HOW TO SUPPORT THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST OF LANCASTER COUNTY


Membership

Here is how you can help us right now:

  1. Complete this form (.pdf format) and mail it to us at 123 N. Prince Street /Lancaster, PA 17603

    or

  2. Make a gift of appreciated stock.
Heritage Preservation Fund

Endowment
Preservation is long-term, and the Trust's vision includes providing for the future. To assure our organization's ability to transcend time we have created an endowment, income from which will help to keep the Trust an active resource for future generations and their preservation goals. It is not simply enough to preserve our historic built environment through the hard work of one generation to have it undone by the next for lack of resources. Our donors' annual support pays the light bill...but their gifts to the endowment preserve the power plant. A gift to the Trust permanent endowment offers you the magical ability to aid in shaping Lancaster County well into the future.

In-Kind Gifts

The Trust gladly accepts offers of in-kind gifts from individuals or businesses. They provide many invaluable goods and services to us over the course of a year. Some of the more common needs are:

  • Printing
  • Copying
  • Trust Office Building Maintenance
  • Food & Beverages for Events
  • Graphic Design
  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Photography
  • Special Contractor Services for Preservation Projects

If you or your firm are able to help in these or other areas, please contact us at 717-291-5861.

Sponsorships

The Trust generates several publications and conducts events throughout the year that depend upon sponsorships to help underwrite their expense. Sponsorships can come from individuals, businesses or organizations. Some of the opportunities to support our mission include:

Trust Quarterly Newspaper - Lancaster Heritage Outlook
A fun and informative look at local preservation activities. Readers learn about Trust activities and events along with other local preservation news.

  • Historic Property Survey, Library and Archives The Trust maintains a comprehensive resource library on historic preservation topics as well as survey records on over 10,000 historic properties and districts in Lancaster County.

  • Heritage Preservation Fund Projects The Trust is currently involved in several visible historic property restoration and preservation projects. Sponsorship help is always welcome to underwrite the costs of labor and materials.

    VOLUNTEER SUPPORT

    Volunteer Opportunities at the Trust

    As a member-supported, non-profit organization, the Trust relies on dozens of dedicated volunteers each year who provide vital support in many important areas. They realize the benefits of historic preservation for their community and have helped us make a difference.

    Volunteer opportunties include:

    • Research and reference
    • Mailings
    • Data input
    • Tour Guides
    • Event planning and execution

    If you are interested in helping us in one of these areas, please call the Trust office at 291-5861.


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    Sehner-Ellicot-von Hess House - 123 North Prince Street - Lancaster, PA 17603
    Phone: 717.291.5861

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