A destination location is intended to influence and organize the actions of visitors, inspiring them to spend time at and enjoy that place.

Family, friends, and dignitaries join John Haines, IV, (seated center) in cutting the ribbon at  the new venue at the Museum at Hoppenville on Monday.

            Over the years John B. Haines, IV has amassed a collection consisting of thousands of objects that include antiques, vintage trucks, collectibles, and a vast array of other historical items that received limited exposure to the public.

The inside of the new venue at the Museum at Hoppenville will be used  to hold weddings, community functions, and other events.

            Now John and his wife Linda want to welcome you to the beautifully manicured grounds of the Haines Estate.

            It all became official on Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly-constructed Event Center, part of a series of buildings that include: The Haines Foundation Welcome Center;  Construction, Transportation, and Ag History museums; The Cottage at Hoppenville; The Tannery; a Wedding Barn; and more.

            Each building is beautifully presented in a rural landscape with a rustic flavor that begs the visitor to take a step back in time and remember the past as they enjoy their visit.

Vintage trucks and construction equipment line the large exhib- ition room in the Construction, Transportation, and Ag History museum.

            The Event Center provides a classic venue for wedding celebrations, receptions, special events, holiday parties, business meetings and more. The Event Center will play a major part in financing and keeping the rest of the historical repositories alive and available for the public to enjoy well into the future.

            Coordinating events for The Museum at Hoppenville is Lynn Bergey who can be reached at themuseumathoppenville@gmail.com.

            For more information or to book your event visit themuseumathoppenville.com.

PA Senator Tracy Pennycuick hands a certificate of recognition to John Haines, IV during the Ribbon Cutting at the Museum of Hoppenville while Haines' wife Linda looks on.	One hall of the museum is packed with antiques that remind us, and teach younger folks, of a simpler times.