Joseph Farwell Glidden's invention of one of the most widely-used types of barbed wire in 1873 helped change the history of the American West and had far-reaching impact throughout the world. His Homestead in DeKalb, IL, is being preserved and restored by a not-for-profit organization founded in 1995. Both the home and the barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We welcome your visit and encourage your membership!

The People Who Help Make It Happen

Board of Directors
Janice Devore, President
DeKalb

Steven Kepp Johnson, Vice President
DeKalb

Christy Andrews
DeKalb

Sarah Glidden DeMink
Downers Grove

Therese Dye
DeKalb

Linda Fulton
DeKalb

Lori Hintzsche
DeKalb

Laura DeMink Kessel
Chicago

Jeff J. Marshall
DeKalb

Executive Director
Jessi Haish LaRue
jessi@gliddenhomestead.org 

Volunteers
Martin O'Connor
Volunteer Blacksmith

Christopher LaRue
Volunteer Blacksmith

John Paris
Docent

Chris Thompson
Docent

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