What's involved with a 'work day' at the Lutze Housebarn??
The Lutze Housebarn is one of the sites featured on a recent Barns of
Wisconsin documentary.
Everyone interested in preserving rural history, wood
working or learning old time skills are invited to participate from 9:30 AM to
4:30 PM.
If you'd like to join in with hands
on-timber framing and stone masonry, we can use your help, no experience required!
Primary areas
for year 2008 include cataloging of artifacts, timber frame structural
repair, door and trim installation, clay nogging, siding, window carpentry, and conclusion of detailed drawings for
National Archives.
Workdays are scheduled for every other Saturday throughout
the year from late March thru early November. Spend quality time and have fun while learning a historically
significant skill in a rural setting. All are welcome, things to do for
the whole family, this is an all ages show!.
For first time volunteers, and for those who prefer to
watch the progress and "old-time" crafts, tours of the 3 ½ story 100 foot long half timbered
structure will be featured along with related demonstrations and stories of the
old timers of the area.
How to prepare for a Housebarn Workday
Wear work
clothes and sturdy shoes or boots, and bring gloves. We can provide tools and materials, along
with training!
If you have safety equipment such as goggles, hearing
protection, hard hat, etc., bring them, if not we will have them for you.
Please "register" in advance, it helps a lot in both our
food and tool planning.
For further information
and registration, please contact volunteer coordinator Kathy
Pearce at phone (920) 451-1134 or email
kpear@centrevillesettlement.com.
Calendar of Workdays and Special Workshops
and Events for 2008.
Note that workdays are every other Saturday. Some events require
pre-registration or may have a fee, please
contact Janet if you need more information.
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Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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5 Workday |
2 Workday |
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4&5
Bake Oven Days |
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Old Fashion Christmas Dinner |
| Maple Tapping Time |
12 Workday |
10 Workday |
7 Workday |
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13 Workday |
11 Workday |
8 Workday
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| Maple Syrup |
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19 Workday |
16 Workday |
TBA Candlelight Dinner |
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| 29 Workdays Start, Timber Hewing |
26 Workdays Start |
24 Workday |
21 Workday |
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27 Workday |
25 Workday |
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30 Workday |
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Workshop Details (2008 Events and
Details TBA)
"Workshops" are one to three day
training and work opportunities. Costs to participants is typically about
$60. We provide noon meal each day.
Internship Details (2008
descriptions and details TBA)
"Internships" are paid positions for
those wanting to work with us for a weeklong learning and doing experience.
All training and tools are provided. Housing and meals can be arranged.
How to get to the Lutze Housebarn
Go west from I-43 exit 137 marked "Cleveland", 3/4 mile to Union Road,
then north .9 miles to the Lutze Housebarn service driveway to your left, just
before you come to the first woods on the right. Phone number at the site
only answered on work days is 920-693-3454.
See map and more directions.
