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Museum Foundation
History
DuPage County Historical Museum (DCHM) Foundation is a 501c3 recognized by the
State of Illinois. The Foundation's primary function is to raise funds to support
DCHM's mission to educate the general public through the collection, preservation,
interpretation, and exhibition of materials which document the history of DuPage
County and its relationship to Illinois and the nation, and to provide local
history services for historical organizations and for scholarly endeavors.
DuPage County Historical Museum Association was first organized in 2004. Following
the Intergovernmental Agreement between Wheaton Park District and DuPage County the
Association was reorganized as the DuPage County Historical Museum
Foundation.
DCHM Foundation focuses on several key initiatives to support the Museum
including:
Casino Night: This event was started by Museum staff in 2010. In 2012
Casino Night will be established as an annual event and is scheduled for March 2nd.
Held in the Museum Auditorium, this event captures the era of prohibition with
"underground" speakeasy action, drinks and stations with tasty treats.
Music and Lecture Series: Launched in Fall 2011, this series entertains
with both music and lecture scheduled quarterly throughout the year. Guests will
enjoy a short concert as well as a guest speaker while sampling wine and hors'd
oeuvres from local vendors.
Membership: While DCHM is a free museum (donations appreciated), members
receive some unique benefits. Please see the Membership
page for more detailed information.
Annual Fund and Major Gifts Program: Twice each year friends, visitors and
supporters of the museum are contacted to support through a sponsorship or monetary
gift. Funds from the Annual Fund and Major Gifts program are allocated for specific
programs, exhibits and general operations.
Planned Giving: Show support for the DuPage County Historical Museum for
future generations. Memorial gifts and bequests should be made to the DuPage County
Historical Museum Foundation.
For information on supporting these events or projects please contact Margie Wilhelmi of the DuPage
County Historical Museum, Wheaton Park District Marketing Department at
630-510-4984 or email at mwilhelmi@wheatonparks.org. All monetary contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
