TFG Events & Workshops

The Guild is pleased to announce a Traditional Timber Frame Research & Advisory Group (TTRAG) conference in partnership with the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology. 

Mark your calendar and plan to join us May 17-19 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. REGISTER NOW.

This will be the first in-person, open TTRAG conference since the one held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 2018. We are pleased to have the support and partnership of our good friends at APT-DVC for this event. We're excited to explore the vernacular buildings of the Lancaster region and broaden the conversation from timber framing to other historic trades. 

Schedule now available! Click HERE to download the conference agenda. 

Contact the Guild office at info@tfguild.org for more information. 

Book Your Accommodations

Book your stay at the conference venue, the Holiday Inn of Lancaster (26 East Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602) by calling 888-465-4329. Mention the group block name (Timber Framers Guild) and code (TFG) to receive the conference rate. NOTE: SPECIAL RATE EXPIRES APRIL 17!

Alternatively, you can book online by clicking HERE.

After the Conference: Tours

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
About a 15-minute drive from the Holiday Inn, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum is a nationally significant living history museum that collects, conserves, exhibits, and interprets Pennsylvania German material culture and heritage between 1750-1940. This is accomplished through the preservation and interpretation of the largest collection of Pennsylvania German artifacts in the country and through the presentation of authentic traditional farming, village and industrial life, skilled craft demonstrations, and historical animals and plants. The museum promotes education, research, programs, and events for the benefit and enjoyment of its visitors and the community.

We have reserved space for 30 people from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Entry fees will be paid by tour sponsor O'Donnell & Naccarato Structural Engineers. Email Kev Dalton to learn more or reserve your spot. 

Bowmansville Roller Mill
In the 1700s and 1800s, Lancaster County was an important milling center due to the availability of water power along our many streams. The first, and most active mills, were located along main roads. The Bowmansville Roller Mill is an important example of this industry. It provided the farmers in this area with both animal feed and flour. It is the last remaining example of a combination of grist and sawmills in Brecknock Township. Machinery from the 1850 grist mill and the 1888 roller mill are fully intact. It is the only known mill in the area to have both still. Learn more about the mill HERE.

This tour is made possible by the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, and there is no limit on attendees. The site is approximately 35 minutes from the Holiday Inn. Email Kev Dalton to learn more or reserve your spot.

Thanks to Our Sponsors!

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