Curiosity Forum

Barns are more than agricultural buildings—they are enduring symbols of the people who built them and the communities they shaped. This engaging historical presentation explores the development of barns from their earliest forms to the diverse styles found across Indiana and the Midwest today.

Mark Kurth connects barn styles in Indiana to settler migration, highlighting the types of barns different groups brought with them as they moved into the region. By examining construction features and design elements, learn how barns can reveal clues about migration paths and settlement patterns.