Historic Savannah Foundation’s lecture series, “People, Places and Stories that Define Savannah,”  will feature lectures covering a wide range of speakers and topics. Each lecturer will give a presentation on a subject that falls within the realm of their expertise followed by a question-and-answer session.

Danielle Hodes

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DAVENPORT HOUSE MUSEUM

A Home for Savannah: Expanding the Narrative of the Davenport House Museum

August 21 | 6:00 PM

Join Executive Director Danielle Hodes for an illuminating lecture on the evolving interpretation of the Davenport House Museum. As stewards of one of Savannah’s most iconic historic sites, the Davenport House team is undertaking a critical shift—expanding beyond a narrowly defined seven-year interpretive period to embrace the full, layered history of the home and a deeper commitment to telling the stories of all who lived and labored there.

In this talk, Hodes will explore why expanding the narrative is vital to building deeper connections with our community and creating a more inclusive museum experience. She will highlight the ways the Davenport House has already begun this work—through new exhibitions, expanded research, and thoughtful, community-centered programming.

The lecture will take place at HSF headquarters located at 321 E. York Street. Attendees are invited to a wine reception at 5:30 pm and the discussion will start at 6:00 pm. Reservations are recommended, as space is limited. Attendance is free for HSF members and $15 for non-members. Members may RSVP by emailing Kendall Graham at [email protected] or calling 912-233-7787, ext. 109 and non-members may purchase tickets at the link above.

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Attendees are invited to a wine reception at 5:30 p.m. to meet & mingle with HSF members and staff. The discussion will start at 6 p.m.

We take a ‘lecture break’ in July and December.