At the Dreibelbis Farm, work is truly never done. We take on a variety of projects each year where teams of volunteers work together to preserve the historic features of the property and to provide facility upgrades.
- New Self-Composting Toilet
A big need at the Dreibelbis Farm has been restroom facilities to allow for events with larger crowds. Because there is currently no running water at the site, options for a cost-effective facility were limited.… Read more: New Self-Composting Toilet - Painting the Milk House
Thanks to the Miller brothers – Lester, Richard and Bob – who volunteered their time to give the Milk House some new lumber and a fresh coat of paint. Scroll down to see the surprising… Read more: Painting the Milk House - Replacing the Barn Roof
As a result of Superstorm Sandy, the old barn roof (dating back to 1908) was irreparably damaged and needed to be replaced. A hardy group of volunteers worked tirelessly in excessive heat to put on… Read more: Replacing the Barn Roof - Spring Garden
In Spring 2016, volunteers began building a brand new kitchen garden behind the house! With guidance from Karen Mohn, the group planted a period-specific vegetable garden behind the farmhouse. Included were whole beans, bush beans,… Read more: Spring Garden - Restoring the Farm
Through the generous support of community members and extended family, the DFHS has been able to undertake many projects at the farm, including reconstructing the white picket fence, repointing the ice house, repairing and painting… Read more: Restoring the Farm