Fundraising Goal Progress |
Total Goal $2.4 Million |
Phase 1 Goal $900K |
$800,000 raised |
What's included in this project?
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PROJECT COST $2,400,000
If Done in Phases:
PHASE 1 (All except Multi-purpose Room Addition) $900,000
PHASE 2 (Multi-Purpose Room Addition) $1,050,000
Total Project Cost $2,400,000
If Done in Phases:
PHASE 1 (All except Multi-purpose Room Addition) $900,000
PHASE 2 (Multi-Purpose Room Addition) $1,050,000
Total Project Cost $2,400,000
Timeline of Museum Expansion Project
2017 Board of Trustees commissioned assessments of the museum's use of space. Top concerns revealed only 25% of artifacts displayed; storage and preservation of artifacts must improve.
2018 Proposed redesign and expansion developed.
2019 Redesign and expansion approved and endorsed by Champaign County Commissioners; applied to State for capital improvement grant.
2020 State grant awarded contingent upon raising matching funds.
2021 Facility study undertaken.
2022 Formal Capital Campaign launched.
2018 Proposed redesign and expansion developed.
2019 Redesign and expansion approved and endorsed by Champaign County Commissioners; applied to State for capital improvement grant.
2020 State grant awarded contingent upon raising matching funds.
2021 Facility study undertaken.
2022 Formal Capital Campaign launched.
Why Help?
Expand Display Space
Serve Champaign County
Comply with Building & Safety Codes
Support Museum Accreditation
Accommodate More Programming
Lack of space has limited growth as evidenced by sold out programs and events.
Serve Champaign County
- Collect, preserve, & interpret local history.
- Support 5 county school districts and home schoolers.
- Collaborate with community organizations: DAR, Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, etc.
Comply with Building & Safety Codes
- Internal
- External
Support Museum Accreditation
Accommodate More Programming
Lack of space has limited growth as evidenced by sold out programs and events.
- Antiques Appraisal Fair
- Barn Painting Demonstration
- History of Jazz
- 1950 National Plowing Contest
- Speakers: Dick Hatfield, Music Historian & Mike Major, renowned sculptor.
The museum represents and promotes Champaign County's rich history in agriculture, industry, education and the arts.
We invite you to be part of our journey!
We invite you to be part of our journey!
Thank you to Park National Bank
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Park National Bank has donated $5,000, the first installment of a $15,000 pledge, to the Champaign County Historical Society’s Capital Campaign for museum modernization and expansion. Phase 1 of the project is being finalized anticipating groundbreaking later this year. Pictured from left are Zac McPherson, Community Relations, Park National, Ken Wright, Treasurer, CCHS, John Brown, Regional President, Park National, and Dan Walter, CCHS Campaign Chairman.
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Thank you to Farmers & Merchants State Bank
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank has donated $5,000, in addition to their $2,000 donation made in 2022, to the Champaign County Historical Society’s Capital Campaign for museum modernization and expansion. Phase 1 of the project is being finalized anticipating groundbreaking later this year.
Brett Baumeister (left), Regional President, presents a check to Dan Walter, Campaign Chairman. Also pictured (L-R) are Nick Redavide, Business Development Officer, F&M, Brad Millice, Commercial Lender, F&M, Ken Wright, Treasurer, CCHS, Michael Nitchman, Home Loan Originator, F&M, Eric Warrick, Regional Community Relationship Banker, F&M. |
Thank you to The Peoples Savings Bank
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The Peoples Savings Bank has donated $10,000 to the Champaign County Historical Society’s Capital Campaign for museum modernization and expansion. Phase 1 of the project is being finalized anticipating groundbreaking later this year.
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