The only change in the structure has been the replacement of the slate roof with metal. Over the years, the family has collected several pieces of antique farm equipment that will be on display at the time of the tour. Messenger Century Farm Tour visitors will have an opportunity to view two historic buildings at this stop. The old dairy barn that has now been remodeled into a horse barn was built in 1846. One of the barn's most unique features is the ramped entrance.
Most barns use an earthen bank to enter the hay loft from the side of the barn.
This one uses a bridge-style ramp that enters from the south end which is very rare in barn construction. Visitors will also be able to look at the maple sugar house which was renovated in 1910. It contains the original masonry evaporator arch that was built in the 1840s. The sugar house is part of a maple sugaring operation and has been in production for more than 150 years. This building was the centerpiece for the Forest Twing Estate.