About Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society, Cnt.

About HMPS

The Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society (HMPS) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization. It's mission is to preserve and interpret the birthplace of Samuel Steman Haldeman, by restoring its architecture and communicating its history.

Statement of Restoration Policy For The HMPS Conoy Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

INTRODUCTION

The Haldeman Mansion, birthplace of Professor Samuel Stehman Haldeman was completed in 1812 by his grandparents, John and Maria Brenneman Haldeman. The style of architecture is vernacular German combined with Federal elements.

The Mansion was placed on the Pennsylvania and National Registers of Historic Places on August 3, 1977. It is #6 on the inventory of historic buildings of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County.

It will be the first historic structure in the Bainbridge-Conoy Township areas to be preserved for public access and will serve as a museum house, a community landmark and a meeting place.

GENERAL AIMS

The Board of Directors of the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society recognizes that the primary aim of restoration and preservation in the significance of it as the birthplace of Samuel Steman Haldeman and for its architecture. Its location at a site of archeological importance in the study of Native Americans in Pennsylvania is equally important.
Restoration should be directed to the following ends :
      1. To preserve the building's architectural integrity and its significance in the area.
      2. To demonstrate and emphasize what influence was exerted on Samuel S. Haldeman by his early associations with the house, its surroundings, and occupants.
      3. To relate the archeological importance of the area and Prof. Haldeman's interest in this and other academic fields.     The aim is, therefore, to restore the house and grounds to best provide material evidence of it association with the life of Samuel S. Haldeman and its representation of architectural importance to Lancaster County. Earlier habitation of the site by Native Americans should also be preserved and/or displayed for posterity

                                                           SPECIFIC TREATMENT OF THE MANSION

1. Restoration of all areas should be carried out by the following process:

    a) Constant consultation and contracts with experts in historical research and historic restoration should be maintained.

    b) Progressive, detailed photographs of each step of stripping and replacement procedure.

    c) Accurate measured drawings and plans to be made.

    d) Careful collection of any physical remains or evidence.

    e) Continuing research, both written and oral, to ensure as detailed and accurate a representation as possible of the life and times of Samuel S. Haldeman and also of any Native American tribes which inhabited this area.

2. The exterior, interior and grounds should be restored as closely as possible to their appearance ca. 1812 - 1830.

3. The use of all rooms in the 1812 - 1830 period should in all cases be determined as much as possible. Original furnishings should be sought for loan or purchase for these areas. Careful selection should be made of original pieces of period antiquities to supplement the decor.

4. Certain areas should be reserved for museum display of artifacts and memorabilia deemed worthy and representative.

5. Certain areas should be reserved for office and administrative space. Areas may also be utilized for public meetings of appropriate size until such time as they are needed for museum purposes.

6. Certain portions of the building to be designated by the Board may be used to provide income for the Society provided that architectural integrity of the building is at all times preserved for future reclamation as museum areas.

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