Twinsburg Historical Society Launches "Non-Event" Fundraiser To Save Historic Freeman Barn

The Twinsburg Historical Society is asking the community to help preserve a piece of local history without ever leaving the couch. The nonprofit has launched its "Barn Painting Fundraiser," a campaign built around what organizers call a "non event event," meaning supporters can contribute from home in their comfiest clothes rather than showing up to volunteer in work gear. Why The Freeman Barn Needs Help The Freeman Barn requires maintenance to preserve its heritage, and the Historical Society relies on the structure to host many of its events and programs throughout the year. Organizers say the fundraiser will cover the $50,000 needed to recoat the barn's metal roof and repaint its exterior. That work includes preserving the barn's iconic "Mail Pouch" tobacco advertisement, a familiar sight along Darrow Road. How To Donate Supporters have two ways to give. Donations can be made through PayPal by scanning a QR code on the group's flyer, or by mailing a check to Twinsburg Historical Society, 8996 Darrow Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087. Donations begin being accepted on June 20, 2026, and will continue until the group reaches its goal. An anonymous "Super Donor" has pledged to match all donations up to $10,000, effectively doubling the impact of early gifts. Donation Levels Givers can choose from several named donation tiers: $25 Helper $50 Laborer $100 Painter $250 Barn VIP $500 Lift Operator $1,000 Foreman $2,000+ Barn CEO About The Historical Society The Twinsburg Historical Society aims to inspire the community by collecting, preserving and exhibiting artifacts from the city's past while fostering connections to people and ideas. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and officials note that all donations are tax deductible. The group closes its appeal with a quote from historian David P. Thelen, who said, "The challenge of history is to recover the past and introduce it to the present."