Barker Mansion News

The French Room In this feature, Nichole Sheaffer of Terrawood Design, who led the restoration of the French Room, writes about its fascinating history and

Travel Trunks of the mansion  In this month’s feature, Michele Gustin, Program & Operations Manager at The Barker Mansion, writes about one of her favorite

The History and Practice of refinishing fine wood floors  In this feature, Chris Grohs of Terrawood Design & Custom Wood Craft, whose craftmanship is restoring

A portrait of Catherine barker hickox  In this feature, Sarane Hickox Ross reflects on the portrait artist Elizabeth Shoumatoff (1888-1980), one of whose paintings is

Christmas Traditions From The Gilded Age “Happy Holidays, Fellow History Lovers!” When we think about the holiday season, certain festive images spring to mind: Christmas