Reduce climate change by turning off electrical items such as lights and computers not in use. Use a programmable thermostat and reduce air conditioning and furnace use.

Homestead Update

A Little Hay is Thrown at the 'One Horse Open Sleigh': - The Questers Gateway Heirlooms #788 Chapter has generously offered funds to restore the mid 1800's cutter (sleigh)! You may have seen the sleigh on display in the horsebarn during our Christmas and Pioneer Winter programs. This small 'one horse open sleigh' is a delight for visitors of all ages; it prompts many discussions on warmth, winter travel, pioneer modes of transportation, courtship, sport and more. These funds will allow for a thorough cleaning, sealing and reupholstering of the cutter (which currently has bare springs for its seat bottom and back!) Look for the 'unveiling' of the revived cutter at our Christmas special event. A special thank you to Bette Turner, Gateway Heirlooms Chapter of Questers, Ab Ives and Beaul's Upholstery for their work on this project.

Virtual Tour brings historic site into the 21st century! A photographic slideshow and informative text about the history of the Homestead can now be enjoyed at www.erca.org by selecting 'John R. Park' from the menu under 'Conservation Areas'. The virtual tour will be valuable to teachers, students, patrons, researchers and more. A special 'thank you' to Don Waffle for volunteering to undertake this task, and for creating a high-quality product.