Barnes Foundation Newsletter: Spring 2013
Here is our Spring 2013 newsletter! [scribd id=143471830 key=key-261g5fxzand26wha8u2z mode=scroll]
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Copies of “Wicked Syracuse” Available for Purchase
Earlier this summer, author Neil K. MacMillan visited the Barnes Mansion to talk about his book, Wicked Syracuse, A History of Sin in Salt City. MacMillan also signed copies of the book for those in...
View ArticleRecent Foundation Board Changes
The George and Rebecca Barnes Foundation announces the following recent changes among its board: Welcome new board members: Dr. Daniel Ward, Allison Grimes and Don Radke. Farewell to two board members:...
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New Sign Graces Barnes-Hiscock Mansion Lawn [PHOTO]
The Barnes Foundation has a new sign! Take a look: Thanks to donations from Donna Flook & Linda Emmi, special effort by Cathy Gadley, the Sign Lady and some extraordinary work by our volunteers,...
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Barnes Foundation Awarded NPS Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Grant
We are pleased and excited to announce our first national grant award! The National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program has accepted our application for a $10,000 matching...
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Barnes Mansion featured on new NYS Underground Railroad Map
The Barnes Hiscock Mansion is featured on a newly released online interactive New York State Underground Railroad (UGRR) Map. The map highlights UGRR and Abolitionist sites, programs and tours that are...
View ArticleKaren Howe to receive PACNY award at May 22 ceremony
Congratulations to Karen Howe, who will be honored by the Preservation Association of Central New York (PACNY) during its 2014 Awards Ceremony! Well wishers are invited to attend the ceremony on May...
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Barnes Foundation announces first Executive Director
The George & Rebecca Barnes Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce our first Executive Director, Kristen Earle. Her new post officially begins on August 11, but she’s already getting...
View ArticleBarnes-Hiscock Mansion featured in Syracuse NewTimes
The Barnes-Hiscock Mansion is the subject of a story in the current edition of the Syracuse NewTimes newspaper! The article is available online, or you can pick up a free copy at hundreds of retail...
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The Reverend Samuel May Event
George & Rebecca Barnes Foundation Presents an entertaining and educational event in recognition of Black History Month The Reverend Samuel May, Minister, Reformer, and Abolitionist A Living...
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