It’s been two years since three separate fires destroyed two buildings and damaged another at the historic 1812 Homestead. That night, flames lit up the sky as they gutted the farmhouse and barn. Another fire, in the woodshed of the schoolhouse, was extinguished before the … [Read more...] about 1812 Homestead Rebuilding Farmhouse & Barn (PRESS REPUBLICAN)
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1812 Homestead Rising from Ashes (SUN COMMUNITY NEWS)
A pair of projects in the town of Willsboro are seeking to renovate and restore the history of the region. The 1812 Homestead continues to work on rebuilding the barn and home that were destroyed in a fire over a year ago on Aug. 27, 2016. The Homestead, originally settled as a … [Read more...] about 1812 Homestead Rising from Ashes (SUN COMMUNITY NEWS)
Rising from the Ashes: 1812 Homestead to Rebuild (THE SUN)
Like a phoenix, the 1812 Homestead Farm & Museum is rising from the ashes that saw a fire ravage the campus last month. Authorities are treating the Aug. 27 blaze, which destroyed two buildings and damaged several others, as a possible arson. The owners are undeterred … [Read more...] about Rising from the Ashes: 1812 Homestead to Rebuild (THE SUN)
1812 Homestead Asks for Assistance After Fire
The 1812 Homestead is a historic site in Willsboro, NY that is a living farm and museum and offers visitors an educational and hands on experience of life on a 19th century farm. Unfortunately, one week ago tragedy struck and a fire caused massive damage to several of the … [Read more...] about 1812 Homestead Asks for Assistance After Fire
Underground Railroad Experience & Revolutionary War Simulation
After last year's successful Underground Railroad Experience, PMOEC is happy to announce two more historical adventures! Both of these community events will give participants a chance to experience hands-on history guided by Pok-O-MacCready's instructors and local … [Read more...] about Underground Railroad Experience & Revolutionary War Simulation