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.