“Honoring Tradition, Inspiring Craft smanship- The Heshel House Legacy”
Hershel’s Legacy
Starts With You
Inspired by Hershel's life in Woodbury, Kentucky, along the Green River Valley, The Hershel House and the Woodbury School Foundation is committed to honoring and continuing the legacy of Hershel House by preserving the traditional craftsmanship of gunmaking, blacksmithing, and the arts of the American frontier. Through education, collecting, and preserving antique tools, vehicles, and engines, we inspire future generations to appreciate and engage in the hands-on skills and historical knowledge that defined Hershel's life. We will to to preserve the structures on his property, including log cabins, gristmills, and workshops. We aim to expand with a schoolhouse, museum/library, and a building for vintage vehicles and motors.
Our vision is to serve as a beacon for preserving traditional crafts, fostering a community where the heritage of American craftsmanship is valued and passed on.
Herschel House’s Woodbury School Inc.
EIN: 88-4292568
The purpose of the Hershel House Foundation is to celebrate and disseminate the art and wisdom of traditional craftsmanship as exemplified by Hershel House's life and work. Our mission is to provide facilities for artists to teach and educate individuals on the value of handcrafting through workshops, preserve historical artifacts, including tools, vehicles, and engines, and foster a community that appreciates the intricacies of American heritage craftsmanship. We aim to inspire a new generation to carry the legacy of hands-on skills and historical appreciation into the future.
The Hershel House Woodbury School Foundation Inc. is dedicated to preserving, cultivating, and celebrating history and the traditional arts. Through personalized mentorship and comprehensive education, the Foundation seeks to empower individuals to embrace their cultural heritage and to foster a community that thrives on exchanging knowledge and creativity.
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Your generous donations fuel our high-quality learning experiences and help maintain Hershel’s homestead where we hold the seminars. Thank you for all you do for us!
