Inside the effort to save Hoosier barns
Historians believe hundreds of thousands of Indiana barns have disappeared over the last century. Of those that remain, many are in need of costly repairs. By Greg Weaver, Free Press Indiana July 9, 2026


Join us for our 2026 Annual Forum and Meeting, Saturday, July 18
The 2026 Indiana Barn Foundation Forum and Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at The Lawrence Restaurant + Events, 150 McCutcheon Dr, West Lafayette, Indiana. The Lawrence is the latest restaurant creation of the Cunningham Restaurant Group. This unique destination brings a beautifully restored 1930s barn to life, offering guests a sense of history, community, and fresh, seasonal cuisine. The barn was donated to the Purdue Research Fou


Indiana Barns: Settlement, Imprint and Evolution
IBF board member and barn expert Duncan Campbell gave this presentation about common Indiana barn styles at the 2025 annual meeting of...


Join in this limited-time match opportunity, our "Match for Mauri" Campaign
Mauri Williamson Imagine Indiana's lush countryside, where historic Hoosier barns stand as reminders of our agricultural heritage and the...


The Indiana Barn Foundation welcomes Christine Page as Executive Director!
Indiana Barn Foundation presents our new Executive Director, Christine Page! Christine Page brings 16 years of nonprofit leadership...


The Littleton-Kingen Round Barn Repair Story
In November 2023, Indiana's largest round barn was significantly damaged by a tornado. This is the story of how the owner, Gary Kingen,...


Practical Barn Stewardship Part 3
Part 3 of the Rick Collins presentation is from the Indiana Barn Foundation annual meeting held on July 15th, 2023 at the Rustic Barn at...


Practical Barn Stewardship Part 2
Part 2 of the Rick Collins presentation is from the Indiana Barn Foundation annual meeting held on July 15th, 2023 at the Rustic Barn at...


Practical Barn Stewardship
How Everyday People Can Help Save and Preserve Their Barns and Timber Frame Structures - by Rick Collins Part 1 of the Rick Collins...


Saving Heritage Barns
This online booket was made available by The Barn Believers Community Project Fund of Michigan














