Davenport House Museum Volunteer Newsletter July 2018 www.davenporthousemuseum.org 912/236-8097 Become a Facebook fan, follow us on Instagram and Twitter FOR SALE Boots, all of which will be sold equally escape from a negro, who was offered A Well-built Carriage in complete re- low. stock of some kind for sale, to the Liver- pair, with a set of D.A. WEED. pool traders, under the Bluff, some two or Harness but little No. 13, Gibbon’s Building. three weeks since. worn – Also, a pair Savannah Georgian. July 12, 1828. And as we are upon the subject, it would of gentle, well broke be well to suggest the propriety of some MUSIC Horses – Also, a sin- preventive measures on the part of the Just received a large assortment of Lith- gle Horse, gentle and well calculated for Corporation being adopted, in order to ographic Music, of the latest and most town use, to draw in the shafts of a 2 or 4 save our people from all possible danger; wheeled chaise. Also, a Sulky with Har- fashionable pieces – for sale at half price. but much more, to keep a certain portion ness. For the Carriage with Harness and T.M. DRISCOLL & Co. of them from the undefinable degree of Savannah Georgian. July 12, 1828. Horses, a Note of fifty or ninety days with alarm. The traffic is indeed, by far too an approved endorser, will be taken; but VACCINATION. extensive; and, we do hope and trust, that the single horse, and for the Sulky, the upon the next revision of the system of cash will be required. The poorer class of the inhabitants of Savannah are duties to England, a higher rate may be For further particulars, enquire at the imposed upon the commodity; and, that Office of the Georgian. informed that the subscribers it may prove as injurious to our com- Savannah Georgian. July 12, 1828. merce in that line, as our own Tariff does will gratuitously in other ways just now, to other interests. Fifty Dollars Reward vaccinate their children This Afternoon, RANAWAY form Subscriber, in May and every succeeding Friday, between It is a fact, though perhaps not generally last, a Mulatto Female slave, named the hours of 3 and 5 o’clock, at the resi- known, that both Rattlesnakes and Alli- JANE, about eighteen years of age – 5 dence of Dr. Furth. gators are regularly reported by the Liv- feet 2 or 3 inches high – stout and well L. H. FURTH, M.D. erpool papers, as imports, with Cotton, made – a pleasing & intelligent counte- R. WAYNE, M.D. Rice and other staple articles. nance – long jet black hair – the right Physicians in the county can be supplied Savannah Georgian. July 15, 1828. front tooth broken out. She is very fond with Vaccine, carefully put up, by ap- DAVENPORT HOUSE CALENDAR of dress, and neat & clean in appearance. plying in letters post paid, to either of the She formerly belonged to Wm. Law, and subscribers. July 2018 Savannah Georgian, July 12, 1828. recently to I.K. Tefft. Monday, July 2 at 6 p.m. – Docent I will give the above reward of One Hun- Training Program Mr. John F. G. Davis brought to our office, dred Dollars for proof of her being con- Thursday, July 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. – yesterday, a Rattle Snake, measuring cealed or enticed away by any white Summer Junior Interpreters from 5 to 6 feet in length, with nine rat- person. Monday, July 9 from 9:30 to 12:30 tles and a button; which, that gentleman P. WILTBERGER, JR. p.m. – Docent Training Program killed under a house in Bay lane, in the Savannah Georgian. July 12, 1828. - from 6 to 8 p.m. – Summer rear of the U.S. Bank. – The reptile was at Junior Interpreters CHEAP SHOES first discovered by a small negro girl, who Tuesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. until Just received 50 pair of Gentleman’s trod upon it accidentally, in the course of 4:00 p.m. – Design Charrette/ Morocco, Calf, and Seal Skin Pumps, the evening, whilst it DH-KP Evolution which will be sold at from one, to one and was “moving its slow - At 5 p.m. – Yellow Fever/ length along.” a quarter per pair; also Gentlemen’s Calf, performer inquiry and discussion Washington, and low quartered Shoes; It seems probable, from of commitment likewise, Ladies lasting and Morocco all that we can learn, that the Snake made its Wednesday, July 11 from 9 a.m. bring a salad or a dessert! expansion and how to use Kelly West- until 2:30 - Design Charrette/ Looking forward to some quality DH field’s research. Here are the basics: DH-KP Evolution time with you. -There will trainings on any new - At 5:00 p.m. – Dance Rehearsal tours developed. Note the “s” in Monday, July 16 from 9:30 to 12:30 SHOP NEWS: trainings. p.m. – Docent Training Program - Welcome Perrin: Perrin Wilford -Docents will be told specifics Wednesday, July 18 at 5 p.m. – has been hired to work Sunday after- about how to use the new infor- Davenport Dancers rehearsal noons in the DH shop. If you recog- mation and how to maneuver the Thursday, July 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. - nize her, it is because she spends new exhibits. Summer Junior Interpreters much of the rest of the week working There is no magic wand to tell you Friday, July 20 from 11:30 to 1:30 in the Humane Society’s shop! quickly and succinctly what all of this p.m. – Summer Salad Luncheon - Lots of new shop inventory: As- will be. It will take thought, trial and Monday, July 23 from 9:30 to 12:30 sorted silhouettes error, input - and of course construc- – Docent Training Program by Beth Pray (5 X tion. But, YES, big change is coming. Tuesday, July 24 and Wednesday, 7 = $18.95. 8 X It is going to happen and we know July 25 – DH Tour Script Writing 10 = $24.95) - see you are excited (maybe anxious) about Development (staff and commit- the custom DH it (as we are). tee to attend only) silhouette of Su- Staff and interpretation volunteers will Wednesday, July 25 at 5 p.m. – sannah Clark begin creating a new tour script on Davenport Dancers rehearsal ($18.95), Savan- July 23 and 24. Stay tuned and know Thursday, July 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. - nah Puzzle ($15), we are all in this together. Summer Junior Interpreters 2019 Savannah Friday, July 27 – Junior Interpreter Calendar (The LIVING HISTORY/PLANNING Day DH is the Octo- YELLOW FEVER for October Monday, July 30 from 9:30 a.m. to ber featured Raleigh Marcell is a soldier for the 12:30 p.m. - Docent Training photo. $9.95). DH and has agreed once again to cre- Program - New books in stock: A Narrative ate a Yellow Fever for presentation in of the Life and Adventures of Charles October. He needs to know who SUMMER VOLUNTEER Ball (a historic facsimile, 1835. would like to perform in the show. SALAD LUNCHEON – $30.95), Joyce Blackburn’s James Ed- Prospective performers (and curious July 20 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. ward Oglethorpe (with intro by Eu- potential performers) will gather at 5 Hoping you are ready for some DH genia Price. $15.95), Paul Jennings’s A p.m. on Tuesday, July 10 at the DH fellowship. Colored Man’s Reminiscences of to talk about what is involved. Our Annual Summer Salad Lunch- James Madison (a historic facsimile. Parts may be shared so that a per- eon is time to renew acquaintances $8), Tom Henderson Wells’ The Slave former does not have to appear in and talk about DH projects. The Ship Wanderer ($23.95) every performance. The schedule of speaker for the performances date are October 5, 6, lunchtime will DOCENT NEWS: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 with the one perfor- be announced - Docent Training Program: The soon. In addi- Museum’s training program will be mance tion to our speaker, there will be time offered in July on Mondays from 9:30 each night to meet our interns and welcome a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On Monday, July at 7 p.m. members of the summer Docent 30, staff will present a preliminary The show Training Program class. Attendees version of the site’s enhanced inter- in its en- will hear the latest on DH/KP CON- pretation in light of recent research tirety will STRUCTION! into the lives of the enslaved workers. be 45 - Script Development: Docents are minutes. See the luncheon sign-up on the kitchen door. Let us know if you will eager to know all about the Museum’s JUNIOR INTERPRETERS: the expansion of its exhibits and facil- worker, people who provided oral - New Class: This summer’s JI class ities. Though they expect the trans- history interviews about living on the includes Brynn Elders from St. Vin- formed site to impress visitors, it is site and of sea island cotton being cent’s Academy; Lily Kachmar from the docent/tour guide/interpreter grown. He also employed a pace/ Island High School; Dahlia Karam who can “make or break” a historic cadence/verbal precision which from Savannah Arts Academy, and house (or any museum) visit. Every- allowed for reflection and awe. Pac- Ellis Wiggins from Savannah Chris- one involved wants the DH’s new ing for maximum learning meant the tian Prep. We are delighted to wel- tour experience to fit beautifully with group did not enter the historic house come these new volunteers to the all that is new going on.