Zoeteman/Vogelaar barn - And now for the rest of the story

Zoeteman/Vogelaar barn on the move Feb. 2, 2014
C. Davis photos

Susan Vogelaar

After surviving an amazing trip, the Zoeteman/Vogelaar barn move was successful and now it sits on a new foundation out at Heritage Acres Farm Museum. The project continues as the barn interior now has to be renovated so the space can be utilized for museum displays. The barn roof will be the first part of the renovation project and once that is completed the interior walls will be fixed and the lower and upper floors will be prepared for displays. There is a lot of work yet to do but again individuals have stepped forward to help with the actual work and others have generously donated to buy the materials.

Zoeteman/Vogelaar barn, Feb. 2014

Fundraising continues to ensure the completion of the project which will include a detailed history of the barn. Anyone with any knowledge of the building of the barn is asked to contact the director of Heritage Acres so that a historical display can be added to the information already gathered.


Corporate and individual volunteers donated their time and money to help with the move. ATB Financial is sponsoring an evening to recognize those individuals and companies. On October 11 there will be a Heritage Acres Harvest Gala at the Pincher Creek Community Hall. The committee is busy gathering silent and live auctions items. A delicious harvest dinner will be served followed by entertainment by Connie Kaldor, a three time Juno award winner. Tickets are available at Pincher Office Products and Blackburn Jewellers. This evening will be a harvest celebration of a community project acknowledging those who continue to support our local heritage.

Connie Kaldor
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*corrected for accuracy