Last March, at the annual HCH Conference, the Executive Committee voted to support a request from the Jacobsburg Historical Society (JHS) for funds to renovate a section of their barn complex. This project is to create space for their expanding Early American Craft program. A donation of $2500.00 was approved and a previous donation of $500.00 was to be applied as well. For many years, JHS has offered a rifle building class. The classes soon reached their maximum and are now offered twice a year to accommodate the volume of students. Three years ago, the HCH offered to teach and sponsor a horn class as part of the JHS craft program. The powder horn class is now at full capacity. Last year a leather class was added and due to the lack of space, it is held at a remote location. The Board of Directors at JHS realized that additional space was needed. The barn complex (used for storage) was the least expensive and most logical choice. Support was sought from the CLA, KRA, HCH, Embassy Bank, Northhampton County and several private donations, all graciously supported the renovation project. Three rooms are involved. One will be a 20’X 24’ space for the classes. Another room will be a bathroom and tool and storage area. The third will be a utility room. The permit process is now underway and it is hoped that construction will start this fall. Many of our guild members are familiar with Jacobsburg which is now the location of our annual summer picnic. The event is held in the garden of the J.J. Henry Mansion. Our members are offered tours of the house as well as a visit to the Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum and the Nicholas Hawk gun shop. This is the site of the Bolton Gun Works that was built in 1812 by the Henry family. Today it is 30+ acres of beautiful, rural Pennsylvania. Our summer picnic takes place the Friday evening of Dixon’s Gun Makers Fair which is only 45 min. away. Our summer event is a great opportunity for the members, their friends and families to gather together and socialize. For more information about the Jacobsburg Historical Society, visit www.jacobsburg.org. Sincerely, Frank Willis JM

Scott Morrison at the 2010 HCH Dinner at Jacobsburg.

The Barn Complex at Jacobsburg.