Memphis Destination Planning Guide 2009 - (Page 10) 901-523-9782 a. sChwaB’s drY goods store Need a shovel? Aisle four. Voodoo candle? Over there, by the spatulas. Pair of size XXXXL underwear? Walk this way. Part department store, part history museum, this Beale Street landmark has been in business since 1876, and their motto, “If you can’t find it at Schwab’s, you don’t need it” is as true now as it was then. No wonder local grade schools still organize field trips here. • Open Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Sundays elMwood CeMeterY www.elmwood–cemetery.org | 901-774-3212 Cemeteries, by definition, are historical places, but with 20 different Civil War generals and veterans from the Revolutionary War, Elmwood’s claim to ‘historic’ is a tad stronger than most. But while history is the main draw, the cemetery’s natural beauty leaves an even more lasting mark. Bring a picnic, take a walk and relax in the unique blend of nature, art and history at the Elmwood Cemetery. • Guided walking tours are available with advance notice • Suggested Tour Time: 30 minutes–1 hour davies Manor plantation www.daviesmanorplantation.org | 901-386-0715 Long gone are the days when folks bought one house and never left, birthing and raising generations within its walls. Today, folks flip real estate like burgers on Labor Day. That’s what makes the Davies Manor House all the more impressive. Located on a 640acre Revolutionary War land grant, the Davies Manor gives new meaning to the phrase this old house, as the Davies family owned the building for more than 100 years. • Suggested Tour Time: 1 hour cemetery elmwood viCtorian village www.victorianvillageinc.org | 901-523-0223 Visit this neighborhood of house museums, churches and residences with great examples of 19th century architecture located in Downtown Memphis. Memphis’ Victorian Village is comprised of a row of homes that was built on what was the outskirts of Memphis throughout the mid 1800’s. There are 21 homes and churches listed on the National Register of Historic Places within a four block radius. Take a stroll and relive the days of the Victorian era. gardens, art, Metal and More: MeMphis MuseuMs dixon gallerY www.dixon.org | 901-761-5250 Break away from the hustle of city life and enjoy a relaxing stroll through the 17-acre English wood at Dixon Gardens. The Dixon Gallery—former home of cotton tycoon Hugo Dixon—boasts a vast collection (some 2,000 paintings) of French and American impressionist and post-impressionist works. Artists who have donned the walls of the Dixon include names like Degot and Rodin. Visitors should call ahead to see what’s on tap. Annual events that are a must include the pottery show and sale, wildflower plant sale and one of Memphis’ largest Easter egg hunts. • Guides available with advance reservations • Suggested Tour Time: 2 hours 10 http://www.elmwoodcemetery.org/ http://www.daviesmanorplantation.org http://www.victorianvillageinc.org http://www.dixon.org
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