Latest Past Events

In the Garden Behind the Moon: Author Talk with Alexandra A. Chan

Davenport House 323 E Broughton St, Savannah

Alexandra Chan is a distinguished archaeologist, artist, author and descendant of T’ai Peng (Robert) and Annie Chan, former residents of the Davenport House and proprietors of the R.C. Chan, Tong, & Co., a Chinese laundry that once occupied the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy. Her deeply moving memoir, In the Garden Behind the Moon blends family history […]

$10

“Old Chan Magic” Exhibition Opening

Davenport House 323 E Broughton St, Savannah

This exhibition features rare photographs and stories that reveal the daily lives of the Chan family, their business endeavors, and their experience as part of a growing Chinese-American community in the South in the early 20th century. Through these images, visitors will discover a unique perspective on the intersection of Chinese heritage and Southern identity […]

Free

Holiday Traditions and Experiences of the Enslaved Community

Davenport House 323 E Broughton St, Savannah

Step into the holiday season with a profound and immersive evening tour at the Davenport House Museum, presented in partnership with Patt Gunn and Underground Tours featuring her “Saltwata Players” performing freedom and holiday songs. This special program delves into what Christmas would have been like for the enslaved workers who resided in the home […]