Upcoming Events
“The Torrey-West Home Turns 100: Rehabilitating a ‘Southern Palace’ on Ossabaw Island, Ga.”
Thursday, October 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) will host an informative, engaging HSF Lecture titled “The Torrey-West Home Turns 100: Rehabilitating a ‘Southern Palace’ on Ossabaw Island, Ga.” on Thurs., Oct. 15th at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, located in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy at 323 E. Broughton St. in Savannah, Ga. Attendees are invited to attend a wine reception at 5:30 p.m. The lecture will start at 6 p.m. Part of the ongoing HSF Lecture Series titled “The People, Places and Stories that Define Savannah,” guest speaker Elizabeth DuBose, Executive Director of The Ossabaw Island Foundation, will share about the historic Torrey-West Home and how a special partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and The Ossabaw Island Foundation is ensuring that this architectural treasure will continue to serve educational, cultural, and scientific programs for generations to come. Built between 1924 and 1926, the Torrey-West Home on Ossabaw Island stands apart as one of Georgia’s most remarkable private coastal estates. As the home celebrates its centennial, this lecture will explore the ambitious rehabilitation of the 20,000-square-foot residence, highlighting the unique challenges involved in preserving a historic home on a remote barrier island only accessible by boat. ABOUT ELIZABETH DUBOSE: DuBose has led The Ossabaw Island Foundation since 1998. As Executive Director, she focuses on sharing Ossabaw Island’s rich history and impressive natural and cultural resources. Over the years, she has supervised the restoration or stabilization of 12 historic buildings on Ossabaw, including the award-winning restorations of three mid-19th century tabby buildings.RESERVE YOUR SPOT: Historic Savannah Foundation’s Lecture Series is open to the public. Reservations are recommended as space is limited. Attendance is free for Historic Savannah Foundation members and $15 for non-members. Both members and non-members may reserve their spot by visiting http://myhsf.org/events/lecture-series. Please contact Kendall Graham at kgraham@myhsf.org for more information about the HSF Lecture Series.
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A B.S. in History: Historical Fact or Hysterical Fiction
Thursday, October 22, 2026 • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) will host a B.S. in History: Historical Fact or Hysterical Fiction — an interactive, hilarious evening where the truth is up for debate — on Thursday, Oct. 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at the Davenport House Museum, located at 323 E. Broughton St. in Savannah, Ga.Comedian J. Steinbrunner will serve as the evening’s host as three local comedians present six artifacts from the Davenport House Museum’s collection to the audience. Each comedian knows the true story behind just one object, but for every other artifact, they’ll have to rely on quick thinking, creativity, and their best powers of persuasion.Audience members will choose which objects come into play, then listen as each comedian tells the story behind them. Only one story is rooted in historical fact, while the other two versions are fiction. After each round, it’s up to the audience to decide who’s telling the truth by casting their votes and testing their instincts. Attendees can expect surprising artifacts, outrageous stories, plenty of laughs, and the reminder that truth can often be stranger — and funnier — than fiction.RESERVE YOUR SPOT: A B.S. in History is open to the public and designed for adults ages 18+. General admission tickets are available for $20 per person. Table seating is available for $30 per person (five seats per table). Tickets are currently available online at davenporthousemuseum.org/public-programs.
Starting at $20.00
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The Davenport House Museum is the historic 1820 Federal-style home and iconic Historic Savannah Foundation property that began the modern-day preservation movement in Savannah, Ga. In 1955, seven local women joined forces to save the Davenport House from demolition. Today, this award-winning house museum is dedicated to sharing the stories of master carpenter Isaiah Davenport, his family and the enslaved residents who lived in this home overlooking Columbia Square, showcasing period artifacts of life in Savannah from 1820 to 1827. Highlights include the award-winning Urban Enslaved Exhibit, which opened to the public in November 2023. Owned and operated by Historic Savannah Foundation, the Davenport House is the winner of the Preserve America Presidential Award — the highest national award honoring historic preservation achievement — and welcomes more than 40,000 visitors annually. More info: davenporthousemuseum.org.
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