,offering creative activities and hands-on learning opportunities for adults and children of all ages.
The January 25th Family Day at the Davenport House will feature hands-on craft stations, including embroidery, leatherwork and historic printmaking as well as live woodturning demonstrations. As attendees explore the museum grounds, they’ll encounter artisans, music and engaging activities that bring the working world of the past to life.
“We’re thrilled to offer free, interactive, family-friendly activities at the Davenport House Museum on January 25th and to celebrate Savannah’s historic trades,” said Danielle Hodes, Executive Director at the Davenport House Museum. “We invite everyone to join us for our upcoming Family Day event as we share Savannah’s rich history with local residents and visitors of all ages.”
For more information about Family Day events at the Davenport House Museum, please visit davenporthousemuseum.org/public-programs.
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.
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