Our Premier Museums and Educational Sites
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See the Barrington
Blacksmith in ACTION!
Every Saturday - Noon to 5:00 p.m.,
starting February 20th and continuing every
Saturday till August 14th.
Stop by for special demonstations and
view the craft of the Blacksmith.
February - Metal Roses
March - Fireplace Pokers
April - Small Garden Tools
May - Sturdy Key Chains, Made the right way!
June - Turn-of-the-century (1900) Kitchen Trivets
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The Applebee House
Built by Gilbert A. Applebee in 1889 on the site of an earlier home thst burned in 1888. The elaborate porch and conservatory were restored in 1988. The first floor has been restored as a complete turn-of-the-century living quarters museum.
Guided tours are available by calling 847.381.1730.
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the Applebee House |
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The Barrington Area
Historical Society's Mission:
Keeping Community History Alive
Through Preservation and Education.
Seen in this photo, Michael Harkins as he teaches 3rd and 4th grade students in the Great Hall from the spring of 2006.
We customize our tours to the educational needs of the students. Teachers can call our office with their requirements for their class and we will do our best to meet them. Choose from, or include all of our Premier Museums and Educational Sites: Little Applebee One-Room School House; the Applebee House Tour; Blacksmith Tool Exhibit; Creet Carriage and Agricultural Implement Exhibit; and Smithsonian Institution and National Endowment for the Humanities Exhibits in our Great Hall; Photographic Exhibit of Barrington in our Archival Room; Society Store located in the Donlea-Kincaid House; and our exciting, working Blacksmith Shop.
Call our office for your customized guided tour: 847.381.1730.
Click On The Links Below To Read More About . . .
The Applebee House
Little Applebee One-Room School House
The Barrington Blacksmith Shop
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The Donlea-Kincaid House
This folk Victorian style house was built in 1898 for Mrs. Patrick Donlea. This house is an excellent example of the vernacular architectural style from the late victorian period, typical of the Barrington area. Visit our Society Store in the first floor of the Donlea-Kincaid House. Click Here To Read More About The Donlea-Kincaid House |
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Our New Location
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Lighting the way from
the past to the future.
The Barrington Area Historical Society
greatly appreciates the diversified
funding support it receives which
makes possible these wonderful
museums and educational sites.
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