TREDYFFRIN TWP. —Two decades of hard work and determination culminates Sunday, April 3, when the Jones Barn Living History Center in Tredyffrin Township opens to the public.
An open house is set for 1 to 3 p.m. at the center located at 279 Adams Drive in the Chesterbook development.
The 230-year barn was originally built in Berwyn. When it started to crumble, the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust, a nonprofit agency, stepped in.
The barn was relocated next to the Duportail House, which was built in 1740 and is used as a wedding venue.
The Jones Barn project is led by Pattye Benson, president of the trust, who said the museum provides a living history of the area. The barn is reminscent of the English Lake District architecture, according to trust’s website.
“A tour of the Living History Center brings eighteenth century history and farming to life for its visitors,” Bensons said.
The project involved fundraising and reconstruction. The barn was originally owned by the Eadeh family.
The reconstruction project utilized historic materials, including its original red siding. The barn was rebuilt with lumber from Fritz Lumber Yard in Berwyn.
A highlight of the center is the expansive vintage farm equipment display, including over 30 antique tools and pieces of equipment gifted by Fred and Lura Wampler of Wayne.
The museum is free of charge, and will be open 1 to 3 p.m. on Sundays from April through October.