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Dutch Barn Preservation Society
Dedicated
to the Study and Preservation Events
& Tours Coming Up Board Meeting
Meet at the Van Hoesen, Rt. 66, Hudson, NY 10:30 am OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS & GUESTS Will include Tour and Lunch (BYO) AGENDA
Directions or Questions - call Keith (518) 438-835 PAST EVENT National Barn Alliance Join the Barnraising –Timber Frame Workshops The National Barn Alliance will be holding a workshop and tour to highlight barn preservation and survey activities around the country and to map out a strategy for continued outreach supporting nationwide efforts to document, protect and preserve historic barns and other historic rural resources. On Friday, April 20th the National Barn Alliance invites current members and those interested in historic barns to attend its Annual Meeting. There will be an overview of 2006 Accomplishments, including reports by individual state representatives, and a discussion of goals for 2007 and the location of our 2008 meeting. In addition a new Board will be elected. Saturday, April 21st will be a full agenda of nationally-known speakers with a focus on the barns of upstate New York. Barn survey work, adaptive reuse of barns, the history of Dutch barns in New York State and many other topics will be covered. The day will end with two panels offering insights on the various ways to establish a barn preservation organization in your area. On Sunday, April 22nd the Dutch Barn Preservation Society will conduct a bus tour of four important barns in the Albany area. The tour includes lunch at the Mabee Farm. Our Mission: The National Barn Alliance works to save and protect America's historic barns. We encourage the documentation, through surveys and photography, of historic barns and other rural structures. We encourage and support the creation of statewide and local barn preservation organizations and programs. We facilitate the sharing of information on barns, their history and their maintenance. Contact:
Rod Scott Contact
for DBPS: Keith Cramer |
