CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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Capital Campaign

Fundraising Goal Progress

Goal $2.4 Million

30%

$730,000 raised

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What's included in this project?


  • Industry and Agriculture Exhibit Gallery Addition
  • Multi-Purpose Room Addition
  • Conversion of Storage Room into an Exhibit Theatre
  • Relocation and Expansion of Research Library
  • Create a defined Museum Visitor Reception Area
  • Reconfiguration of Collections Management Workspace
  • Main Entrance Vestibule Addition
  • Enhancements to existing building and grounds

PROJECT COST                                                                                     $2,400,000

If Done in Phases:
PHASE 1 (All except Multi-purpose Room Addition)                                $1,350,000
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. 

Why Help?

Expand Display Space

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!
Champaign County Historical Society Museum

Our Location

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809 E. Lawn Ave.
Urbana, OH 43078
HOURS
Tue-Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sat: 10am - 2pm

Contact Us

937.653.6721
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  • Home
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    • Looking Back
    • Search Our Archives
    • Artifact Donations >
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    • Events >
      • OktoberFest
    • Governing Documents & Newsletters
    • Resources for Students & Scouts
  • Join Us!
    • Volunteer
    • Become a Member
  • News of the Society
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  • Contact
  • Historical Markers