An upcoming two-day event will offer community members a chance to learn about and tour historic farmsteads of Douglas County.
Barn Fest will be hosted by the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 9.
“This unique, free event aims to highlight the beauty and stories held within the historic farmsteads of Douglas County, and connect and convene property owners, students, contractors, and enthusiasts interested in the preservation of these places and stories,” according to a news release about the event.
Barn Fest is free to attend, but registration is required for either or both days because spots are limited. Register via the form at this link.
Day one of the event will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at the Lecompton Community Pride Building, 620 E. Woodson Ave. It will feature speakers discussing rural architecture and historic resources, preservation, local history and more. From 3:45 to 5 p.m., there will be an optional tour of the Territorial Capital Museum, according to the release.
Day two will offer attendees a chance to tour five stops from 9 am. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Those in attendance will meet at the Lecompton Community Pride Building and carpool from there.
Among stops on the tour are the Winter School, a restored schoolhouse outside Lecompton, and Grover Barn, which was a stop on the Underground Railroad, in Lawrence.
Lunch will not be provided, so plan ahead. Hosts also encourage people to bring a lawn chair or blanket if they want to picnic outside on day two.
See the complete schedule of events for both days and more details at this link.
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