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"Potable Gold”: Savannah’s Madeira Tradition


  • Daveport House Museum 324 East State Street Savannah, GA, 31401 United States (map)

Friday and Saturday evenings in February 2018
PROGRAM DATES: February 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24.
An extra presentation at 7:30 p.m. will be presented if the 5:30 p.m. sessions on February 9, 10, 16 and 17 sell out.
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
ADMISSION: $22 (must be 21 years of age). Plus tax.
Reservations recommended. Limited attendance.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM: 75 minutes
Experience the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House while learning about a unique and flavorful wine. Patrons are oriented to the long and rich tradition of Madeira (wine) as it relates to the history of Savannah and then they will participate in a Madeira party. During the experience they will see the historic house at dusk including spaces usually off-limits to museum guests.
The performance requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs and maneuver in the candlelit rooms.