Everything has a story

Projects & Restoration

We purchase and restore historic ranching equipment and we acquire artifacts for restoration and public display. We are always looking for handy people with a passion for tinkering and problem solving. A few of our most recent restoration projects are featured below.

Volunteer with us

Please email
info@friendsofthebaru.com

Artifacts & donations

Please email
info@friendsofthebaru.com

Projects & Restoration

Hand powered washing machine

Want to get involved?

We work to keep the spirit of the Bar U alive. As a registered non-profit organization, the Friends work to further public awareness and understanding of the site, and to protect it for the benefit, education and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Want to get involved?

We work to keep the spirit of the Bar U alive. As a registered non-profit organization, the Friends work to further public awareness and understanding of the site, and to protect it for the benefit, education and enjoyment of present and future generations.

DONATIONS

Support our not-for-profit

The Friends of the Bar U are stewards of the Bar U Ranch: promoting understanding of the history of ranching and demonstrating historical ranching practices. We thankfully accept denominations of any amount to further our mission and protect the legacy of the Bar U Ranch and what it represents.

Ways to give:

Calgary Foundation

Donations are accepted to the Friends of the Bar U Legacy Fund through the Calgary Foundation (QR code below)

Cash, Cheque, or E-transfer

E-transfer to:
accounting@friendsofthebaru.com

Cheques made payable to:
Friends of the Bar U Historic Ranch Association

P.O. Box 82

Longview, Alberta
T0L 1H0