FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHO:
Davenport House Museum, an award-winning house museum operated by Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF). Originally built by master carpenter Isaiah Davenport in 1820, this historic Federal-style home overlooking Columbia Square, was saved from demolition by seven brave women in 1955, resulting in the founding of Historic Savannah Foundation and the beginning of the modern-day preservation movement in Savannah, Ga.
WHAT:
Davenport House Museum Family Day: Historic Preservation. In honor of National Preservation Month, the Davenport House Museum invites local residents and visitors of all ages to dive into the world of historic preservation at a special interactive Family Day event, which is free and open to the public. From learning about historic materials to discovering how craftspeople repair and maintain older structures, this historic preservation-focused Family Day at the Davenport House Museum will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the work that protects Savannah’s historic buildings. Attendees will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of preservation professionals, explore traditional building techniques and try out skills used in restoration and conservation.
Event highlights include a window glazing demonstration by local preservation company Austin Historical and plaster shaping activities led by professionals from Leonard Preservation & Home Improvement LLC. Historic Preservation instructors from Savannah Technical College will also be on-hand to showcase historic brick-making procedures. Attendees can also enjoy complimentary treats provided by Bryd’s Famous Cookies and refreshments from Coca-Cola.
Family Day events at the Davenport House are made possible by generous support from the City of Savannah.
WHEN:
Sunday, May 3
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Davenport House Museum
323 East Broughton Street
Savannah, Ga.
MORE INFO:
For more information about the Davenport House’s Family Day on May 3 or to view a complete schedule of National Preservation Month events, please visit myhsf.org/events/preservation-month.
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.
MEDIA CONTACT
Allison Hersh
Capricorn Communications
912.441.1285 | [email protected]
