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Savannah looks to its past for National Historic Preservation Month
Savannah looks to its past for National Historic Preservation Month By Blair Caldwell | May 4, 2021 at 6:07 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 7:03 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - May is National Historic Preservation Month and itâs no secret the past is very present in Savannah. This month is all about celebrating what makes the Hostess City unique.
âItâs extraordinary that in Savannah the way we build is by preserving our past and I donât think thereâs any other community that has more dedicated individuals and organizations to preserve not just the aesthetics, and not just the history, but our culture through our storytelling and our placemaking,â said Michael Owens, President and CEO of Tourism Leadership Council.
Nick Robertson/Connect Savannah The Kennedy Pharmacy on Broughton Street will house the Davenport House gift shop and staff offices following the renovation.
The Davenport House Museum is a carefully restored landmark showcasing what life was like in Savannah 200 years ago – but the Davenports were not the only family living under this storied roof back then.
The Historic Savannah Foundation, which owns and operates the Davenport House Museum, launched an extensive renovation project in December to install a new exhibit that will recognize the enslaved people who lived and worked at the home.
As part of the process, HSF will also be renovating the adjacent Kennedy Pharmacy on Broughton Street while constructing an entirely new building for events and meetings, which will be designed to seamlessly blend in with its venerable neighbo