Support
You can show your support for the Noah Blake cabin through a financial contribution, or through volunteering to help us to build and erect the cabin over the 2018-19 programming year at the Eric Sloane Museum. We’re interested with connecting with you if you have a desire to learn or to hone skills in hewing logs and splitting shingles. We are hosting several volunteer days throughout 2018. We will provide instruction and historical background, snacks, safety equipment, and the opportunity – you provide your own boots, proper attire for working outside with sharp tools, a sense of humor, and a willingness to learn and work. Check out the 2018 calendar of events at the Eric Sloane Museum for more information:
Saturday, May 5, 2018 Hewing & shingle making with Friends members on the grounds of the Eric Sloane Museum, 11-3 p.m.
Saturday, June 9, 2018 Connecticut Open House (Free admission to the museum). Hewing & shingle making with Friends members on the grounds of the Eric Sloane Museum, 11-3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Independence Day Celebration. Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Bell Ringing at 2:00 PM, artists’ reception for those artists who participated in the Community Art Exhibit, Show, and Sale. (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.). Hewing & shingle making with Friends members on the grounds of the Eric Sloane Museum, 11-3 p.m.
Friday, August 10, 2018 Hewing & shingle making with Friends members on the grounds of the Eric Sloane Museum, 11-3 p.m.
Friday, September 7, 2018 Hewing & shingle making with Friends members on the grounds of the Eric Sloane Museum, 11-3 p.m.
Saturday, September 29, 2018 Hewing & shingle making with Friends members on the grounds of the Eric Sloane Museum, 11-3 p.m.
For a list of ways you can support financially the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum in their efforts to rebuild the Noah Blake cabin, please see the bottom of this page.
We thank the following people for their generous financial support for our Noah Blake Cabin Fund:
William and Catherine Bachrach
Jeff Bischoff Vice President of the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum.
Nick Bischoff, brother of Jeff.
Peter Brooks a new friend
Charlie Burroughs A long time friend of the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum.
Joseph C. Busch
James and George Ann Carter
The Cherniske Family. Long time friends and supporters of the Eric Sloane Museum and the Friends. Darrell & Melissa and son Aiden are nearly always in attendance at various events and they have been so helpful to us in so many ways.
Robin Dill (Robin owns Kent’s House of Books and has been a steadfast supporter of the Friends group for years) and a sponsor member.
Paul Feinstein
Carol Fenner, in memory of her husband Robert Fenner. Bob was a great admirer of Eric Sloane and worked tirelessly on several projects related to commemorating Eric, one of the most significant being the Eric Sloane Commemoratives Committee. Bob organized and ran the committee, with the stated purpose of working to ensure that Eric Sloane was honored on a United States postage stamp. Bob was of critical help during the formation of the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum, and his wisdom was sought on many occasions. Specifically, Bob was instrumental in assisting with the onerous task of filing for 501c3 non-profit status with the IRS. Bob shared with Friends founder James Mauch copies of his work related to forming the Eric Sloane Commemoratives Committee so that the Friends group would have a model from which to work for their own application. It can be stated that it is doubtful that the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum would have ever achieved non-profit status without Bob’s help. We’ll all miss his insight, wisdom, and guidance.
Anne Gallagher, Chef extraordinaire, who provided her talents to the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum during our dedication of the traditional New England dry laid stone wall, Chef Anne became a member, supporter, and friend.
Arthur C. Hastings and Nancy Stewart
Marylyn Hendricks
Nancy and Sam Hipsher, who included a very nice letter with their donation. Nancy and Sam bought, disassembled, moved, and repaired two antique barns for use on their historic property. Sam sounds to me like a kindred spirit of Eric Sloane, judging by Nancy’s description of his talent and dedication to the restoration of their property. Nancy wrote “We wish you good luck on your Noah Blake cabin rebuilding in 2018 and look forward to hearing more about your project as you proceed. Eric Sloane would surely have appreciated your efforts as they represent the best of community and neighborly spirit.” Thank you, Nancy and Sam.
The Kent Falls Brewing Company
Peter and Carol Kern, long time supporters who knew Eric Sloane.
Will Kies of The Oaklawn Foundation
William and Karen Kovacs
John T. Longley
Joseph and Rosmini Mato
James, Elizabeth, and Edith Mauch
James and Rebecca Mauch, parents of founder James Mauch.
Stan Morse, who renders excellent pen and ink drawings very reminiscent of the work of Eric Sloane.
Daniel and Linda Palmer
Geoffrey S. Paul, with our gratitude.
John Pawloski
Ruth Pearl of Nobrook Farm
Bruce H. Perry, who has graciously offered some early American tools from his collection to help outfit the cabin.
Clayton Preston, talented artist and supporter, who has shown his art at our annual show since it’s inception.
Radames Ramos, a very talented and largely self-taught blacksmith. If you have a chance to meet Rad at one of our events, he is a very interesting person. We’ll have some pictures soon of his work.
Rich, Intelisano, and Katz
Geoff Paul
Michael Salvino, who has stood with us for many years.
David and Allison Shelby
Scott Sheldon A familiar name and face to collectors of Eric Sloane. Scott has generously donated many books to be used as door prizes during the October 14th Harvest Party
Paul and Joanne Schulthiess
Charmaine Thacker-Sloane Eric Sloane’s daughter and a steadfast supporter of the Eric Sloane Museum and the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum.
Roger and Marsha Smith
George A. Stickels
Harold and Marie Stewart, our friends from the other side of the country, who has supported us generously for many years.
Ted and Jeanne Storb
Mary Ann VanValkenburg
Gayle Waterman
Dr. Mike A. Well
Bill Welnitz
Dayna Wenzel, another talented artist who joins us annually for our art exhibit and sale. You can see her art here.
Mark Werkema and Ann Rivers
Thank You!
We thank the following people for their membership in the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum since the announcement that our organization will be renovating the Noah Blake cabin:
Sponsor Level ($100 annually):
Robin Dill
David and Allison Shelby
Harold Stewart
Family Level ($50 annually):
The Cherniske Family Darrell, Melissa and Aiden
Donald and Vonda Hart
Dr. Sara Ann Gallagher and Dr. Richard Johnston
Alice and Richard Mandel
Daniel and Linda Palmer
Paul and Joanne Schultheiss
Ted and Jeanne Storb
Susan and Robert Vincent
Individual Membership ($35 annually):
Peter Brooks
Anne Gallagher
Nancy Hipsher
Dwight Keeney
William and Karen Kovacs
Hattie Mauch
Bruce Perry
Clayton Preston
Scott Sheldon
George Stickels
Barbara Thorland
Gayle Waterman
Dayna Wenzel
Kurt Zitzmann
Volunteer Level:
Spencer Parrish
Thank You!
We welcome your support at any level to help us to rebuild the Noah Blake Cabin. When sending your donation, tell us your story of your connection to Eric Sloane, the museum he founded, and the Noah Blake cabin. Send it to wil@weatherhillfarm.com. We’ll publish your story on our website, www.noahblakecabin.org.
Box of Blacksmith-made iron nails- $20.00
Antique glass panes (for Noah’s window) – $25.00
Shutter or door hardware – $35.00
Bundle of wooden shingles – $50.00
Broadaxed wooden beam – $75.00
Section of Stone Foundation – $100.00
Chimney and Fireplace Restoration – $125.00
Period Accessories Fund – $Custom. We welcome donations of period accessories to compliment the Noah Blake cabin restoration. We are a 501c3 organization. Please contact us for more information.
Contact us for more information:
Or send your donation to:
Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum
Post Office Box 871
Kent, Connecticut. 06757
Thank you for your support
