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2010 Annual Meeting

john — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:12:22 +0000

Come to Chester County for this year’s Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of PA’s annual meeting and historic barn tour. This is a two-day event scheduled for June 18th and 19th, beginning with a special evening touring an historic barn, the Abiah Taylor barn, owned by HBFF of PA member John Milner, AIA, a renowned historic preservation architect. This tour, which will begin at 5:30 p.m., will be followed by a delicious barbeque dinner in a scrumptious location, the historic Georgia Farm (listed on the national register as the Carter Worth house and farm) located on the Stroud Preserve of the Natural Lands Trust, near West Chester As we enjoy dessert, we will be treated to a program by HBFF of PA director Robert Ensminger who will share his findings on the migration of the Pennsylvania barn and reflect on his research that has taken him across the Atlantic Ocean on the historic trail of these wonderful barns’ origins. HBFF will hold its annual business meeting and election of directors, and close out the evening discussing the history of the Georgia Farm which is on the National Register.

Saturday will be devoted to touring five historic barns in southern Chester County, along with lunch at the London Grove Friends Meeting House and visiting the Penn oak tree. Saturday’s schedule begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at approximately 3 p.m.

Reservations are required to participate in either or in both days’ events. CLICK HERE to download a registration form. Registrations and payments must be received before June 1, 2010. Saturday’s tour will be limited based on available seating so register early to save a place on the bus. Please mail registration form and payment to HBFF of PA, c/o Sheila Miller, President, 80 Witman Road, Womelsdorf, PA 19567. Agendas, directions and motel information will be provided to those who register for the tour.

Historic Gettysburg Adams County hosts HBFF of PA’s First Annual Meeting

sheila — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:44:24 +0000

The Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania held its first annual meeting on June 7, 2009 in historic Gettysburg. The day included a business meeting and a tour of historic barns on the Gettysburg battlefield. Historic Gettysburg Adams County, a non-profit organization under the leadership of HBFF of PA member Curt Musselman, hosted the event at their historic headquarters, the Grand Army of the Republic Hall.

“We greatly appreciate all of the assistance that Historic Gettysburg Adams County volunteers provided in making this a successful day,” said HBFF of PA President Sheila Miller. “I also want to recognize the outstanding work of HBFF of PA directors Robert Ensminger and Greg Huber who helped Curt in planning the tour and preparing the booklet on the four battlefield barns that highlighted the afternoon —- the McPherson barn, McClean barn, Sarah Patterson barn, and Culp barn.”

“We were guided through the three National Park Service–owned barns and one privately-owned barn by renowned experts Bob Ensminger and Greg Huber,” noted Miller. HGAC’s Curt Musselman provided information about each barn and its involvement in the historic battle of Gettysburg. (Copies of the Gettysburg barn tour booklet are available for $5 by contacting HBFF of PA )

The Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of PA also held its first election of a fifteen- member Board of Directors: Darwin Braund, State College, 1-year term; Priscilla DeLeon, Bethlehem, 2-year term; Patrick Donmoyer, Kutztown, 1-year term; Robert Ensminger, Bethlehem, 3-year term; Melissa Evans, Goshen, NY, 3-year term; Janice Graver, Bath, 2-year term; John Hackman, Womelsdorf, 3-year term; Jim Hoy, Reading, 3-year term; Greg Huber, Macungie, 3-year term; Jim Lewars, Reading, 2-year term; Jeffrey Marshall, Doylestown, 2-year term; Sheila Miller, Womelsdorf, 1-year term; Rob Reynolds, Kutztown, 2-year term; Ken Sandri, East Stroudsburg, 1-year term; and Eugene Wingert, St. Thomas, 1-year term. Biographies inside. Officers elected are: Sheila Miller, president; Greg Huber, vice president; Ken Sandri, secretary; and Jan Graver, treasurer.

More than 50 people were in attendance from across Pennsylvania. Next year’s annual meeting will be held in Chester County in June 2010.

First Annual Meeting

john — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:23:51 +0000

Culp Barn

An exciting tour of historic Gettysburg Battlefield barns is in store for you at the Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of PA’s first annual meeting. We will be partnering with Historic Gettysburg Adams County – HGAC in planning a memorable day on

Sunday, June 7th.

We will be meeting for a morning business session at the restored Grand Army of the Republic Hall, where we will hear from HGAC President Curt Musselman about their group’s Barn Preservation Project, see a local barn renovation display, and have a delightful lunch. Election of the HBFF of PA’s first official Board of Directors will take place prior to an afternoon of touring three historic barns on National Park Service Property and one privately-owned battlefield barn. Robert Ensminger and Greg Huber will be our talented tour guides, along with Curt Musselman. Seating is limited so sign up today. Click Here for more information and a registration brochure.