Hearthstone has been at the forefront of preservation and interpretation of technology, history, and art in our community since 1986.

Our Mission

Hearthstone Historic House Museum's mission is to preserve and interpret this unique intersection making it tangible, relevant, and meaningful to those around it.

What we strive for as a museum

“A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage.  Open to the public, accessible and inclusive, museums foster diversity and sustainability.  They operate and communicate ethically, professionally and with the participation of communities, offering varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection, and knowledge sharing.” 

- International Council of Museums at its 26th General Conference, adopted by Hearthstone Board, 2022.

Our ORGANIZATION

Hearthstone Historic House Museum is operated by Friends of Hearthstone, Inc., a non-profit, public 501 (c) 3 charitable organization.  The organization has an active and involved Board of Directors.  Although it has a modest paid staff, its drive comes from its over 100 passionate, energetic volunteers who put in over 10,000 hours annually to care for and interpret the history and art contained in the structure, its contents, and its grounds.

Our board of directors and staff

Our Board and Staff welcome your questions, comments, thoughts, and suggestions.

Board of Directors

• Fred Hoida, Director

• Ronell Hubanks, Director

• Laura Ann Kamm, Director and Treasurer

• Antoinette Powell, Director and Board President

Staff

• George M. Schroeder, Executive Director

• Lynne Phillips, Curation Director

• Autumn McCarty, Museum Educator

Our Founders

Our success at Hearthstone Historic House Museum could never have been accomplished without the vision of our founders - a vision that rivals that of Edison, Rodgers, Waters, and others who built Hearthstone.  At a time when historic preservation was often ignored, these dedicated people came together in 1986 and strove with Edisonian determination to make a difference.  We are eternally indebted to them.