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 Open House Schedule
The Open House schedule is the 3rd Sunday of each month from May through October from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Dates are May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21 and October 19.

In addition, there will be two special events hosted at Barnard Station in 2025. The first is Town Tours and Village Walks sponsored by the Chester County Planning Commission. Part of this series of events will be held at the Pocopson Township campus on Thursday July 31st between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Guided tours through parts of the township campus, including Barnard Station will be led by FOBS and the Pocopson Township Historical Committee. The event is open to the public and free of charge. For more information visit Town Tours and Village Walks. The second event is the 84th annual Chester County Day House Tour. On Saturday October 4th, both Barnard Station and the Locust Grove Schoolhouse will be open for visitation. This annual event benefits the Chester County Hospital Foundation and tickets are required. More information can be found at Chester County Day.

UPDATE - 2025 Projects Planned
During the rest of the year work will continue on the dining room and kitchen area, specifically repairing the plaster and installing the chair rail molding. The 1829 parlor will be furnished in period furniture and accessories.

UPDATE - 2025 Projects Completed
The 1829 parlor has been painted using original colors identified in the Preservation Plan. The missing ceiling in the dining room is replaced and much of the peeling paint scraped off the walls. An enclosure has been built where the original servants staircase was located in the kitchen, restoring the 1850s look of the area. Electrical wiring was upgraded on the first floor providing electrical service to all rooms. A Grant application was submitted to PHMC to repair the plaster walls and ceiling in the 1841 parlor. We should hear back on the final decision in June. 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.