The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center is dedicated to telling an American story of migration, innovation and philanthropy at the site where Joseph F. Glidden invented "The Winner" barbed wire. The mission is to restore and preserve the site; to collect and preserve relevant materials relating to the Glidden family, the invention of barbed wire and its broader impact on the nation's development; and to educate the public by establishing a museum and innovation center at the site.
We are a historical center dedicated to telling the story behind barbed wire, how the innovation of Joseph Glidden and his family impacted DeKalb Illinois and the United States. Our goal is to educate visitors about the history of barbed wire and 1800s agricultural life, but also how the actions of one family can affect a town for decades to come.
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