The Nicholas Stoltzfus House Barn
In 2006, the NSHPC has formed an Advancement Committee that began raising funds to build a Sweitzer type barn, a barn common in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. This barn would provide a climate controlled building to preserve Stoltzfus artifacts, restroom facilities for visitors, and living quarters for caretakers. Much labor has been donated by Daniel Esh Builders and Riehs Construction.
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Music Festival, and Barn Raising
by Merle Stoltzfus
The Barn Construction Begins May 15, 2011.
After nearly eight years of planning, work has started on a classic Pennsylvania barn replica at the
historic Nicholas Stoltzfus Homestead in Spring Township, Wyomissing. Earthmovers began clearing a
space for the foundation in a limestone field about 50 feet from the 231-year-old homestead.
"It's been a long time coming, but we've finally gotten to a place where we can move ahead,"
said Paul Kurtz, spokesman for the homestead's preservation committee.
"I hope this place (the Stoltzfus house and barn) will be a healing spot
to bring people of faith together in strength."
-- Mose Smucker, Chairman Nicholas Stoltzfus Homestead