Upcoming Programs
The Seven Ladies Exhibition Opening
Join us on May 14, 2026 at the Murray C. Perlman & Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center for the opening of The Seven Ladies, a new exhibition honoring the women who founded Historic Savannah Foundation and reshaped Savannah’s physical and civic landscape.
Yoga in the Garden with Savannah Yoga Center
Begin your Saturday mornings this spring with a gentle yoga practice in the historic garden of the Davenport House Museum.
Special Walking Tour: HSF’s Early Saves
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Join HSF’s Education and Research Associate Kendall Graham for a walk through Savannah’s early preservation history! This special tour, in honor of Preservation Month, will showcase some of the homes saved by HSF after the Davenport House.
HSF Lecture: Revolving Funds and the National Preservation Partners Network Kim Trent, CEO
Join us on May 21st, 2026 for an informative lecture about Revolving Funds and National preservation trends with National Preservation Partners Network CEO, Kim Trent. Doors open at 5:30pm and the talk begins at 6pm.
Yoga in the Garden with Savannah Yoga Center
Begin your Saturday mornings this spring with a gentle yoga practice in the historic garden of the Davenport House Museum.
Special Walking Tour: Ardsley Park and Chatham Crescent with Robin Williams
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Join Robin B. Williams, professor and Chair of the Architectural History Department at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and HSF for an exclusive walking tour of Ardsley Park and Chatham Crescent.
Yoga in the Garden with Savannah Yoga Center
Begin your Saturday mornings this spring with a gentle yoga practice in the historic garden of the Davenport House Museum.
Artisan Spotlight: Bead Embroidery Workshop with Fox & Fish
Join us for a hands-on beading workshop led by Lauren Fox, owner of Fox & Fish and a resident artist at Dreamhouse Studios.
Yoga in the Garden with Savannah Yoga Center
Begin your Saturday mornings this spring with a gentle yoga practice in the historic garden of the Davenport House Museum.
Window Repair Workshop with Austin Historical
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Join us for a one-day, hands-on workshop on the care and repair of historic wood windows, led by the expert craftspeople of Austin Historical. Participants will learn preservation-minded techniques including paint removal, epoxy repairs, glass cutting, and traditional glazing, while working directly with tools and materials.
Historic Savannah Foundation 2026 Preservations Awards Ceremony
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Join us on Thursday, May 7 at the Common on Broughton to celebrate the winners of HSF’s 2026 Preservation Awards! This engaging event honors the best in preservation in our community. Join us as we recognize these inspiring projects and people and kickoff Preservation Month!
Historic Preservation Family Day
Discover how historic places are protected and cared for at this interactive Family Day. Meet preservation professionals, explore traditional trades, and try hands-on activities that reveal how skilled craftspeople keep history alive for future generations.
Yoga in the Garden with Savannah Yoga Center
Begin your Saturday mornings this spring with a gentle yoga practice in the historic garden of the Davenport House Museum.
Yoga in the Garden with Savannah Yoga Center
Begin your Saturday mornings this spring with a gentle yoga practice in the historic garden of the Davenport House Museum.
Yoga in the Garden with Savannah Yoga Center
Begin your Saturday mornings this spring with a gentle yoga practice in the historic garden of the Davenport House Museum.
Yoga in the Garden with Savannah Yoga Center
Begin your Saturday mornings this spring with a gentle yoga practice in the historic garden of the Davenport House Museum.
Artisan Spotlight: Spring Needle Felting
Create colorful wool flowers in this beginner-friendly needle felting workshop with artist Lucy Brotman.
Yoga in the Garden with Savannah Yoga Center
Begin your Saturday mornings this spring with a gentle yoga practice in the historic garden of the Davenport House Museum.
Artisan Spotlight: Fermentation Workshop with People’s Probiotics
Join us for an Artisan Spotlight workshop with Erin of People’s Probiotics, exploring the craft and history of vegetable fermentation.
Exhibition Opening: DECADES
Historic Savannah Foundation is excited to host the opening of DECADES at the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy, celebrating Location Gallery’s 10th anniversary with 36 local artists featured over the past decade.
The exhibition will remain on view for one week at the Preservation Center, with gallery proceeds benefiting Historic Savannah Foundation.
Artisan Spotlight: Upcycling with Embroidery
Give new life to old textiles in this creative upcycling workshop led by artist Shaye Garrigan
Family Day: Historic Trades
Experience the sights, sounds, and skills of early Savannah at Historic Trades Family Day! All ages welcome!
Artisan Spotlight: Mosaics
Discover the art of mosaic making with local artist Laura Lingle.
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Holiday Traditions and Experiences of the Enslaved Community
Now in its second year, this Davenport House program, with Patt Gunn and Underground Tours of Savannah, explores 1820s holiday traditions for the enslaved workers. Featuring the “Saltwata Players,” guests experience song, dance, and foodways that reveal these often-overlooked stories.
Holiday Wreath Decorating
Decorate a wreath with a variety of natural and decorative materials to customize it with your own flair.
Spectra Choir Special Preview
This event has been moved into the Davenport House parlor room.
Join us in the garden at the Davenport House on Saturday, December 6th at 10:00 AM for a FREE special sneak peek of Spectra Choir’s Phenomenal Women: To Whom Much is Given.
Yuletide Tours
Step into a historic holiday! All tours during this season are Yuletide Tours, included with your regular ticket. Discover how the Davenports, their enslaved workers, and neighbors celebrated the holidays in the 1820s.
Davenport House Museum Fall Arts Festival
Celebrate creativity at the Davenport House Museum’s Fall Arts Festival! This lively event brings together artists and artisans for a vibrant vendor fair, collaborative community art project, and interactive art-making experiences for all ages. Visitors can enjoy food, live music, and special activities that bring the entire Davenport House campus—and Columbia Square—alive with art, history, and community spirit.
This free community event is made possible through the generous support of Garbutt Construction.
Mixed Media Artworks with Kasey Jeffrey
Create your own mixed media pieces exploring texture and form, using a variety of materials, to experiment with storytelling through visual art.
American Soul Cookbook Talk with Anela Malik
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Author Anela Malik on tour for her new book, American Soul: The Black History of Food in the United States
Family Day: Southern Sweets
Join us at the Davenport House Museum for an afternoon of sweet treats and activities that will be fun for the whole family!
Broom Making with Julia Jarrett of Made by Venus Moon
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Learn the art of handcrafting your own miniature broom using natural materials and time-honored techniques.
Old Chan Magic Talks
Add Old Chan Magic to your visit with a 20-minute talk and photography exhibit featuring one of Savannah’s first Chinese American families. The Chan family’s story offers a rare and fascinating look at resilience, identity, and community.
Tuesdays & Thursdays in August
12:00pm & 2:30pm
Metalwork Workshop with Hillary Davenport
Learn the basics of an ancient metal smithing technique and create your own small ornamental piece to take home.
Literary Arts Family Day
Tour the house and dive into history while discovering the power of literacy.
FREE for all families! All ages welcome!
Macrame Workshop with Offhand Fibers
Join us for a hands-on macramé workshop led by local fiber artist Megan Marona of Offhand Fibers. In this beginner-friendly session, you'll learn the fundamentals of macramé and create your own beautiful plant hanger to take home.
Ice Cream Making Workshop with Mad Scoops Ice Cream
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Learn the basics of crafting creamy, delicious ice cream while discovering the historical roots of this beloved treat. Participants will explore the stories behind unique, historically inspired flavors and have the chance to create their own small batch of ice cream.