Barnard Station

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

You can help by making a donation towards the establishment of the Heritage Center. Friends of Barnard Station is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN: 85-3760396.

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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, while preserving the integrity of the house, will focus on the abolitionist movement and local history. Our goal is to foster a greater appreciation of the role Pocopson Township played in American History. It is a story of heroism in a time of national strife.

UPDATE - 2026 Open House Schedule
Barnard Station will be open for free tours on the 3rd Sunday, June through October, from 11am to 1pm. Dates are June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20 and October 18. The Locust Grove Schoolhouse will be open the same time.

UPDATE - 2026 Special Events

. June 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Chester County Town Tours & Village Walks. Click to view brochure.
. June 21, 11am - 1pm America 250 Dare to Declare Event
. September 12, 11am - 4pm Pocopson Founders Day

UPDATE - 2026 Planned Projects
Significant work is planned for 2026. These are already underway with most to be completed before the May open house. For details on restoration work click 2026 Projects Completed.
1. Repair plaster in Gathering Room (funded by PHMC Grant and donations) - completed
2. Complete molding in Kitchen, Dining Room and Hall - completed
3. Apply fiberglass sheets to walls in Kitchen and Dining Room to protect plaster - completed
4. Paint Kitchen, Dining Room and Hall - completed
5. Apply primer coat to Gathering Room -completed
6. Refinish floors in Kitchen, Dining Room, Parlor and Hall

UPDATE - Dairy Barn Garden: Come Meet the Herd
Did you know there is a beautiful, hidden garden right at Barnard Station? Because it sits down the hill at the back of the parking lot, many of our visitors miss it completely! Since this historic site was originally a dairy barn, we want to bring a little bit of the "herd" back. The original cow shed was built in 1856 and held farm animals (3 horses, 2 working oxen, 16 cattle and 6 swine). Come stroll through the garden and meet the herd.