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S.O.S-Save Our Steeple
The Lemont Historical Society Needs Your Help!
Since 1861, the steeple of the Old Stone Church has been a beacon over Lemont—standing watch through generations, a symbol of resilience, community, and enduring history. Today, time has taken its toll, and this cherished landmark is in urgent need of $64,000 worth of restoration.
The Lemont Area Historical Society is committed to preserving the Old Stone Church, not only as our home, but as a cornerstone of local history. The repair of the steeple is essential to safeguard the integrity of this historic structure
and to ensure it remains a lasting legacy for future generations.
We invite all who value Lemont’s heritage to join us in this important endeavor.
Contributions of any size will aid in the preservation of this treasured landmark.
Ways to Contribute: Make a tax-deductible donation to the Lemont Historical Society via our website or at the museum.
See below for links to our Go Fund Me or our Paypal.
Support our ongoing fundraising. Share our mission with family, friends, and neighbors.
Together, we can ensure the steeple of the Old Stone Church continues to rise proudly above Lemont,
a symbol of our shared past and commitment to preservation.
Since 1861, the steeple of the Old Stone Church has been a beacon over Lemont—standing watch through generations, a symbol of resilience, community, and enduring history. Today, time has taken its toll, and this cherished landmark is in urgent need of $64,000 worth of restoration.
The Lemont Area Historical Society is committed to preserving the Old Stone Church, not only as our home, but as a cornerstone of local history. The repair of the steeple is essential to safeguard the integrity of this historic structure
and to ensure it remains a lasting legacy for future generations.
We invite all who value Lemont’s heritage to join us in this important endeavor.
Contributions of any size will aid in the preservation of this treasured landmark.
Ways to Contribute: Make a tax-deductible donation to the Lemont Historical Society via our website or at the museum.
See below for links to our Go Fund Me or our Paypal.
Support our ongoing fundraising. Share our mission with family, friends, and neighbors.
Together, we can ensure the steeple of the Old Stone Church continues to rise proudly above Lemont,
a symbol of our shared past and commitment to preservation.
Make a Monthly DonationThrough our walking tours, reenactments, museum, publications, projects, and other initiatives, the LAHS serves as the historical voice of the village. Help us continue our mission for preserve and share Lemont's amazing history for generations to come!
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Make a One Time Donation
We understand that monthly donations may be hard to commit to at this time and appreciate any gift you generously provide.
There may be a special Lemont Area Historical Society project you would like to support such as the historical museum or walking tours. Maybe you feel the Society could use an annual donation to help offset operating expenses and monthly programs. A gift in honor or memory of a special person is a thoughtful way to treasure friends and family. You can also dedicate your gift to the genealogy program. If you want to dedicate your donation to any particular program or service, please note it in the comments of your donation.
There may be a special Lemont Area Historical Society project you would like to support such as the historical museum or walking tours. Maybe you feel the Society could use an annual donation to help offset operating expenses and monthly programs. A gift in honor or memory of a special person is a thoughtful way to treasure friends and family. You can also dedicate your gift to the genealogy program. If you want to dedicate your donation to any particular program or service, please note it in the comments of your donation.
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Besides cash, the LAHS welcomes financial donations in the form of securities, real property and/or artifacts. Such gifts are fully deductible for Federal income tax purposes. If they choose, donors may may also designate that the funds be used for specifics uses such as the LAHS's annual budget, endowment, building restoration projects and/or other special activites.
Such donations should be addressed to the Lemont Area Historical Society at the address below or either dropped off at the museum.
Lemont Area Historical Society
306 Lemont Street
Lemont, IL 60439
Phone: 630.257-2972
Bequests
Do you want to leave a legacy? Please consider including the Lemont Area Historical Society (LAHS) in your estate planning. A bequest or gift made through your will and or trust, can help assure the future viability of the LAHS as well to dramatically shape its future. Charitable bequests are free of Federal estate taxes. Such bequests can be in one or more different forms. These can include:
* A specific bequest which transfers the title of specific property, including but not limited to stocks, bonds and real property;
* A general bequest which transfers a stated sum of money;
* A contingent bequest which requires a certain event to occur before any distribution;
* A residuary bequest which transfer the remainder of an estate or a percentage of the residue after all other bequests, debts and taxes have been paid.
Please contact the LAHS at 630.257-2972 or your legal or estate planning professional for more information on these types of gifts.
Such donations should be addressed to the Lemont Area Historical Society at the address below or either dropped off at the museum.
Lemont Area Historical Society
306 Lemont Street
Lemont, IL 60439
Phone: 630.257-2972
Bequests
Do you want to leave a legacy? Please consider including the Lemont Area Historical Society (LAHS) in your estate planning. A bequest or gift made through your will and or trust, can help assure the future viability of the LAHS as well to dramatically shape its future. Charitable bequests are free of Federal estate taxes. Such bequests can be in one or more different forms. These can include:
* A specific bequest which transfers the title of specific property, including but not limited to stocks, bonds and real property;
* A general bequest which transfers a stated sum of money;
* A contingent bequest which requires a certain event to occur before any distribution;
* A residuary bequest which transfer the remainder of an estate or a percentage of the residue after all other bequests, debts and taxes have been paid.
Please contact the LAHS at 630.257-2972 or your legal or estate planning professional for more information on these types of gifts.