The Plan - Use of The Star Barn and its Ancillary Buildings

Agrarian Country is committed to preserving the historical architecture of The Star Barn and its ancillary buildings. The Star Barn will be used as an Agricultural Exhibition Center, promoting agricultural awareness and providing agricultural business seminars and career exploration programs. Additional plans for use of The Star Barn and its ancillary buildings include housing a Heritage Farm Museum, Farm Toy Museum, and Rural Art Exhibition. The center will also be used for seasonal festivals, agricultural-related shows, auctions, dinners, concerts, community theater, etc.

The Plan - Where and When

Feasibility studies were conducted about the use of The Star Barn at its present location. Due to its limited acreage, location near Interstate-283, and being situated near a residential community, it was determined that the current site would not be feasible for carrying out the activities planned for The Star Barn. Therefore, Agrarian Country has tentative plans for The Barn Saver to dismantle the barn and its ancillary buildings and prepare it for its new location (to be announced).

Following is the procedure for relocating The Star Barn and its ancillary buildings:

• A professional architect will prepare architectural drawings, identifying each part and labeling each log and beam.



• The Star Barn and its ancillary buildings will be carefully dismantled and transported to the new site.



• The stone foundation, limestone walls, windows, doors, and silo will be dismantled and transported to the new site.



• The cupolas will be removed intact and individually restored in preparation for transport.



• The giant stars and louvered windows will be braced, kept intact, and moved in one piece.



• When the barn arrives at its new site, it will be rebuilt on a new foundation, faced with the original stone, and reassembled as it was built in 1872.



• Planning is underway for a barn raising festival at its new location, with the aid of the Timber Framers Guild. The Guild would reassemble, raise, and erect the barn using the same techniques that were used in the 1870's. This includes the use of draft horses, mules, and oxen. Detailed plans will be announced. Agrarian Country also plans to hold a food festival at the time of the barn raising.

The Future Site of The Star Barn at Agrarian Country

The future site of The Star Barn at Agrarian Country will be in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is expected that the new site will be announced in the spring of 2008. At that time, we will also announce the schedule for moving and raising of The Star Barn and its ancillary buildings.