Becky LaBarre has been named the new site administrator at Cornwall Iron Furnace, a National Historic Landmark.
LaBarre served as executive director of Renfrew Museum and Park in Waynesboro from 2019 to 2024.
LaBarre’s new role started Jan. 13, according to a community announcement from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. She now oversees day-to-day operations and visitor services at the historic site, which operated from 1742 to 1883 as a charcoal cold-blast iron furnace.
LaBarre brings two decades of experience
LaBarre is a seasoned museum professional with experience administering National Historic Landmark and National Register properties in Michigan, Illinois and Pennsylvania, according to the announcement. She specializes in interpreting material culture, architectural heritage and complex narratives, including industrial heritage, labor history and the history of enslavement…