Twinsburg Historical Society Seeks Donations to Preserve the Historic Freeman Barn

The Twinsburg Historical Society has officially launched the Freeman Barn fundraiser, a “Non-Event Event” designed to raise critical funds for the preservation of one of Northeast Ohio’s historic rural structures. Because this unique campaign allows residents to support the preservation efforts entirely from the comfort of their own homes, community members can skip the work clothes and donate online or by mail. The funds will be directly applied to essential building maintenance, including weatherproofing the structure and safeguarding its historic regional signage. What Is the Financial Goal for the Freeman Barn Fundraiser? The Twinsburg Historical Society has set a total fundraising goal of $50,000 for this campaign. The capital raised during the Freeman Barn fundraiser will cover the comprehensive recoating of the barn’s metal roof and a complete painting of the building’s exterior. A significant portion of the work will focus on carefully preserving the historic, nostalgic “Mail Pouch” tobacco sign painted on the side of the structure, which serves as a landmark visual for the local community. How Does the Super Donor Matching Gift Program Work? To help momentum for the Freeman Barn fundraiser, an anonymous “Super Donor” has stepped forward with a matching gift incentive. This donor has pledged to match all community donations dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. This matching structure effectively doubles the impact of early contributions, allowing the historical society to secure up to $20,000 immediately toward their ultimate maintenance goal. What Are the Donation Levels and Payment Methods? Donations for the campaign will officially be accepted starting on June 20, 2026, and will continue until the financial goal is met. The Twinsburg Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, making all contributions to the Freeman Barn fundraiser tax-deductible. The society has established tiered donation levels to honor contributors: $25: Helper $50: Laborer $100: Painter $250: Barn VIP $500: Lift Operator $1,000: Foreman $2,000+: Barn CEO Supporters can make a donation digitally by scanning the official QR code on campaign flyers to pay via PayPal. Alternatively, checks can be made out to the Twinsburg Historical Society and mailed to 8996 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087.