| • Rebuilt center section of the Castle's 4th Floor - helps stabilize walls |
| • New roofs on the Castle, Colonial, and the Visitor Center |
| • Installed new fire hydrants and water systems in front of Castle |
| • Greatly expanded Castle tours—tours alone raised over $43,000 in 2009 |
| • Received a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help fund historical planning and architectural analysis |
| • Began working with outside expertise including Mike Garavalia, historical preservation architect and a structural engineer to guide our restoration activities |
| • Passed a brick shear test—proved that the Castle's outside brick walls are structurally sound |
| • Completed Core Historic Structures Report |
| • Created vintage Farm Museum |
• Retrieved original Pelton Wheel electrical generator and put it on display |
| • Showcased vintage printing equipment |
| • Hosted successful, well-attended events |
| • Redesigned the website to include online donations and ticket purchases |
| • Installed outdoor lighting and replica street lights |
| • Landscaped grounds |
| • Completed Strategic Plan |
| • Held Community Visioning Workshops and Stewardship Training |
