Christina Volpe pours her heart into the Barnes, and she commit her diligent research to writing in her book, "The Barnes Museum and Homestead." Mike Allen interviewed Christina about her book in Episode 191 of the Amazing Tales About History podcast.

Smile, you're on camera! When we say that every dollar we raise goes to the Barnes, we mean it! Proceeds from the annual wine tasting and the dinner raffle purchased Maximum Security security cameras to keep the Barnes safe and sound 24/7. 

Have you ever attended a History Pints at Kinsmen? Well, you should! The Friends invested in technology to empower these top-notch talks about local lore. Check out the Barnes' website for their event calendar!

The family room’s player piano sat for decades, inoperable. After a significant overhaul, the Barnes is once again filled with the soft sounds of music from this technological wonder.    This piano is a must see (and hear) during tours!

The white stone paths at the Barnes are a century-old feature of the property, and are now adorned with fresh, sturdy rose arbors up which flowers may climb. Please treat the grounds like a micro-park, come anytime and enjoy!

There are numerous pictures of the the Barnes family enjoying their garden. We fundraise to maintain the garden’s original features, improve usability for present needs, and to revive long-lost attributes relegated to history. 

Chris joined the Friends after completing his Eagle Scout project at the Barnes in 2015, and has been President since 2022.

Brenda led the Friends as President from 2014 to 2022 and has been Vice President since 2022.