​Organization and History of the Association

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​The Historic Marbold Farmstead Association (HMFA) is an Illinois Not-For-Profit Corporation. While Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws set forth the specific legal description of goals, HMFA is primarily organized to preserve and promote interest in the history of central Illinois agriculture. The Association acquired the Marbold Farmstead property in 2012 and plans were made to restore and demonstrate the operation of vintage agricultural farmsteads, structures and equipment, as well as to sponsor related educational programs.

HMFA was approved as a 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code; accordingly, donations are tax-deductible for the donor.

The primary activities to date have been to sponsor educational programs which demonstrate the agricultural practices that were either developed or adopted at the Marbold Farmstead located in Greenview, Illinois.

Since ​the HMFA acquired the property in 2012. ongoing restoration continues on the Main house and its attached buildings, as well as stabilization of other out buildings. The grounds have been cleared of overgrowth and dead trees, new trees have been replanted, and much more. The Association aspires to continue restoration work as funds allow.