This history symbolized by this house, as well as the efforts to rescue, restore, and preserve it, has gotten notable national, state, and local attention:

National honor was given to the Foster Farmhouse with its inclusion in the Library of Congress’ American Folk Life Center as a Local Legacy at the Library’s Bi-Centennial in 2000. Visit their website: www.loc.gov/folklife/roots The National Park Service has included this homestead in their Underground Railroad Freedom Trail Network Guide.

State recognition was given by Detroit 300 at its Tri-Centennial celebration in 2001 when the Foster Farmhouse was awarded the Friends With Partnership status and inclusion in the Detroit 300 guidebook. The Americana Foundation along with Michigan State University, granted $26,000 to help with the renovation costs. Michigan State National Register Letter

Local The Questers, an international historic preservation organization, has contributed financial grants, and authored an award-winning booklet “The Underground Railroad: The Walls That Talked” using the Foster Farmhouse story. Sarah Banks Middle School of the Walled Lake Schools was named after Dr. Sarah Gertrude Banks.

People Like You are the largest contributors because you recognize that all the efforts are worthwhile. Your contributions will help restore and maintain The Foster Farmhouse as an inheritance to you, your family, and your neighbors. You count. We encourage you to join our efforts and become part of a very rewarding experience for now and in the future.