Committed
 to Preserving
 the Historic
 Visual Character
 of Lake Forest, IL


 
 
 


 
 

Welcome to Lake Forest Preservation Foundation

Join Today -- Preserve Tomorrow

• The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation’s mission is to inspire the appreciation and respect for our shared visual heritage. We invite you to join in our mission to raise awareness of Lake Forest’s architectural history.

• Membership empowers the Foundation with the resources to fulfill its mission of historic preservation through an appreciation of Lake Forest’s rich visual heritage that enhances the character of our community.

• The Foundation is committed to principles that ensure that the historic character of Lake Forest is being preserved for future generations.

• Lake Forest Preservation Foundation supports architectural appreciation, education, advocacy, conservation, volunteerism and historic preservation. By becoming a member you will help support these critical components of preservation.

• Membership benefits include the Preservation Foundation Newsletter, programs and workshops, home tours and walking tours of historic homes, gardens and neighborhoods, and the Historic Home Holiday Party.

To join:
New! Pay On-Line:
Membership:

   $3,000
1861 Society Member
   $1,000
Preservation Benefactor
$125
Foundation Partner
   $   500
Preservation Circle
$  75
Historic Friends Basic Membership for two
   $   300
Landmark Society
$  40
Historic Friend
* Membership at all levels includes: Discounts on special events, home tours and educational programs. Docent training and volunteer opportunities. Updates on preservation issues. Recognition in Annual Report. At the Foundation Partner level and above, members receive complimentary admission to annual Holiday Party. At the Benefactor level and above, invitations to exclusive Preservation events.
Corporate:

               $2,000            Corporate Benefactor
               $   500            Corporate Sponsor    
               $   100            Corporate Member 
        
*View Benefits of Corporate Membership Levels Here!
Important:
  • The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation is an Illinois 501(c)(3) public foundation
  • Membership dues and contributions are tax deductible
  • We will not sell or give away your name, address, phone number or e-mail address




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Help protect the past for the future.

As the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation looks forward to 2011 and its 35th anniversary, we welcome you to become members of our dynamic group. Membership gives you an opportunity to learn more about the historic areas of Lake Forest, its architects and home owners. Your membership in the Preservation Foundation is your ticket to exclusive historic neighborhood and home tours.

Want to know more about architectural elements and building materials? How they all relate? What works, what doesn’t? Programs with expert speakers have the answers for you. Social event such as the Christmas party and the Annual meeting where preservation award winners are celebrated are not to be missed. What is most important about membership in the Preservation Foundation is that you become a partner in the Foundation as we continue to work toward our mission of conserving and preserving the historic visual character of our community. Memberships also bring in the vital funds needed by the Foundation to underwrite preservation projects and to give restoration grants. Past recipients include Gorton, Ragdale, Elawa Farm and Walden Bridge.

The board and members of the Preservation Foundation believe that we have a responsibility to future generations to continue the vision as those in the past did for us. JOIN US!

Linda Shields
Past President
Honorary Director

     

400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045 • Phone: 847-234-1230 • Fax: 847-234-9250 • Email
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