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The main house, built in 1892 in the Queen
Anne style, and now home to BRI's offices and the
Hinkle-Garton Farmstead museum.
Background
Distinctive both for its architectural style as well as its historical
significance in Monroe County, the
application to list the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead on the National Register
of Historic Places was approved in 2007. The farmstead is comprised of over
11 acres as well as two homes, four farm outbuildings, and extensive
grounds. Details of the property can be seen
here. The farmstead was donated to BRI by Daisy Garton,
a long-time resident of Bloomington who had grown up on the farm, her family
homestead, in the early 1900's. For more information about Daisy and her
farmstead, please click here.
Current Exhibit at the Museum
We are excited to host a new exhibit entitled "Let's Save It": BRI
and Historic Preservation in Bloomington through the Memories of Rosemary
Miller. The exhibit chronicles the history of the local preservation
movement which led to the founding of Bloomington Restorations, Inc., and
honors Miller’s involvement in those early days. Fascinating stories and
colorful photos tell about the important “saves” of prominent Bloomington
landmarks -- the Monroe County Courthouse, Paris Dunning House, and Morgan
House, to name a few.
The exhibit is free and will be open to the public during the farmstead's
monthly open house, including Saturday, July 25, 2009, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Current Facility Rentals
The farmstead is a popular place for facility rental for one-time and
on-going events. We currently have a multiple-week writing class developed
and given by Michelle Henderson. This is similar to the summer writing camp
Michelle held at the farmstead. For more information about this important
summer program, click here. For general
information about facility rental, click
here.
Class with People's University
BRI and the farmstead often hold classes
with People's University. Click here for more
information.
Open House
We have an open house the last Saturday of every month from 1 p.m. to 4
p.m. Please stop by and visit us. Our next open house will be
Saturday, July 25, 2009.
Volunteer Today
We always welcome volunteers. If you're interested in working on the
oral history of the farmstead, contact
Jody Perkins. If you're interested in working on the grounds and
landscaping, contact Michael Bell.
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