OUR MUSEUMS
Each of our museums—and the incredible history contained within them—is the result of countless hours of dedication, restoration, effort, focus, intent, and yes, expense—all gratefully given for the sake of preserving history. Every nut, bolt, vintage oil can, chainsaw, tractor, excavator, and piece of mining equipment has been skillfully restored and curated to honor humankind’s enduring quest for industry, innovation, construction, and the pursuit of a better future.
In 2019, John B. Haines IV and Linda Haines founded the Haines Historical Foundation (HHF), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving, managing, maintaining, and further developing the awe-inspiring museums, antique collections, and historic grounds of The Haines Estate. Each of our museums and surrounding grounds operate under HHF, and we collaborate closely with The Museum at Hoppenville to ensure this rich history remains accessible and inspiring for all who visit.
THE MACK LEGACY MUSEUM
The Mack Legacy Museum, located on the Estate of John B. IV and Linda Haines, showcases Mr. Haines’ masterfully restored collection of historically significant Mack Trucks. Several of the chain-drive Mack’s in his collection date back to the early 1920s and are nationally recognized for their historical importance and exceptional restoration. Other notable trucks in the collection hold marquee significance to Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc.—the company Mr. Haines co-founded in 1968 in Skippack, PA, with friends John R. “Jack” Kibblehouse, Lee S. Detwiler, Harry R. “Butch” Budenz, Jr., and Terry Koch.
tHE CONSTRUCTION HISTORY MUSEUM
The Construction History Museum, located on the Estate of John B. IV and Linda Haines, showcases Mr. Haines’ expertly restored collection of construction vehicles, farming and mining equipment, memorabilia, and more. This expansive and captivating venue offers guided tours as well as flexible rental options for private events, ceremonies, and special occasions.
HAINES FAMILY & RACING LEGACY MUSEUM
The Haines Family & Racing Legacy Museum, on the Estate of John B. IV and Linda Haines, is a modern museum facility filled almost exclusively with vehicles and construction equipment either owned buy the Haines family, or have historic connection to the early business operations of John B. Haines 4th Excavating – prior to development of Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. This unique museum space is also dedicated to sprint dirt track tracing, as well as several historic cars and memorabilia having ties to early IndyCar racing.
THE TRAIN MUSEUM AT HOPPENVILLE
The Train Museum at Hoppenville, located on the Estate of John B. IV and Linda Haines, is poised to become one of the region’s premier G-scale model railroad destinations. This truly unique museum is a small wonder of engineering, design, craftsmanship, and a deep love for all things trains and model railroading. A sight that must be seen to be believed, the Train Museum at Hoppenville is still under meticulous construction, with tours set to begin in Fall 2025.