The Davenport House Museum welcomes visitors through its shop and ticket entrance in the historic Kennedy Pharmacy at 323 E. Broughton Street, steps from the 1820 Federal-style home it interprets on Columbia Square. Master carpenter Isaiah Davenport built the brick house for his household, and its rescue from demolition in 1955 launched Savannah’s preservation movement (source: [Explore Georgia](https://exploregeorgia.org/savannah/arts-culture/museums/davenport-house-museum)).
Guided tours move through restored period rooms that show 1820s domestic life in a working port city. Look for the fine interior plasterwork, the elegant staircase that rises through the house, and furnishings chosen to match the era. Guides discuss the Davenport family and the enslaved people who lived and worked in the household. The Historic Savannah Foundation has operated the site as a museum since 1963 (source: [WhichMuseum](https://whichmuseum.com/museum/davenport-house-museum-savannah-35170/opening-hours)). The Kennedy Pharmacy shop stocks books on local history and Savannah-themed gifts.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Tour groups are small, so book ahead during spring and around St. Patrick’s Day. Morning tours on weekdays are usually the quietest. Before you visit, call (912) 236-8097 or email [email protected] to confirm current hours and tour times (source: [Davenport House Museum](https://davenporthousemuseum.org/contact)). After your tour, you can walk to the Owens-Thomas House, the Kehoe House, or the shops along Broughton Street. Parking downtown is limited, so consider using the free DOT shuttle.
