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Davies Manor Assoc Inc

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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Historical Organizations, History Museums, Museums

Mission: The Davies Manor Association preserves and interprets rural Shelby county farm life, 1830-1930.

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18 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

quiltdivajulie Board Member

Rating: 5

02/22/2025

The grounds are beautiful year round with walking trails, a wide variety of trees, and an array of unique outbuildings. The goats and donkey are great fun to interact with. The year-round programming and special events are excellent and getting even better. Interesting newsletters prepared by energetic and engaged staff. All in all, DMA is a terrific place to visit and volunteer.

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Board Member

Rating: 5

09/17/2024

I have been involved at Davies since participating in the 2008 annual Quilt and Fiber Arts Show. It is truly a remarkable place - so much to explore on the grounds, the historic Manor House, the many outbuildings, George the donkey, his four goat buddies, chickens, the kitchen garden, the arboretum/hiking trails, the wide variety of exhibits/programming on the property, and so much more. Excellent destination for field trips.

jenjenjen Donor

Rating: 5

02/21/2025

I called to ask a question about an event I heard about and ended up buying a membership. Beth really sold it! She described the 5 exhibits they have lined up for this year and the events to go with them and I wanted to see all of them. For $30 a membership will get me and my kids to see all five exhibits this year! You can't beat that.

meggymoo3 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/21/2025

My daughter loves visiting George the donkey thats here and feeding the chickens. we walk over all the time

historynerd38133 Donor

Rating: 5

02/21/2025

Had a fantastic tour last year and then was invited to their Christmas party. Such a cozy event for the community and the food was amazing. I got the recipe for the pumpkin thing that was made and the eggplant rice!

marebigg General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/21/2025

I went to their After Hours Tour for the Manor in Mourning exhibit in October of 2024 and it was fantastic. A bit spooky but fun and the artifacts were amazing! I saw hair jewelry that was so gorgeous it didn't even look like hair! I also tried Funeral Pie (Raisin Pie) which I liked despite not usually liking raisins.

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General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/05/2024

I have gone to every one of their events for years! Shakespeare plays in the amphitheater, Quilt Show, Twilight Tours, Teas, exhibits, they are all good. Can't wait to see what else they do!

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bethv120 Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/21/2025

The grounds and trails are beautiful covered in snow. It was a wonderful hike!

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Client Served

Rating: 5

09/10/2024

As a homeschool parent I appreciate Davies Manor hosting homeschool days. My kids enjoy the hands on learning, the historic house and the animals. The docents do an incredible job teaching the students about pioneer and local history.

kathans Client Served

Rating: 5

02/21/2025

Love their homeschool days! such fun programs and its great to get all the kids together

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/05/2024

I have been involved with Davies for years and their dedication and love of local history is amazing! A truly great group to work with and always something new to learn or see.

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LAS-NfG Advisor

Rating: 5

01/20/2025

As a fundraising coach, it was wonderful to make a site visit to the Davies Manor Association and see how the nonprofit generates multiple streams of revenue to sustain its mission. The Board and Staff collaborate to preserve and interpret the oldest home in Shelby County and one of the oldest original structures in Western TN. The story delivered is both nclusive and multi-faceted.

This organization provides another great example of growing leadership from within its own talent: Kat Hansen, Executive Director, began as a volunteer.

Lea Ann Skogsberg
Dollars and Sense for Nonprofit Success
Personal Fundraising Coach
Network for Good/Bonterra

pamela38133 Donor

Rating: 5

09/27/2024

We have enjoyed and supported Davies since we moved to Bartlett 12 years ago. They have fantastic programs for ages and always have something new. My family loved the music series they had last year!

Memphis901 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/18/2024

While many of my Davies Manor experiences have involved field trips with my students (or school visits from the Davies Manor staff and volunteers to our summer camp)*, I’ve enjoyed multiple quilt shows, teas, a tomato festival, a concert, a couple weddings, and other special events. Every experience has been well planned and run, entertaining, and informative. It’s a beautiful place to visit and I adore the goats and donkey.
*If you’re a teacher or if you home school, plan a visit to Davies. They have a wide variety of activities available for different ages and ability levels and have been wonderful when accommodating for my student with sensory disabilities.

lisa76rhhbhl Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/13/2024

Awesome place to come and learn about rural history of Shelby County. Docents are knowledgeable about the history of Memphis and Bartlett.

katrina1234 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/10/2024

I started out here as an intern and I just kept coming back. I love the people I work with, the artifacts, the grounds, the historic house (which I have called my house to several people including my thoroughly confused grandmother), and I really love not just what we do now but the possibility of what can be done in the future too.

chrism234 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/10/2024

The are a grounds are amazing and the animals are really cool!

CyndyO Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/05/2024

I love this historic site with all the wonderful old buildings, right in the middle of a safe city, Bartlett, TN to tour with a knowledgeable docent to tell you all about the manor house and grounds. Outside self guided tour of the grounds. Be sure to come bearing gifts such as an apple or carrot for George the donkey and the 5 adorable goats like evergreens that you have recently pruned. The chickens and Roosters are lovely too and one very handsome rooster named Elvis will crow for you.

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