Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF)

Tour and museum operations - the isaiah davenport house (c. 1820) was threatened with demolition in 1955 when the founders of hsf ("seven ladies") intervened and purchased the building. Not only was the building saved and restored into a house museum that hosts 40,000 visitors a year, but hsf was formally organized to become the voice for preservation in Savannah and chatham county. The davenport house focuses its interpretation on architecture, craftsmanship and life in Savannah during the 1820s. In addition, they offer a variety of dramatic programming which highlights subjects ranging from urban slavery to yellow fever.

Revolving fund - preservation and restoration of Historic properties - Historic Savannah Foundation (hsf) is the only non-profit preservation organization in Savannah and chatham county. With more than 1,000 supporters, hsf is the recognized leader of the local preservation movement. Hsf advocates, educates, and gets directly involved in preserving and protecting Savannah's heritage. Through its revolving fund, hsf acquires, by raising private captial, endangered Historic, blighted buildings for restoration. Through this program hsf has saved scores of buildings in the landmark district and has gone on to save over 420 Historic buildings throughout multiple Historic districts across Savannah. While doing so, hsf helped the city earn an international reputation as a well-preserved city and tourist destination.

Education and advocacy - the organization uses various innovative programming and spectacular special events to engage people in the preservation movement. The organization utilizes its plaque program, preservation awards, and celebration of preservation history month to engage the public in its mission.