Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our goal in 2024! The Daly Mansion is excited to be a part of Bitterroot Gives for another year and and working towards the development of a new restoration project!
The goal of the Restore & Refresh Project is to enhance ongoing restoration efforts by combining targeted preservation work with essential upgrades to maintain the historic integrity of the Daly Mansion. Restoration and ongoing maintenance remain essential to preserving this landmark, and this project specifically focuses on acquiring specialized supplies and equipment to support long-term preservation goals.
Anticipated projects and costs include:
Cost of refinishing wooden floors on first floor *FUNDED*
– Thank you to the Rapp Family Foundation for being the first to support this project!
Purchase of Kubota Tractor Bucket (for tree and grounds care): $1,599.00
Interior Paint to repair interior walls ($28.00 x 6 gallons): $200.00
Sink Repair & Restoration (refinishing, reglazing): $1,500.00
Professional outside signage (weatherproof/laminate) for outbuilding exhibits: $3,000.00
Replacement Memorial Signs on our Trees: $3,000.00
Archival Boxes (20+): $500.00
And More!
Donations made to the Mansion during Bitterroot Gives 2025 will help us raise the funds for these restoration efforts. The projects accomplished with funds raised will go far in continuing our mission to maintain and restore this piece of Montana history!
Visit the Mansion’s Bitterroot Gives profile to make a donation: https://www.missoulagives.org/organizations/daly-mansion
