Restoration
Restoration since 1994
- A new roof to protect the shell.
- Insulating the attic.
- Replacement of rotten sill timbers, using timber cut on Davies Manor land and hewn in same manner as Royster’s workers.
- Weakened and broken roof rafters and joists have been replaced.
- Cross beams have been installed to support second floor of the house.
- Plank additions and window frames have been scraped and painted.
- First and second floor walls have been re-daubed with the correct, soft mix. Also, the chimneys have been re-pointed and capped.
- Original log walls of the first cabin have been re-daubed; thus enabling visitors to better visualize the cabin exterior.
- Restored early 20th century tenant cabin.
- Outfitted turn-of-the-century country doctor’s office.