How to Donate

VAHS relies on donations and fundraising revenue to deliver its educational programs, and to help preserve Venice's history.  Donations to VAHS may be made directly to the Society by clicking on the Donate button below, scanning the QR Code below, or by mailing a check to VAHS PO Box 995, Venice FL  34284-0995.  Please indicate on the memo line if there is a specific initiative you would like to support.

Donation Initiatives

  • Scholarships
  • Historic Plaque Program
  • Children's Educational Programs
  • School and the community outreach
  • Historic Venice Train Depot historic exhibits 
  • Historic Venice Train Depot maintenance and upgrades
  • VAHS's endowment fund, Securing the Future

Legacy Gifts

  • Consider a legacy gift to VAHS* in your estate planning
  • View the Society's corporate profile at The Giving Partner (www.thegivingpartner.org)


* Venice Area Historical Society ("VAHS") is the Doing Business As ("DBA") for the Venice Historic Preservation League, Inc. - please search for this name when donating.


We Need Your Help

Fundraising is ongoing for VAHS programming, scholarships, and the circus train car and caboose maintenance.  Donations may be made with PayPal, credit card, or debit card by clicking on the Donate button.  For more information, click here.


Venmo may also be used by scanning the QR code below.


VAHS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has registered with the State of Florida to solicit contributions.  A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN (800-435-7352) OR OUTSIDE (850-410-3800) FLORIDA.  REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” Ch 32089

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