Tredyffrin Historic Preservation TrustHistoric Roadside Objects of Lower Merion
The restoration, preservation and protection of historic roadside objects of Lower Merion.
  • Christian Busch, Leonard Gutekunst - Guest Lecturers
  • Thursday, November 10, 7PM Reception, 7:30PM Lecture, $15
  • Duportail House 297 Adams Dr Chesterbrook, PA
  • Payment in cash or personal check at the door or to use credit card, click the lecture link under 'events' on the rightside of this page.

    • Nathan Pawlings House, Malvern -- Featured on 5th Annual Historic House Tour

    The Trust is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 2002 in response to the threat to demolish the historic eighteenth century Jones Log Barn. The Trust's mission is to preserve and protect historic and cultural resources in Tredyffrin Township for the benefit of present and future generations and to educate the public about the preservation and protection of historic and cultural settings.

    A major attraction planned for Tredyffrin Township is the Jones Log Barn Living History Center at DuPortail in Chesterbrook. This home served as Quarters for General Louis Lebeque DuPortail, George Washington's chief military engineer during the Valley Forge encampment (1777-8). This location places the Log Barn near another historic barn and at the site of another Revolutionary War General's Quarters. Phase I of the project which includes the stone foundation walls is complete. The Trust's Captial Campaign for the final phase is now underway. When the project is completed, visitors will experience demonstrations, lectures, community events and children's activities.

    Many opportunities exist for you to help the Trust reach this goal. All proceeds from our In the Mood event, Fall and Spring Lecture series and annual Historic House Tour go to the rebuilding effort of the historic Jones Log Barn as a living history museum.

    The 7th Annual Historic House Tour on Saturday, September 24, 2011 was an enormous success raising over $15,000 toward the final phase of construction of the community's living history museum.

    The following individuals and companies support historic preservation in the community and through their generous sponsorships have made the 7th Annual Historic House Tour possible. The Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust thanks them! List not complete.

    SUPPORTING SPONSORS
    AroundMainLine.com
    Michelle & Michael Kichline
    Main Line Neighbors
    Penn Medicine

    CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
    Golden Valley Farms
    Montessori Children’s House of Valley Forge
    Paul Olson
    Period Architecture, Ltd.

    PATRON SPONSORS
    Jim & Janet Bruce
    BeThereOnline.org
    Cottage Industries
    Michael Heaberg
    Tom Hogan & Victoria Silbey
    State Rep Warren Kampf
    Glenna LaSalle Keene
    Kristen Mayock
    Liz Mercogliano
    MJ Monahan Builders, Inc.
    Pete & Bonnie Motel
    Susan Levin Designs
    Tory Snyder
    Strategic Realty Investments, LLC
    Tredyffrin Township Historical Commission
    Warren Claytor Architects, Inc
    Wise Preservation Planning
    Murph Wysocki


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    The Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust welcomes your support. If you would like to help preserve Tredyffrin's historical resources, please consider volunteering some of your time. See the Volunteer link for details on our current needs. We are also interested in pursuing corporate partnerships for our Jones Log Barn rebuilding efforts. There are many ways that the Trust can use your talents in our expanding organization. Will you consider joining us?

    Contact Pattye Benson, Trust President (610)644-6759 or by email at info@tredyffrinhistory.org

    Mailing Address:
    Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust, PO Box 764, Devon, PA 19333