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The Honourable Company of Horners<\/h1>\n

A Guild of Contemporary Horn Workers and Collectors<\/h2>\n

Crafting & Collecting Works of an Ancient Material: Cattle Horn<\/h3>\n<\/div>

The Honourable Company
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A Guild of Contemporary Horn Workers
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Crafting & Collecting Works of an Ancient Material:
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In 1996, Roland Cadle of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, who had long been interested in the historic 18th Century horn trade, decided to host a “Horn Fair” at the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, PA. The horn fair consisted of a series of seminars and exhibits on the subjects of collecting and making objects from cow horn. It was such a positive experience for those who attended that eleven workers and collectors met afterwards to form a new organization called the Honourable Company of Horners (HCH). The founding members decided that the purpose of the organization would be to promote and preserve the knowledge of horn working. Members decided to meet each year to hold seminars and do the work needed to accomplish that purpose.<\/p>\n

During its first few years, the HCH was largely concerned with conducting its annual horn fairs, attracting new members and organizing itself. Regular annual meetings were held in numerous locations including the Ohio Historical Society, Davis-Elkins College, Colonial Williamsburg, and Connor Prairie. By 2000, the HCH had over 100 active members. Bylaws were adopted in 2001 and the HCH became a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in 2002. In 2004, the HCH adopted a unique voluntary guild structure for its horn working members.<\/p>\n

Today, the HCH remains firmly committed to its original mission \u2013 educating its members and the public about horn working and its history. Currently, the HCH has over 350 members and publishes a newsletter called The Horn Book, which comes out three times per year.<\/p>\n

Their annual meeting is open to the public and is held the first part of March every year. Anyone interested in horn working or collecting and would like to know more about the HCH should consider attending one of these meetings.<\/p>\n

The 2018 Annual Honourable Company of Horners Meeting at the AHEC, Carlisle, Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n

The Honourable Company of Horners (aka the Horn Guild) met for their 22nd Annual Meeting and Banquet on March 2 & 3, 2018 at the U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center (USAHEC) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Many Guild members dress in 18th century attire to enhance the colonial atmosphere of the gathering.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Photos by Ginger Reddick<\/h4>\n<\/div>

This year featured a fascinating display by Roland Cadle of folding horn combs carved with the effigy of an American Indian woman, as well as other displays and sales tables with numerous finished powder horns, cups, woven straps, and various other accoutrements. An Interactive Workshop with several work stations manned by Master Horners and Journeymen featured demonstrations of horn and wood turning on the lathe, the use of a spring pole lathe, horn coloring and engraving and scrimshaw work, and many other aspects of hornwork. As always, there was an ample supply of materials available for restocking your supplies, including cow horns, horn rounds and sheets, and other related materials.<\/p>\n

A small cafe is incorporated in the facility in case you need a break, just want pause for a cup of coffee or snack, or have lunch with friends. The AHEC also maintains a very fine museum showcasing the heritage of the U. S. Army, with both indoor and outdoor facilities.<\/p>\n

Access to all events at the conference including exhibits, horn work demonstrations and all seminar speakers is included with the registration.<\/p>\n

Attendance at the Conference is by pre-registration and is free to all members. The public is welcome as well at the Army Heritage & Education Center.<\/p>\n

Key Activities this year included:<\/h3>\n