Event:		Alert: FOURTH WINTER-SPRING EDUCATION PROGRAM: Restoring 100-Year-Old Farmhouse Windows  [Details]  [More Events]
Date:		Sun 20 May 2012
Description:		During this, the 25th year of the historical society, the Rentschler Farm windows were professionally restored. It has been a long process working on 24 windows! Jeffrey Weatherford, whose Tecumseh business is Preservation by Design, is an architectural conservator and historic preservation consultant. He will present a Power Point program showing the planning, the process, and the results. Learn what was done to preserve the Rentschler windows, what options are available for your windows, and how to decide when restoration is wiser than replacement. Chris Schmidt, licensed builder and master carpenter will assist in the presentation. The restoration project, the cost of which was underwritten by the City of Saline, is the joint effort of Jeffrey Weatherford and Chris Schmidt. Everyone is invited and encouraged attend, as well as to enjoy the farm at the beginning of another season. The animals will be back at the farm for the summer. On this Sunday only, the museum will be open for tours an hour after the conclusion of the program: 3:30-4:30, so you can see for yourself the end result of this project. The program is free and light refreshments will be served.

US 12 HERITAGE TRAIL STATEWIDE GARAGE SALE Rentschler Farm will be part of this sale and we are renting booth spaces. For an information sheet and registration form, visit this link Fill it out and send a check to the address on the bottom of the page.

YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS:

CONGRATULATIONS TO DOWNTOWN SALINE!, recently designated a MAIN STREET COMMUNITY. One of the greatest benefits of ‘Main Street’ is how it can bring people together for a common purpose….that is, to build a better community. Navigate to Down Town Saline for up to date information.

NEW WITHIN THE PAST YEAR:

A visit to Rentschler Farm is an official National Passport Stop. For information, see National Passport Stamp Program. Passports and stamps are available in the Rentschler Farm Gift Shop. Hours: Saturdays between 11:00-3:00.

STILL AVAILABLE:

Historical Washtenaw Area Attractions. Click here to see a beautiful, full-color 3 ½” x 8 ½” brochure featuring photos and information on each of our 27 historic county member organizations. The reverse side of the brochure unfolds to display a 17” x 22” map of Washtenaw County showing the location and address of each museum, library, and attraction. A free copy can also be picked up at the Rentschler Farm or at the Saline Railroad Depot Museum.

OUR MUSEUMS:

You can very quickly become acquainted with our two museums by visiting Saline Railroad Depot Museum and Rentschler Farm Museum.

NEWSLETTERS:

To read our current newsletter, as well as past issues, follow this link

WANTED:

LOCAL HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS: Let us scan your family photos for our archives, especially if you can supply the name of the subjects. All photos can be returned to you, the owner. Call the society office for an appointment: 734-944-0442 .

HISTORY OF SALINE:

Many of our readers come to our website looking for information on the history of our town and our area. With that in mind, for a detailed article see History of Saline.

WEBSITE UPDATES:

Our website is constantly being updated. Please check here often for fresh news and additional articles of historic interest. Feel free to contact us if you have suggestions, want to ask a question about Saline history, or wish to share a comment or opinion about the work of the Saline Area Historical Society.

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