Barnard Station

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Barnard Station's logo was designed by illustrator Ann Bedrick. Click here to learn more about Ann.

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Barnard Station - Home of Eusebius and Sarah Barnard

This historic farm in rural Chester County, Pennsylvania was once the home of Eusebius and Sarah Barnard in the 1800s. As Quakers they upheld the ideals of simplicity, truth, equality, and community. As abolitionists, the Barnard family opened their home to freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. Eusebius Barnard, a progressive community leader, was involved in the founding of Longwood Progressive Meeting as well as a signer of the petition for the formation of Pocopson Township.

Friends of Barnard Station is excited to begin the journey of creating a new Heritage Center at the Barnard House. This Heritage Center will focus on the abolitionist movement and local area history preserving the integrity of the house and fostering greater appreciation of the role Pocopson Township played in American History. It is a story of heroism in a time of national strife.

UPDATE - 2025 Projects Planned
During the winter, the 1829 parlor will be painted using original colors identified in the Preservation Plan. The missing ceiling in the dining room will be replaced and peeling paint scraped off the walls. An enclosure will be built where the original servants staircase was located in kitchen, restoring the 1850s look of the area. Electrical wiring will be upgraded on the first floor. The four main rooms currently has no electrical service. Grant applications will be submitted to complete restoration of 1841 parlor.

The 2025 Open House schedule will be posted in the Spring.

UPDATE - 2024 Projects Completed
Our special order of antique white oak flooring has been installed in the rear rooms of the house. These floors are a better match to the original flooring in the adjacent front rooms.

Repairs have been completed in the original 1829 parlor in preparation for painting in 2025. These include removing modern duct work, closet and walls; replacing missing sections of the floor; and repairing cracks in the plaster. Sections of chair rail, window and door casings, and interior doors and hardware had been removed during 20th century renovations. Using surviving original examples within the rooms as templates, reproduction 19th century moldings were ordered and installed.

A new outdoor kiosk was built and installed. For details on restoration work completed click here.

UPDATE - Designer Renderings of two of the Circa 1829 Spaces
Want to see our vision of a restored Eusebius Barnard House? A graphic artist has provided samples of what two of the completed rooms might look like. Click here to see images.