Message from the Guildmaster
Our Guildmaster Talks about The Gunmakers Fair at Kempton (JULY 26, 27, & 28, 2024) The HCH Summer Reception.
Dear HCH Members, Summer is quickly approaching, and with it The Gunmakers Fair at...
Message from the Guildmaster – Your New Guildmaster Clinton Byers
As the first day of spring arrives, I am taking a moment to reflect on my new role...
Guildmaster’s Message about The 2024 Horn Fair and Annual Meeting
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays coming to a close, I look forward to settling...
Guildmaster’s Message about The Gunmakers Fair at Kempton – Register for the Summer Reception – Please Volunteer
I’m thankful we’re actually having spring-time in Pennsylvania this year! For...
December 2022- End of Year Message. Looking forward to 2023. Merry Christmas!
As I write this a quarter inch of ice clings to the tree branches outside my window....
A bit about the Guildmaster's Challenge 2023! (At the Annual Meeting in Altoona, PA)
Fall is officially here and has brought hurricane season with it. I’ll be praying...
Register by the July 14th, 2022!
More about the Summer Reception at Kempton! Register NOW if you have not already! Join...
June 14, 2022 – The Gunmakers Fair at Kempton is around the corner!
Summer events are now in full swing and the excitement is building for one of them...
Date Set for 2023 Horn Fair and HCH Annual Meeting (March 10&11, 2023 in Altoona, PA)
Member’s must call the reservation desk to receive any discount. Do not use...
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Master Horner Profiles
Henry Bowman, Master HornerPlease click here for the entire article as presented in The Horn Book. Read More →
Barry Alan Maxfield, Master Collector / Historian
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Carl Dumke, Master Collector / Historian
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Jay Hopkins, Master Collector / Historian
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Glenn Beall, Master Collector / Historian
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Clinton Byers, Master Horner
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Rick Sheets, Master Horner
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Rex Reddick, Master Horner
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Tim Sanner, Master Horner
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Walt Mabry, Master Horner
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Ed Long, Master Horner
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John DeWald, Master Horner
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Carl Dumke, Master Horner
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Joe Becker, Master Horner
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John Kiselica, Master Horner
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Art DeCamp, Master Horner
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Erv Tschanz, Master Horner
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John Proud, Master Horner
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Lee Larkin, Master Horner
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Roland Cadle, Master Horner
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Wild Willy Frankfort, Master Horner
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Articles from the Archives
A Simple Horn Press by Rex Reddick
This is a reprint from the Summer 2-13 issue of The Horn Book– A Simple Horn Press by Rex Reddick. While it may not be an oldie, it certainly is a goodie! -wec Read More →
Build This Multi-horn Display Stand
This is a repost of the Powder Horn Display Stand article from the September 2009 issue of The Horn Book. The website had a small issue that necessitated the repost. About the article: You will see this display stand in use at numerous events. I appreciate Bob Albrecht writing such a concise article on how to build this simple stand. -WEC Read More →
The Question of Imported Horns
The following article by Byron Smith was first published in the September 1999 issue of The Horn Book. It gives some excellent insights into the horn trade which I think you will enjoy. – Bill Carter, Editor and Journeyman Horner The Question of Imported Horns By Byron C. Smith In the 26 July 1759 Pennsylvania Gazette, an advertisement... [Read more of this review]
A Most Ancient Art & Mystery
The following article by Tom Ames was first published in the December 1996 issue of The Horn Book. You’ll find that a lot of Tom’s feelings, attitudes and beliefs mentioned in this article are also reflected in the segment “Part II – Judging Accouterments at Dixon’s” in the Winter 2011 issue of The Horn Book. This discussion of “the... [Read more of this review]
Heating Cow Horn by The Horn Swogglers
The article selected from the archives for this segment is from the February 2005 issue entitled “Heating Cow Horn” by the Horn Swogglers. I have no idea who the “Horn Swogglers” were, but they employed a rather humorous approach to the age old question concerning the heating of horn. This article also ties in nicely with Willy Frankfort’s... [Read more of this review]
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