We want to encourage all old barn owners to take advantage of the barn workshops that we'll have on Barn Day. We have two barn experts who'll be evaluating two of the barns on the tour that are in need of "help". They'll explain how they analyze a barn's needs and make recommendations to homeowners about restoration. Mason John McSwain will also be available at one barn to explain what was involved when he rebuilt the foundation.
The 1904 picture is of barns on Black Hill. The 18th century barn on the far left is on the tour.
For more information about Barn Day go to phsnh.org.
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While researching the history of the barn on Barker Road (formerly the Woodward-Poors, now Paduca's) that will be on our barn tour June 18th, this document was shared by John Porter, the grandson of the Barkers.
After the Barker barn was struck by lightning in August of 1925 and burned, their neighbors stepped up and collected money, and also offered labor to help them rebuild. The poem that one of them apparently wrote to accompany the donation reflects what neighbors helping neighbors meant.
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If you are interested in Maxfield Parrish, the Parrish Stage Set, or the Plainfield Village Town Hall, be sure to visit the new PHS "Parrish in Plainfield" Facebook page and like/follow it. Information will be posted regarding events, Parrish's relationship with Plainfield, and the ongoing repairs and maintenance on the Parrish Stage Set and Plainfield Town Hall.
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Artist Maxfield Parrish was a resident of Plainfield, NH for 68 years and a member of the Cornish Art Colony. In 1916, Parrish to designed and painted a stage set for the Town Hall that still exists t...
Anyone recognize the man, or the house? The photos says "Glenn with Spot pulling dump rake".
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