Projects

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. Under the direction of Mark Dreibelbis, volunteers worked to construct a new self-composting toilet facility. The design is both environmentally […]

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 discovery they made within its walls!

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 a new roof!

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, melons, pumpkins, turnips, beets, squash, ground cherries. The plants are heirloom varieties from the late 19th century obtained from the

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 the barn doors, painting the shutters and exterior trim of the house, cataloguing many of the items in the house,