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Historian Jerry Apps of "The Barn Raisers" remembered and celebrated in Wild Rose, Wisconsin May 9th

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  Jerry Apps daughter Susan Apps-Bodilly shares memories of her father. It was a beautiful celebration of a man that will be deeply missed by so many. We joined a full auditorium of family, friends, fans and associates in Wild Rose, Wisconsin on May 9th to remember Wisconsin historian and celebrated writer Jerry Apps . From the family memories shared by his children and colleagues, Jerry's favorite polka music played by the Wild Rose Community Band with a rousing rendition of "On Wisconsin" to bring the house down, to a special Wisconsin PBS Tribute video, all of us present were wrapped in the warmth of a life well-lived. We ended our time in Jerry's hometown of Wild Rose visiting the Jerry Apps Reading Room at the local library where a reception was held. Jerry Apps during his interview for Fourth Wall Films' "The Barn Raisers". We were very fortunate to have Jerry involved in two of our Fourth Wall Films ' documentary films, our Emmy-nominated ...
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Ohio Barn Conference XXV kicks off in Washington County April 23-25

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The Annual Ohio Barn Conference will be held  April 23-25, 2026 in Washington County! Visit  Friends of Ohio Barns   to register! General Rufus Putnam House at  Campus Martius (Courtesy DTParker 1000). Thursday,  April 23, 2026 AFTERNOON EVENT Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Campus Martius, a civilian stockade built in 1788 as the first organized American settlement in the Northwest Territory.  Pre-registration is required . Friday, April 24 | 8 AM - 6 PM BUS TOUR Join us for an all day long tour of timber framed barns. Lunch included. Please, dress accordingly and don’t forget your camera! Light breakfast and lunch is included.  Pre-registration is required . Saturday, April 25 | 8 AM - 5 PM ANNUAL CONFERENCE A full lineup of engaging speakers awaits attendees of the 25th Ohio Barn Conference in Washington County! Conference-goers will gather at Tower Event & Conference Center on Saturday, April 25th for FOB’s annual business meeting, sil...
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"The Barn Raisers" screens in Traverse City, Michigan Jan. 29

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Steve Stier of the Michigan Barn Preservation Network toured the Rundles through several magnificent  Michigan barns for their documentary. Fourth Wall Films' award-wining documentary "The Barn Raisers" will be featured at the Traverse Area Main Library on Thursday, January 29th at 6pm. A special photo exhibit on Michigan's heritage barns, including one from Grand Traverse County, is also a part of this special free public event sponsored by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network. The Traverse Area District Library is located at 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI. Visit https://www.tadl.org/BarnRaisers for more information or call (231) 932-8500. "The Barn Raisers", a documentary produced by Emmy® Award-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films , tells the fascinating and true story of America's vintage barns and the mysterious men who built them. Barns were constructed by farmer-craftsmen, professional builders who moved from jo...
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"The Barn Raisers" Scholar, Acclaimed Author and Wisconsin Historian Jerry Apps passes away

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Jerry Apps during his interview for "The Barn Raisers ". Like so many, we are heartbroken to learn of the passing of author, Wisconsin historian and friend Jerry Apps. We were so very fortunate to know him and to have worked with him on three documentary projects, including "The Barn Raisers". Jerry was and always will be one of those special people who had a major positive impact on our lives. We cannot imagine a world without him. Our deepest sympathy to his beloved family, and to all who loved him. He was an amazing man and he will live on and on in our hearts. We include a video link to one of Jerry Apps' iconic moments in Fourth Wall Films' award-winning "The Barn Raisers": Never Curse the Rain. We share Jerry's Obituary below: Jerold Willard Apps July 25, 1934 — December 23, 2025 Madison Jerold W. Apps Ph.D., 91, peacefully passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg after a short illness. He was still actively writing books at the time....
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Welcome!

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Typepad , our "The Barn Raisers" website/blog host of more than 20 years is suddenly going out of business. Due to folks like us backing up two decades of blog posts, their system has collapsed prior to its September 30, 2025 termination. We will have new websites and blogs up soon, but in the meantime, you can email us directly for links to purchase our DVDs/Blu-rays. Our films are always available to stream here:  https://vimeo.com/fourthwallfilms/vod_pages Thank you for your patience. We appreciate your interest and support. Kelly & Tammy Rundle Fourth Wall Films fourthwallfilms@aol.com
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