Guests gather before the start of behind-the-scenes tours celebrating the kick off Barnstormers event on 10-11-12. The evening included a reception at the Round Barn.

Museum staff check in guests at the Barnstormers kick off event on 10-11-12. The evening included behind-the-scenes tours and a reception in the Round Barn.

The Barnstormers kick off event on 10-11-12 included behind-the-scenes tours like this tour of the steamboat Ticonderoga and a reception in the Round Barn.

Sheryl Glubok, Barnstormers Steering Committee Member, rallies the crowd at the Barnstormers kick off event on 10-11-12. The evening included behind-the-scenes tours and a reception in the Round Barn.

Local artists Toni Lee Sangastiano, Tove Ohlander and Richard Arentzen celebrate the Barnstormers kick off event on 10-11-12. The evening included behind-the-scenes tours and a reception in the Round Barn.

Live music by local musicians The Meat Packers creates a festive vibe at the Barnstormers kick off event on 10-11-12. The evening included behind-the-scenes tours and a reception in the Round Barn.

Celebrating the Barnstormers kick off on 10-11-12. On the right is Steering Committee Member Aimee Picchi. The evening included behind-the-scenes tours and a reception in the Round Barn.

Barnstormers celebrate the Barnstormers kick off event on 10-11-12. The evening included behind-the-scenes tours and a reception in the Round Barn.

Barnstormers celebrate the Barnstormers kick off event on 10-11-12. The evening included behind-the-scenes tours and a reception in the Round Barn.